Reduce humidity and odors in any room with this 8-inch through wall ventilation fan from Broan (model 509). It's ideal for eliminating cooking fumes from kitchens and humidity from laundry rooms as well as for use in workshops and rec rooms. The 509S includes an on/off rotary switch — no wall switch to wire. It also features an efficient operation with a durable polymeric fan blade and permanently lubricated, thermally protected motor, moving air at 180 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and producing a 6.5-sone level of sound.
Great for use in laundry rooms, workshops, rec rooms, and kitchens (view larger).
This fan has a white polymeric grille that can be painted to match your home decor, and its rugged steel housing also has an electrically-bonded epoxy paint finish that can be painted to match the outdoor style of your home. For use with 8-inch round ducts, the housing adjusts to fit walls from 4-1/2 to 9-1/2 inches thick, and it features a backdraft damper. An aluminum filter is sold separately.
Considerations When Choosing a Home Ventilation System
Homes are now built much more efficiently than they once were, making them far less costly to heat and air condition. That said, having proper ventilation throughout the home is now imperative in order to provide a safe and comfortable living environment. Broan ventilation fans provide the best solutions to ensure that contaminants are constantly removed from the indoors.
Eliminating excess moisture keeps your home dry and comfortable and can help avoid mold and mildew. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) "outgas" from construction materials such as plywood, carpet, fabric, paint, adhesive, insulation, and ot
