Can I put a Broan Fan/heater unit in its place, wiring it to the same switch, but replacing the switch with a timer? Thanks.
2074279
I guess it would all depend on what model you're buying, dimensions and correct fire code in your area for installing fan with a heater in it?
2074280
It depends on the amperage of the fan/heater unit and how many other devices (lights or receptacles) are on that same fan circuit. If the fan is dedicated it shouldn't be an issue, especially if you have 12 gauge wiring (20amp circuit breaker). It's not likely that you'll exceed the load and trip the breaker, but if your bath outlets are on the same circuit, plus you decide to use a curling iron or blow dryer, along with heater fan and of course your lighting, you probably will overload the circuit. Also, I wouldn't install it if you only have 14 gauge wiring (15amp).
76694
Overall, it's great. I would recommend that you have have your electrician put it on a wall switch/timer and just leave the switch that's on the rack In the ON position all the time. This way you won't ever worry about remembering to turn it off.
1049912
Yes, if you have the lights and fan wired together it will delay them both. However, I had to return 2 of a total of 4 switches. They seem to be poorly made, and the timer function is very quick to fail. Just had to return them to Amazon as non-functioning and they promptly replaced them.
319792
I installed it in the same place my previous heater fan was located. Wiring was already in place. simple swap.
408353
I already had a wall switch, we just replaced the heat bulb/fan. Our switch however, is a double switch one operates the heat lights the other operates the fan. We had it installed by the Handy Man Connection. It took them about an hour.
922234
Yes. When you manually press the fan button on the switch, it will behave like a timer switch shutting off after 30 minutes.
1678248
Probably couldn't hurt if you have the room, I thought about doing the same. The fan is decent for what it is, but doesn't push all that much air. You could wire both fans to operate on the same switch. I have noticed that the fan does help the performance of the unit in hot temps. Good luck dude.
2170733
I am not sure but I think you can wire the unit as you may want. I have a separate switch for the night light. and a switch for the main light and the fan. The fan seems to be influenced by motion. I'm not sure if this is how the manufacturer designed it, but it seems to work for me. I bet you can customize it.
1771715
Yes, ours is installed to a double switch on the wall, and they operate independently. As well, there are two pull chains on the fan itself, so if you wire it directly, you can still operate the functions independently from the pull chains.
470642
First, I would ask my electrician. We have ours to control a fan, heating and light unit. The switch operates heat, bent and light in that order. It's easy enough to turn both on and off at the same time.
2016760
Unfortunately I had my electrician do the install. I can tell you that the Heater should go on the top switch, fan in the middle, and the bottom switch actually is for the Heater/Fan over head light and night lights. You push the switch left for the overhead light, middle is off, right is night light. Hope this Helps...Happy Holidays!
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Hi Tom, That's actually my current setup. I used to have 1 dimmer and 2-regular non-dimmer switches and I replaced one of the non-dimmer switches with Honeywell timer switch. As long as each switches are independent to each other, it should not be an issue. Btw, I'm not a professional electrician so this response is just based on my current home setup. - Joel
350005
Yes, as long as your fan is a 2 speed fan to begin with it's a generic speed switch. You can also wire it through a timer too.
837815
You can split the wiring - both the fan and the light unit are on plugs inside the fan box - makes it easy to take the light unit off and it seems like you could pull the fan if it ever fails for repairs
1699027
You sure could do that. Just set it to your choice of fan speed, heat setting, etc. with the outlet timer ON, leave the heater at that desired settings, timer goes OFF so does the heater and then it will come to life when the timer energizes the heater. Guess the only issue would be if your timer has the appropriate rating to operate the heater.
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I am not an electrician, but yes; in my non-expert opinion, any 3 function control switch should work. I used the Broan though and was not disappointed with the quality or look. Hope this helps. Customer, Fort Fairfield, Maine
1692521
The heater, light and exhaust fan are wired seperately in the unit. The usual approach is to buy a 3-paddle switch at Home Depot and run supply wires separately. You can also put a timer and a thermostat in series. Or, you can do what I did, which is to mount a toggle switch on the side of the housing to allow u to shut off the heater in the summer!