Humidity Sensing Fans Effectively Exhaust Moisture, Prevent Mold Development

Hartford, Wis., May 1, 2009 – The ADEX (Award for Design Excellence) award-winning Ultra Silent™ Humidity Sensing fans from Broan® and NuTone® help ensure moisture is effectively exhausted at the source by automatically ridding the home of excess moisture.

"Featuring Sensaire® technology and models that are ENERGY STAR® qualified, Ultra Silent Humidity Sensing fans and fan/light/nightlights are the most effective way to control excess humidity and moisture, even in the most frequently used bathrooms," according to Patrick Nielsen, marketing manager, ventilation fans, Broan-NuTone.

According to the EPA, the key to mold control is moisture control. By installing a humidity sensing fan in the home, one can protect bathrooms from mold and mildew, which can result from excess humidity. Once there is a rapid rise in humidity within the room, the Ultra Silent Humidity fan will automatically turn on to exhaust excess moisture and turn off once the job is done – ideal for those who frequently forget to turn on the fan, turn off the fan or who leave the house before properly venting the damaging, excess humidity.

Designed for easy installation and HVI (Home Ventilating Institute) -certified for performance claims, the fans and fan/light/nightlights are UL Listed for use over bathtubs and showers when connected to a GFCI protected branch circuit. Two fan/light/nightlight models are available. The QTXE110SFLT features a 42-watt fluorescent bulb, which makes it ENERGY STAR qualified and California Title 24-compliant; this model operates at just 0.7 Sones. The QTX110SL features a standard 100-watt bulb.

Unique features of the Broan and NuTone Humidity Sensing Fan include:

• Automatic feature – once there is a rise in humidity within the room, the fan will automatically turn on to exhaust moisture and turn off once the job is done

• Sensaire technology – detects a rapid increase in humidity at the ceiling unlike humidistats which only detect simple humidity and do so in the lower part of the room
• 110 CFMs, six-inch ducting and a three-year warranty

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The ADEX award-winning Ultra Silent™ Humidity Sensing fans from Broan® and NuTone® detect a rapid increase in humidity at the ceiling, where it's most prevalent. The fans are automatic – once there is a rapid increase in humidity, the fan will automatically turn on to exhaust excess moisture and turn off once the job is done.

Broan® is a registered trademark and Ultra Silent™ is a trademark of Broan-NuTone LLC, North America's leading manufacturer and distributor of residential ventilation products including range hoods, ventilation fans, heater/fan/light combination units, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Fresh Air Systems, built-in heaters, whole-house fans, attic ventilators and trash compactors. NuTone® is a registered trademark of NuTone Inc., a subsidiary of Broan-NuTone and North America's leading manufacturer and distributor of residential built-in convenience products including door chimes, central vacuum systems, paddle fans, stereo intercom systems, home theater speakers, medicine cabinets, ironing centers and ventilation fans. Broan-NuTone is proud to be an ENERGY STAR® partner.

For more information about the full line of Broan-NuTone products, call 800-558-1711 (Broan), 888-336-3948 (NuTone), write Broan-NuTone, 926 W. State Street, Hartford, WI 53027 U.S.A. or visit www.Broan.com or www.NuTone.com.