Brand | Panasonic |
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Color | White |
Electric fan design | Blower |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Style | 290 CFM |
Product Dimensions | 19.01"D x 15.98"W x 12.51"H |
Room Type | Bathroom |
Special Feature | energy star exhaust bath fan, energy star |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Noise Level | 290 dB |
Wattage | 64 |
Finish Type | Steel |
Air Flow Capacity | 290 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
Blade Length | 26 Inches |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Model Name | 2-Sone 390 CFM |
Control Method | App |
Blade Material | Plastic |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Part Number | FV-30VQ3 |
Item Weight | 4 pounds |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | FV-30VQ3 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 290 CFM |
Finish | Steel |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Special Features | energy star exhaust bath fan, energy star |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | ALL Parts: For period of 3 years (36 months) from the date of the original purchase. DC Motor: For period of 6 years (72 months) from the date of the original purchase. |
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Brand | Panasonic |
Color | White |
Electric fan design | Blower |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Style | 290 CFM |
Product Dimensions | 19.01"D x 15.98"W x 12.51"H |
Room Type | Bathroom |
Special Feature | energy star exhaust bath fan, energy star |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Noise Level | 290 dB |
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About this item
- Ceiling-Mounted Fan: Made with high-quality motors and blade design; wears at slower pace
- Easy-Install Fan: Detachable adaptors, secure duct ends, adjustable mounting bracket, easy wiring
- Better Air Quality Ventilation Fan: Designed with a built-in damper to prevent backdraft
- Guaranteed to Last: Panasonic ventilation fans use less energy to move larger volumes of air
- Code-Compliant Ventilation: Energy Star certified and complies with the latest codes and standards
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Noise level | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Easy to install | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Energy efficiency | — | 4.7 | 4.2 | — | 4.7 | 4.3 |
Suction power | 4.6 | — | — | 5.0 | 3.9 | — |
Sold By | Pattern Professional | Pattern Professional | Pattern Professional | SUPROCKY | LIGHTEX | Pattern Professional |
air flow capacity | 290 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute | 300 cubic feet per minute | 150 cubic feet per minute | 110 cubic feet per minute |
number of speeds | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — |
material | Alloy Steel | — | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | Metal | — |
controller type | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control | Button Control |
mounting type | Ceiling Mount | Ceiling Mount | Wall Mount | Remote Mount | Flush Mount | Ceiling Mount |
finish type | Steel | — | — | Painted | Brushed | — |
collection | — | Bathroom | Bathroom | — | Bathroom | — |
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Did you know?
In field tests conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, nearly half of all installed ventilation fans fail the required airflow standards outlined in ASHRAE 62.2 (the recognized standard for ventilation and indoor air quality), despite their advertised CFM.
Rely on a higher power
For a healthy home and healthy living, clean indoor air is essential.
Panasonic is reinventing venting with superior ventilation power that quickly removes contaminated air and moisture from your home. When you install a Panasonic ventilation fan you always get the promised CFM power rating as listed on the box.
Understanding the importance of power rating:
- To move unhealthy air and moisture out of the home effectively, high-powered ventilation is essential. Panasonic fans deliver greater air-moving power as tested and verified in real-world settings.
- Panasonic fans are engineered to perform beyond the minimum 0.1" and 0.25" static pressure benchmarks, despite complicated duct runs
- Our ECM-motored fans provide powerful CFM output and overcome static pressure at the 0.375" level more common on typical installations.
Powerfully Quiet
Panasonic ventilation fans deliver the highest power rating to remove air impurities from your home while operating at whisper-quiet audio levels so low you’ll barely know it’s on.
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ASIN | B00013BMP8 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #42,345 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #111 in Household Ventilation Fans |
Date First Available | May 8, 2008 |
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Panasonic ventilation ceiling exhaust fans produce maximum airflow and remove air impurities while operating at whisper-quiet noise levels.
The Panasonic WhisperCeiling Spot Ventilation Fan comes from a line of time-tested, customer-approved and energy-efficient ventilation fans that are both quiet and powerful. Ideal for light commercial applications, it incorporates a 6” duct adapter, fits in 2x8 construction and can be used to comply with the latest codes and standards. This Panasonic fan is equipped with a thermal-cutoff fuse and a built-in damper to prevent backdraft and outside air from coming through the fan. WhisperCeiling exhaust fans feature an enclosed condenser AC motor and a double-tapered blower wheel to quietly move air at twice the static pressure as the industry standard. The double hanger-bar system, expandable up to 24”, is ideal for positioning the fan exactly where you want it. This WhisperCeiling fan is designed for user-friendly installation with detachable adaptors, firmly secured duct ends, an adjustable mounting bracket (up to 26”), fan/motor units that detach easily from the housing and uncomplicated wiring. Designed to give you continuous, trouble-free operation, this fan is made with high-quality components and permanently lubricated motors that wear at a slower pace. Panasonic fans use less energy to move larger volumes of air for less overheating and motor failure, ensuring a longer-lasting fan than other ventilation options. This fan is UL listed for tub/shower enclosure (install on a GFCI-protected circuit). It is Energy Star certified and complies with ASHRAE 62.2, LEED, IAP, EarthCraft, California Title 24 and WA Ventilation Code.
Achieve quality air and energy efficiency with whisper-quiet sound levels for your spaces with the Panasonic WhisperCeiling Spot Ventilation Fan.
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The Panasonic FV-30VQ3 WhisperCeiling 290 CFM fan features a totally enclosed condenser motor and a double-tapered, dolphin shaped bladed blower wheel to quietly move air. A small wheel turning very fast will create more noise than a large wheel turning more slowly for a given airflow. Panasonic fans use a wide blower wheel that move a large amount of air at reduced RPMs, so they are quiet enough that you might not even know they're on. With a 2.0 sone level and rated 290 cubic feet per minute, this fan is designed to give you continuous, trouble-free operation for many years due to its high-quality components and permanently lubricated motors which wear at a slower pace. We designed the electrical configuration of this model's condenser motor to allow it to operate at lower temperatures, increasing the life of the motor and bearings. And, the fan housing is made of heavy-gauge zinc galvanized steel and painted to protect it from rust. This Energy Star qualified fan has a built-in damper to prevent back draft, which helps to prevent outside air from coming through the fan. The Panasonic FV-30VQ3 WhisperCeiling 290 CFM Ceiling Mounted Fan is covered by a manufacturer warranty for period of three years from the date of the original purchase and is sold one item per package.
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Customers like the smell, air movement, and noise of the electric fan. They mention that it takes out all the humidity and smells from a bathroom quickly, reduces odor, and evaporates shower steam so quickly. They are also satisfied with value, performance, and quality. However, some customers have different opinions on ease of installation.
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Customers like the noise level of the fan. For example, they mention it's slightly quieter than the fan it replaced and may in fact be much quieter. Some customers also say that the sound is much lower than what is generated by their range.
"...For comparison, the sound is much lower than what is generated by my range hood, and I only need to run it at its highest setting to quickly remove..." Read more
"...for use in Kitchen but I use it anyway simply because of the noise it generates, easy installation and overall cost...." Read more
"Strong and quiet" Read more
"Put that in the master bathroom. It is by far not as quiet as the smaller whisper fit units etc...however it is ok when taking a shower and moves..." Read more
Customers like the air movement of the electric fan. They mention that it moves a ton of air, has a powerful exhaust air flow, and is relatively quiet. Some say that the air draw is also very very good, and that it is the best fan they can buy.
"...It sucks the air out very well..it is a smaller/mid size bathroom and the door is harder to open and you can feel the air flowing under the door...." Read more
"...Wow, the power on this fan was outstanding and it was so quiet for having so much power!!!!! Exactly what we wanted!!! PLEASE READ ON:..." Read more
"This fan is great! It moves a great amount of air and I can feel the draft on my legs...." Read more
"This fan moves a lot of air...and that's great. That's why I bought it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the fan. They mention that it works well, is quiet, and powerful enough to work like their old hood. Some say that it draws out humidity quickly, but others say that the fan works more slowly. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this fan.
"...After 35 years, she might reluctantly acknowledge I was lucky that it works well...." Read more
"...It does a very nice job at getting rid of the moist air. It is not very quiet...but it is on a timer and you cant hear it in the next room...." Read more
"...Works great! Not too loud at all. Quieter than the original fan. Highly recommend...." Read more
"Works well. Recommended" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electric fan. They mention that it is well-made, well-designed, and comes with heavy-duty hardware. They also say that it's an excellent product and that it comes with great service.
"...The quality of that fan is so good/quiet that there was no question in my mind what brand to buy when I needed another one...." Read more
"Strong and quiet" Read more
"...No flimsy metal parts and pieces, no cheap connectors and wiring. The interior turbine was plastic, but very sturdy with no wiggles or shakes...." Read more
"...First of all, the fan is very high quality and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for serious CFM...." Read more
Customers like the fog of the electric fan. They mention that it works well, draws out humidity quickly, and effectively. They like the fact that there is no condensation on any surface outside of the shower area, and that their bathroom mirrors do not even fog up anymore. The fan is powerful and was relatively easy to install, and it does a great job at pulling the warm moist air out of the room after a shower. It vents perfectly and amazingly, and there is now no more hot bedroom after showers.
"...Now my mirrors don't even fog. Didn't want to replace 4 inch exhaust pipe so used a tapered 6in to 4in adapter from Lowes and some foil tape...." Read more
"...No more steamy bathroom (160sq ft) and no more hot bedroom after showers (from the steam going from the bathroom to the shower)...." Read more
"...I can’t say enough about how well this works to evacuate the moisture from this small bath and how quietly it does it...." Read more
"...No more dripping walls, no more high humidity, no more leaving the fan on for hours to try to suck some of the humidity out...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the fan. They say it's well worth the price and a powerful fan for the price.
"...simply because of the noise it generates, easy installation and overall cost...." Read more
"...Worth the money, for sure." Read more
"...All in all a great fan and good value." Read more
"...I will buy this fan from now on. It's worth every penny." Read more
Customers like the smell of the fan. They mention that it removes all the humidity and smells from a bathroom quickly, reduces odor, and gets the smoke out of their garage. It will evacuate any bad air and keeps the air fresh. Some customers also mention that the fan is quiet and their bathroom mold problem is gone.
"...Even at lower settings, it does an excellent job of removing steam and smoke from the area...." Read more
"...It does create a draft in such a small room but it keeps the air fresh so it's worth it.*..." Read more
"...I am happy to have no bad smells, but am now looking for an appropriate means to provide "background noise" for guests wishing to use the..." Read more
"First off, this fan is powerful! Sucks all the humidity out of the bathroom, mirrors never fog, and best of all it's super quiet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that it wasn't too hard, went in with no problems, and the wiring is simple. However, others say that the instructions are a little vague, and that it's not recommended for installation in existing construction.
"...Building it is easy. Dimensions are included in the instructions...." Read more
"...I gave it 3 stars for the amount of effort needed to install it...." Read more
"...but I use it anyway simply because of the noise it generates, easy installation and overall cost...." Read more
"Great product. Pain to install in existing construction. Worth it. Replaced the 80 cfm exhaust fan the builder put in with this 290 cfm fan...." Read more
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Assuming you are installing the 290 fan between ceiling joists, you will need to construct a mounting bracket (frame) out of 2x4's. Building it is easy. Dimensions are included in the instructions. Note that the frame dimensions indicated are "interior" or opening dimensions needed to place the fan housing through, and you will need to increase the size of some the 2x4 cuts by 3 inches to account for the thickness of the 2x4's. I can hear the carpenters out there saying "duh," but if you are like me, this detail may save you some time. ;-)
You need nothing more than a hand saw, cordless screwdriver, tape measure, an 8 ft -2x4, and about 16 - 2 ½ inch wood screws to build the frame and attach it to your joists. Once constructed, you secure the frame to your ceiling joists with the same wood screws, insert the fan into the frame opening and secure it by screwing the flanges on the fan housing to the constructed fame. I used 1¼ inch multipurpose drywall screws to attach the flanges in fan housing to the wood frame. Once that's completed, all that remains is connecting the electric supply and duct to the fan.
The fan is designed to feed a 6-inch duct. I had an existing 4-inch duct to tie to and had to purchase a 6 to 4 inch adaptor/reducer that I attached directly to the fan housing with aluminum sealing tape. I also recommend using the tape to seal any small gaps between the ceiling sheetrock and fan housing flanges. This will prevent the fan from drawing any air from above your ceiling - just a detail - not a big deal. If you have some flexible batt insulation available, I'd also suggest wrapping a piece of it around the connection of the fan with the duct. It may help reduce some of the fan noise when running it at the highest speed.
Now to the fan. This unit is my second Panasonic fan purchase. The first was a lower CFM unit for a bathroom renovation I did earlier this year. The quality of that fan is so good/quiet that there was no question in my mind what brand to buy when I needed another one. I'm going to soon replace an old and almost worthless fan in a second bath I have with the same model.
As a side note, I am not inclined to give praise to ceiling fans one way or the other. However, the bathroom fan runs automatically when it senses movement, or when the humidity gets too high, keeping the area, including grout and caulking, clean and mold-free. I'm not a mold freak. The crap I deal with periodically makes mold relatively insignificant in my mind. However, cleaning grout lines or replacing discolored caulking is an annoying waste of time, in my opinion.
I'm using the 290 CFM fan to ventilate my kitchen. Due to wiring and plumbing runs in the wall adjacent to the stove, the range hood does not ventilate to the outside and only circulates air through a charcoal filter. It generates more noise than benefit. The primary issue I am addressing with this fan is dealing with smoke from the broiler that will occasionally set multiple fire detectors off.
My kitchen is 10 x 12, and I installed the fan approximately 5 feet from the range top (not directly over it) to reduce the potential of vaporized grease getting into the unit. A four-speed wall switch controls the ceiling fan. Even at lower settings, it does an excellent job of removing steam and smoke from the area.
Regarding noise, at the two lowest speeds, you can not hear the unit. The switch controlling it has LED setting indicators. Otherwise, I would not easily know when the fan was operating. On the third-highest setting, you can barely hear it. At full speed, you can hear the fan and some light rattling noise, which I would guess is caused by pushing a high volume of air through the reducer into the 4-inch duct. For comparison, the sound is much lower than what is generated by my range hood, and I only need to run it at its highest setting to quickly remove more substantial volumes of smoke. Otherwise, the lower settings are more than adequate.
Overall, I'm happy with the purchase. My wife was opposed to installing this fan because she did not like the idea of introducing the fan's vent cover into the middle of the kitchen ceiling. The vent cover is slightly creme-colored, so I spray painted it out to match the bright-white ceiling color. That, combined with the fan's silence and convenience, converted her. However, that's not implying that she thinks I was right, much less smart, in pushing the fan installation. After 35 years, she might reluctantly acknowledge I was lucky that it works well. Like most guys, I work around the house in quiet obscurity and derive sufficient reward when my effort delivers the results I had planned.
As I have it installed by the contractor, I can't say how easy/hard it is to do that. But I can say this:
- Ordering and shipping was a breeze. The fan got here in 3-5 business day as well packed.
- This fan has a damper built it - so no reverse air flow through the fan when it is not in use (critical point for me as it uses the vent from Bathroom!!)
- Vent pipe from the fan is 6" but Y-join it to a standard 4" to avoid tearing down ceiling to rerun the vent duct. My kitchen is 14'L x 12'W x 9'H with openings to two living rooms (each slightly larger than kitchen).
When turned on - it generates some hissing fan noise but not so loud at all. When I sit and watch TV in the living room, I cannot hear that vent fan at all. I am most impressed with the ability to vent the air out (remember it is hampered by a 6-to-4 in. vent duct). We cook a lot of strong aroma food (Thai, Chinese, Italian, American, ...) and with this fan, we no longer suffocated with the aroma. I normally turn it ON when we start cooking then another 15-20 min. after we are done - and the whole kitchen and living rooms are aroma free. Besides, when we just turn it on for 30 min. during the day, it does refresh the whole down stair quite well - I guess 320 CFM is a lot of air circulation (again even with the 6-to-4 in vent duct)
I am very happy with this decision.
Note:
In my personal view, install a real kitchen vent over the stove is an over kill because
- They require at least $1,700 in total cost including installation and redo all the vent pipe, modifying cabinetry, redo drywall (in my case)
- They all generate a deafening noise when turn on (no matter which brand)
Panasonic says in the manual that this model is not meant for use in Kitchen but I use it anyway simply because of the noise it generates, easy installation and overall cost. Even if it will die in 3-5 years from oil clogging up in the motor, I'll just replace it with a brand new one and boldly move on with this approach.
Update 3 weeks after Installation
I think the noise is mostly wind noise and not any mechanical noise. It sucks the air out very well..it is a smaller/mid size bathroom and the door is harder to open and you can feel the air flowing under the door. It does a very nice job at getting rid of the moist air. It is not very quiet...but it is on a timer and you cant hear it in the next room. Probably quieter than most builder's grade fans anyway. I think the spec says it is around 2 sons. So we turn it on when done with the shower/bath to avoid noise and cold air draft and it turns itself off with the timer. Works well.