Air King BFQ75 ENERGY STAR® Qualified SNAP-IN Exhaust Fan, 70 CFM

I'm remodeling 3-bathrooms. This replacement fan is excellent quality and installs easily. A ceiling 'STUD' is required for the Good Bracket to be Mounted to. Use the recommended '4' screws. Good Instructions. The fan motor is very quiet. I hooked electrical as per easy directions [always turn off BREAKER first] and installed a Countdown Timer Wall switch too. Simply works great ! High Quality Product.

The fan is quiet and dropped-into the bathroom slot very easily. It moves the required air and seems to be working efficiently.

At first, after reading the installation instructions, I thought now I see what all the other reviewers are talking about. It didn't seem like mounting it the way the instructions said could possibly work. I thought I would follow the instructions and find out. I had to cut the opening in the ceiling slightly larger from the 20 year old fan I was replacing. I cut the opening the size of the fan housing being a nice close fit. After screwing the mounting bracket to the ceiling joist, I inserted the exhaust port on the fan up over the ceiling and the fan slid up into the bracket and snapped into place. It works if you just follow the instructions! An added plus is the reasonable price and how very quiet this fan is. My wife commented that she hardly noticed it being on the first time she used it, and after showering on a cold night, there wasn't any steam in the bathroom or moisture on the mirror. My old fan was 80 cfm and this one is 70 cfm but it does a far better job than the old one with less than half the noise. I just hope it will last a very long time.

Quality construction. Quiet. Bright light. Not difficult to install

I am writing this review with the understanding that my circumstances would probably be different from others. I replaced an old fan (which happened to be over the toilet). It was necessary to enlarge the opening. That was not a problem. There are two issues that I have with this unit. The clip that holds the fan was very difficult to secure because it would hold the actual unit at an angle. I had to shim the top part of the clip in order to hold the unit more level. This was not a problem with my previous fan so I am guessing that it is an issue with the clip itself and not the bottom of the truss. Once I was able to get the clip situated to work properly, I had to install the fan while in the attic by sliding it into the clip and having someone underneath maneuver it to fit properly. It would be almost impossible (imo) to install the fan through the ceiling without making the opening overly large. The vent attachment clips on the fan extends a few inches past the main fan housing. So, you would have to make one part of your opening larger. You would not have nice square sides.So, having to do much of the work in the attic gets very difficult, to say the least. The design is not the best but it works and is quiet. I have seen better designs and will definitely spend more money on a better unit next time.

Very reluctant to purchase due to the other reviews I read, but I took a chance because it was reasonably priced compared to Home Depot or Lowe's. I used this fan for an existing structure install. I didn't think the instructions were too hard to follow, I just had to read them two or three times to ensure I wasn't screwing up! I used this as a hot air exhaust in my A/V closet and it works like a champ. I wired the fan up with a piece of 5 ft. romex wire before starting install. Easy install instructions (for myself anyway!):1. Place fan up against joist and mark around fan housing.2. Cut sheet rock a little smaller than the mark3. Trim away a little sheet rock at a time to make sure you get a tight fit4. Place metal bracket against joist and flush bottom with finished ceiling.5. Nail bracket to wood6. Remove plastic duct and snap plastic housing into metal bracket (I had to cut out a small slot for exhaust duct area in order to snap in place)7. Install cover when finished.I hope this helps!

I bought this for my handyman to install in our main bath. It was fairly easy for him to install - he had all the parts he needed. I was completely surprised at how quiet the fan was. In the winter it's too cold for us to keep the window open during nighttime showers, and we needed ventilation to keep mold from growing on the bathroom ceiling. This fan is strong enough to keep the fog off the mirrors for quick showers. For longer showers I just make sure to keep the fan running for a little white after the shower is done to help clear the air. I love that it's Energy Star rated too.

The item I received and the subsequent replacement both had the same issue. The fan would not spin freely due to the blades rubbing against the fan box. It appears that the bracket holding the fan motor is bent incorrectly, causing the fan to be misaligned in relation to the box. I called Air King customer service and was told there is no known issue with the product. They offered to send me a new motor and bracket but I decided to return the item to Amazon instead.It is kind of a shame since the price is good and I did not have too much trouble installing it. Other reviewers have complained about difficulty in installation but I was able to maneuver the unit into an existing ceiling opening without removing the duct collar or widening the opening excessively. Due to the issue stated, the fan would not spin at all when switched on.If you decide to purchase this unit, I suggest you make sure that the fan blades spin freely before installation.