Broan-Nutone 682 Duct-Free Ventilation Fan, White Square Ceiling or Wall Exhaust Fan with Plastic Grille

Delivered on time. So far works well however is smaller than appears and is a bit noisy.

I needed this fan for a bathroom that had a shallow ceiling and needed a duct free ventilation. It was exactly as stated on the add. The installation was simple. The noise level is very low and the suction quality is great.

Pros: light, compact. Easy install and hookup Cons: Flimsy material. Cheap filter. Some planning needed if install is not in new construction I purchased this item because it is one of two ductless bathroom fans that I could find on the market (the other is from Broan's NuTone line) and I needed to replace an existing 1960s fan that was never vented out . It seemed to be shipped in good condition. The product is pretty basic - fan, grille,and hardware. it says that a 7 1/4"x7 1/4" rough-in is required for install, but truthfully I needed a much bigger access hole to complete the installation. You will also need about 4" of height. A metal bracket is located and nailed into the ceiling joist. The fan housing is then snapped into the bracket. Position the bracket properly to allow for ceiling drywall thickness and electrical conduit access because the fan housing is not sturdy enough for multiple installs. Electrical access is via one of two punch outs- one in top corner of fan housing and one on side of housing. Take time to think how you will route the electric because I don't recommend knocking out both punch outs as this seemed to weaken the flimsy sheet metal fan housing and allow for distortion. This product doesn't have a light so wiring it up was a breeze (in my case a separate light fixture and this fan are ran from the same switch). I believe this fan works by recirculating air through a filter. The filters are supposed to last 60-90 days and can be ordered from the manufacturer. The filter is very thin on a very flimsy frame and is held in by a clip. The filter fit pretty snug and was in place when the fan was delivered, but after I popped out the punch outs and mounted the fan housing to my ceiling joist, it no longer fit and I had to bend the filter to get it in place (hence my previous comments on flimsiness). This fan is not meant to remove moisture from the air so DO NOT USE in full baths with tub/shower. I think ideal use is in a half bath/powder room in a part of the house with good ventilation. This fan is quieter than other fans I have used in the past, but still loud enough to mask the sounds of nature. Time will tell how long before the filters need to be switched out but since I am expecting low activity and minimal bomb droppage, I am targeting six months or more before changing. Note: the NuTone 682NT looks to be the exact same thing as the 682, but cost almost twice as much. Perhaps it is constructed from better materials or the grille is nicer.

The original came with a missing piece and it was easy to return and obtain new unit. The unit was easy to install since no duct work involved. Worked like a charm, quiet and does the job well. Caution use work gloves when handling the metal, the edges are sharp.

Shame on Broan for selling this. Great idea, horrible execution. The idea is to circulate air in to the exhaust fan and out through the carbon filter. The way this one is manufactured, there is no way it is filtering even 10% of the air in a half bath. I have attached photos and circled all areas where air will blow out, rather than blow through the filter. Obviosuly, air will take the path of least resistance. One of the spots circled is the bent edge of the box. The "filter" is a joke too. The size of a credit card thickness and nearly see through. I considered sealing the box with aluminum tape, but after looking over the design I am returning it. The intake fan and exhaust are immediately next to each other. This means any air that blows out will immediately be sucked back in. This is why I believe the whole system is a joke on the consumer and they have cornered the market being the only manufacturer to sell a "ductless" system. Or, have they? Since I was putting this in a 2x4 wall, I started brainstorming what I could do. I ended up buying the following: Shallow mount exhaust fan with 3" duct. A sheet of carbon filter. An HVAC vent. 3" ducting. I installed the exhaust fan and ducted it to the HVAC vent, all in the same wall. I put the carbon filter sheet(cut to vent size) behind the hvac vent. I also replaced the exhaust fan cover with an LED light cover. Now, the air is actually being filtered. To be clear, this type of exhaust fan is for filtering odors only. Do not use in a full bath that has humidity.

Didn't want to spend alot of effort on this install so my bathroom light happened to be on the wall over the sink and on a stud. I cut a 7.5 inch square in the wall dryrock with one side on the stud higher than the light. Put a wire pigtail on exhaust fan and threaded it through the existing hole for the light. Attached fan box (drilled three holes in it) directly to the stud. Didn't need use that bracket that came with it. I think it would need larger opening in drywall to be able to slide box into bracket. That would be more work for those installing in existing room with finished drywall like I have. Put light back on and good to go! NO PATCHING OR PAINTING REQUIRED. I put a Febreeze car air freshener in it for better odor control.

Please arrange to replace the item because doesn’t working. Is it suitable for the electricity system in the UAE?

easy installation, just fed additional wire to existing light socket. Not super noisy, does the trick when no vent is available.

Facile à installer et fonctionne très bien 👍

C est une solution idéal pour une petite salle d'eau sans avoir percer le mur pour faire un conduit vers extérieur.

I hope the fan works better then the way this needs to be installed. Maybe it is me ? But as i see it the opening needs to be 7.25" square. You need to attach the mounting bracket to a stud, easy enough so far. Now the front edge of the fan needs to hook under a lip on said bracket and it suppose to be able to be pushed into the opening. Being 3 3/4" deep i do not see this happening. Now if indeed it does swing in and it snaps into place, they is NO way to ever remove it again as you need to pry the bracket away from the back clips. I say shame on the manufacturer for a mounting design such as this. I will find another way to mount ONCE I FIRE THS UP TO BE SURE AT LEAST THE MOTOR TURNS ! Broan should know better for the number of years they have been around.