(NAPSA)—For many home- owners, ventilation fans are a breath of fresh air when it comes to adding comfort without increasing energy costs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, exhaust fans can be used in the kitchen and bathroom to remove heat and humidity when cooking andbathing. Larger, securely installed exhaust fans can ventilate homes where an open window would be a security issue. Often, in an effort to reduce noise, homeowners will mount large exhaust fans outdoors on a wallor roof. Since noise is often a concern when deciding where to place an exhaust fan, a new line of ventilation fans may increase homeown- ers’ choices when it comes to installation and location. Described as being nearly silent, the new Broan and NuTone QT Series of ventilation fans features new designs that make a fashion statement all their own. According to Patrick Nielsen, Broan-NuTone exhaust fan product manager, homeowners who have been asking for new choices in ventilation fans may find that the new line answersthat demand. When asked what they liked least about the industry’s current offering of ventilation fans, the majority of homeowners surveyed said they were too loud. With the goal of solving this problem, Broan-NuTone went to work to produce the quietest product on the market. The QT Series is said to be one-third as loud as an energy-efficient refrigerator operating at 1.0 sones. ee y @ A new generation of ventilation fans is offering homeowners both comfort and style. “Homeowners will also like the fact that we’ve given them five new grille designs in fan, fan/light and fan/light/heater combinations to complement any decorating style. These designs range from more classic to contemporary. We’ve even designed some fans with hidden louvers,” says Nielsen. While achieving nearly silent operation, Broan-NuTone opted not to sacrifice power. In fact, according to Nielsen, “Our new housing, wheel and motor designs deliver better airflow—even in difficult installations.” In addition to power, the new line of fans is designed to be energy efficient. Both the QTXE and QTRE lines are ENERGY STAR qualified and can help homeowners save money on energy expenditures. All the ventilation fans in the series come with a three-year warranty. Several other convenient features also come standard. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.broan.com or www.nutone.com or call 800-5581711 toll free.
