Product Description

Quickly create a warm, comfortable temperature in the bathroom with help from this Broan 161 single-bulb heater. The unit heats up quickly for instant relief from the chill, and its room-specific heat distribution means energy-efficient warmth--no need to adjust the central thermostat and heat up the whole house when getting ready for work in the morning. With its compact steel housing, the unit installs easily into the ceiling (though it shouldn't be placed directly over a tub or shower); its adjustable mounting brackets provide keyhole slots that span up to 24 inches. The single-bulb heater uses a 250-watt BR40-size infrared bulb (not included), and requires a Broan model 69W or 69V two-function control (sold separately) for operation. UL listed for 75-degree-C wiring (retrofits), the bulb heater measures approximately 8-3/8 inches long by 8-1/8 inches wide by 6 inches high and features a white exterior for a clean look that will nicely accommodate almost any decor.

From its humble beginnings in the 1930s, starting with one man's kitchen fan and another's melodious door chime, two companies emerged and subsequently joined forces to create one powerhouse company, Broan-NuTone--headquartered in Wisconsin and serving a global market. As North America's leading producer of residential ventilation products, Broan-NuTone provides high-quality range hoods, ventilation fans, and indoor air-quality products. The company's collection also includes chimes, central vacuums, intercom systems, medicine cabinets, built-in electric heaters, whole-house fans, attic ventilators, paddle fans, ironing centers, trash compactors, and speakers. Even more, Broan-NuTone manufactures private-label products for GE, Sears, Whirlpool, and other appliance leaders. Their revolutionary products continue to offer value, reliability, and exceptional convenience for homeowners.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6016 in Lighting
• Color: White
• Brand: Broan
• Model: 161
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.70" h x 10.25" w x 10.25" l, 5.00 pounds

Features

• Single-bulb bathroom heater for instant energy-efficient warmth
• Adjustable mounting brackets with keyhole slots that span up to 24 inches
• Compact steel housing; uses a 250-watt BR40-size infrared bulb (not included)
• Requires Broan model 69W or 69V 2-function control (sold separately)
• Measures approximately 8-3/8 inches long by 8-1/8 inches wide by 6 inches high

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Take the chill away.
By Luister
Because the heat lamp concept is not common in bathrooms, and most of the reviews were a bit vague, I was ambivalent about the purchase. After installing and using one, here is what I know.

The bathroom is of typical size; 7 by 9 feet including the shower, and an 8 foot ceiling. If your ceilings are high, you will not want this product. You immediately feel the difference in warmth from waist to head height. You will want the lamp positioned over your chilliest spot. The heat diminishes quickly stepping side to side. It will not heat your bathroom. It is not meant to be installed in the shower, or over a tub.

Like ceiling fans, the installation is not easy, especially with low pitch roofs. Crawling around in an attic, avoiding falling between the joists, is never fun. This is not an insulated enclosure, so you will have to make provisions to hold the insulation back 3 inches. As always, installing it in new construction is far easier. If you are remo deling the room, this is the time to get one.

Install a timer switch with it. At 250 watts, you will not want to forget to turn this off. I have not touched the inner enclosure to see how hot it gets, and I am not willing to test its limits. Use it when you are there, and then TURN IT OFF.

My two regrets; first, that I was not able to install it in front of the shower. That would be ideal. Second, that I did not go with the two bulb version. I believe the difference would be significant. This is not like walking into a toasty room. The effect of the bulb is immediate, and localized. Plan accordingly.

FYI: a decision will have to be made as to what version of bulb to get. According to Osram Sylvania, the red, clear, and frosted bulbs, create the same amount of heat. However, the clear and frosted bulbs put out considerably more lumens of visible light than the red. Red is often chosen to remind people that the lamp is on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
On time and works as expected
By Waldemar Piccolo Jr.
Product arrived on time and use was flawless works as supposed to, not very fancy but fulfill the requirements: warm the bathroom.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Don't Buy if You Have Insulation
By Ernie
We were unable to use the heater once we read the installation instructions. It can not be put into any ceilings with insulation. You have to purchase the fan with the blower attached, and we don't want a blower attached, because we spent a lot of money on a super quiet fan for our bathroom, and did not want to add a noisy blower. We wanted to return it, but the shipping charges to return the product were more than $30, so we are stuck with it.