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Panasonic FV 05VQ5 WhisperCeiling 50 CFM Ceiling Mounted Fan White
Last Updated: September 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Review Analysis - 346 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
117fan, whisper, moves, hear, quieter
+97%
-3%
" ... Very quite fan can barely hear it when running. ... "
" ... Love that this fan is so quiet i can hardly hear it. ... "
" ... Quiet and efficient, a great unit. ... "
" ... This one is audible, but still extremely quiet. ... "
" ... I bought this because it was rated as being quiet but I was blown away by how quiet. ... "
" ... I purchased 2 of these, and they are so quiet. ... "
" ... Tons of power and really quiet ... "
" ... Quiet, quiet, quiet. ... It’s so quiet compared to my old $40 fan there is no comparison. ... "
Setup
56easy to install, install, instructions, quiet, installed
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Fairly easy install. ... "
" ... The install was a little bit tricky because this is for new construction but we got it in and got it sorted out. ... "
" ... I am pretty good at following instructions and more importantly, at understanding them. ... "
" ... Once done, it installed. ... "
" ... However, the installation is a bit time consuming and complicated. ... Panasonic should improve to simplify the installation. ... "
" ... Took about 3 hours to install (with attic access). ... "
" ... It is effective and was pretty easy to install. ... "
Capacity
35bath, sq, small bathroom, remodeling, remodel
+94%
-6%
" ... Installed this during a guest bathroom remodel. ... "
" ... I have high expectations of the performance of these once we move into the house. ... "
" ... Blow strong at exhaust end of duct, which not meant noisy at bathroom, it is whisper quiet and could not know when I turn on shower. ... "
" ... bought a second one for another bathroom. ... "
" ... Previously I had a well known brand of fan I bought from a big box store locally I had used in our old house and loved those fans. ... This thing is just as much a beast as those, it is huge, so if you replace a crappy builder installed fan in your house, you will need to make a larger opening in the ceiling, and may have to use an adapter for the exhaust tube. ... "
" ... Installed one in the kitchen and one in the bath. ... "
" ... It really does the job in eliminating steam and smells in our bathroom. ... "
" ... This fan was installed in a bathroom. ... "
Ease of Use
29easy, quiet, install, difficult, super
+93%
-7%
" ... Great fan my husband said it was really easy to install and it's really quite. ... "
" ... It's really quiet and sometimes easy to forget it is on. ... "
" ... Easy to install (I'm no Bob Villa) and in spite of being very quiet they are still strong enough to keep the mirror from fogging up during my teenagers steam baths. ... "
" ... Easy to do yourself. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Fairly easy install. ... "
" ... It was easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Overall performance
24job, speed, fan, performance, super quiet
+96%
-4%
" ... Very quite, does a great job. ... "
" ... The product performance is excellent. ... "
" ... Runs VERY quiet and made a nice difference. ... "
" ... Very quiet, very pleased with this fan. ... "
" ... The startup is smooth. ... "
" ... Works well, very quiet. ... "
" ... Super quiet, works great ... "
" ... But, my review here is for the performance ... "
Fit
17joist, flange, bends, screws, mounting
+65%
-35%
" ... My husband who is relatively fit and was 64 at the time, installed these himself. ... "
" ... I thought I had made a mistake installing or the vent line was possibly plugged up somewhere . ... "
" ... As a contractor, I don't use any other brand of vent fan solely because they are the best. ... "
" ... I cut the larger hole in the drywall ceiling as per the instructions and thought I would put the fan through the hole and secure it from below. ... "
" ... Definitely was not an easy after-finish install, but I also had a vent stack in the way to deal with that made things additionally difficult. ... "
" ... There is a section on how to properly vent it, but it is easy to miss it before you install it. ... "
" ... Note that it is important to vent properly to the outside. ... "
" ... This fits the bill. ... "
Product Reliability
16installed, fan, years ago, working, 4 years
+75%
-25%
" ... Still works great after 7 years. ... "
" ... Excellent product, bought 4 years ago, quite ... "
" ... I'll update after I install the unit. ... "
" ... I had it for 2 years and it is still performing well. ... "
" ... I have been installing these for years with no callbacks! ... "
" ... It was installed 4 years ago and still works great. ... "
" ... After 4 years of ownership, I've finally decided to review this fan. ... "
" ... Anyways great product, only have had it 2 years, no issues with it. ... "
Volume
15fan, quiet, louder, hear, bathroom
+40%
-60%
" ... It has a few seconds delay when you turn it on but after that you can hear it loud and clear when set to 110CFM. ... "
" ... We bought two of these, one is perfect and the other is super loud. ... "
" ... purchased this unit for job and customer is unhappy since it is extremely loud. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money on an annoying loud fan that nobody wants to turn on. ... "
" ... It was LOUD and barely moved any air. ... "
" ... I hate a loud fan, especially when it doesn't move any air. ... "
Water Resistance
12bathroom, mirror, moisture, water, steam
+67%
-33%
" ... Works great outside our steam shower. ... "
" ... No more foggy mirror after taking a shower, as this thing can vent enough air you won't get that build up. ... "
" ... When it is on, it sounds like sink water running TWO stories above you. ... "
" ... I am still remodeling the bathroom so I have yet to see ho well it siphons moisture out of the bathroom during showering. ... "
" ... There is no moisture on the walls or ceiling even after a super hot shower or long hot bath. ... "
" ... When taking a shower you may feel some coolness in the shower due to the very strong air-flow pull that occurs when the fan is on however that is a very small issue when there are so many positives. ... "
" ... So quiet you can't hear it at all over the sound of running shower water. ... "
" ... Does a great job of venting all the moisture from a shower out of the bathroom. ... "
For Running
9quiet, hear it running, tell, forget, fan
+100%
" ... Ample air movement and really quiet to where I sometimes forget its' still running. ... "
" ... Very quite fan can barely hear it when running. ... "
" ... So quiet you can't hear it running. ... "
" ... You can barely tell they are running. ... "
" ... This unit is so quiet you may forget it's running. ... "
" ... When you first turn it on, you can't tell it is running for about 15-30 seconds, so don't freak out! ... "
" ... I installed 3 of these in my house and they are SO quiet you wont know they are running. ... "
" ... Can't hardly hear them running ... "
Cleaning
9bathroom, removing, moisture, clears, clean
+89%
-11%
" ... These do need to be cleaned about once/year as basic maintenance. ... "
" ... Very quiet and effective at removing moisture and circulating air. ... "
" ... leaves the mirror completely covered from steam! ... "
" ... Moves air well, super quiet compared to the broan vacuum that was there before. ... "
" ... This exhaust fan is ultra quiet and does a fantastic job of removing steam from our bathroom. ... "
" ... I had to disassemble it to insert into a clean ceiling cut out. ... "
" ... A bit oversized for my 10 x 7 bathroom (a 50 CFM would do) but it clears all odors and removes excess moisture. ... "
" ... Just as every other reviewer has said, this fan clears out all of the steam from the bathroom, no more foggy mirrors or wet walls! ... "
Build Quality
9design, construction, bends, housing, flange
+56%
-44%
" ... It seriously well designed and constructed. ... "
" ... There is clear design change in the fan and the housing I had to completely remove the older one. ... "
" ... I installed this one and connected it to a 6" flexible insulated duct and it works beautifully to ventilate the bathroom. ... "
" ... Superficially I have to agree, build quality is excellent. ... Nice materials, well thought out design. ... "
Price
7price, money, good, extra, cost
+100%
" ... Cost about $3. ... "
" ... Worth the extra money!!! ... "
" ... I have used this brand in the past and can tell you it is well worth the money. ... "
" ... Best bang for the buck . ... "
" ... Great quality for the price. ... "
Features
7timer switch, timer, fan, switch, t51
+100%
" ... Installed the fan with a extra light (when the fan is on the light is on) and a timer switch. ... "
" ... Are there cheaper options out there? ... "
" ... Place a timer on it and it’s even better. ... "
" ... The fan is pretty quiet and I installed it on a timer. ... "
" ... That's why having it on a timer is a good idea -- you don't have to remember to turn it off. ... "
" ... Very quite, I would consider having a light on the switch to let you know it is on. ... "
Call quality
7louder, fan, whisper, panasonic, calling
+71%
-29%
" ... But even though you cant hear it, it does the work you can feel it. ... "
" ... So if it is switched, guests come over and flip the switch and get confused when they don't hear anything right away. ... "
" ... It is very powerful, and you can barely hear it. ... "
" ... You can hear it but it's perfect for my needs. ... "
" ... Calling this fan "Whisper" is no joke. ... "
Design
7fan, like, well, stylish, quiet
+86%
-14%
" ... Looks great too. ... "
" ... Quiet and stylish. ... "
" ... This is the quietest, most elegant looking fan I could ever hope for. ... "
" ... There is clear design change in the fan and the housing I had to completely remove the older one. ... "
" ... Nice materials, well thought out design. ... "
Marketplace
5unit, told, stores, panasonic, exactly
+80%
-20%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... I buy a lot from Amazon and this product tops them all in terms of quality Highly recommend!!!! ... "
" ... Excellent As Advertised. ... "
" ... I am happy Amazon has this product line. ... "
Water Usage
3running, leak, installed
+33%
-67%
" ... It drips water and I did everything possible to fix it but it doesn't stop . ... "
" ... Just installed a few days ago and all it does is leak water. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
3one
+100%
" ... Used 6 inch pipe, very effective and quiet. ... "
" ... Given the larger size of this fan (as compared to the one I replaced), I had to cut out more drywall and replum a pipe in order for this to fit. ... "
" ... Easy as pie to install and pipe outside too. ... "
Drying
3shower, bathroom, moisture, mirrors, duct
+67%
-33%
" ... Amazed that my bathroom dries so much quicker now. ... "
" ... This is more than enough to handle all the steam from a long hot shower, and it is amazing how fast you can dry off. ... "
Cooling
3room, quiet, noisy, fan, cubic
+100%
" ... Fans are rated by noise (sones) and air flow (cubic feet per minute, CFM). ... "
Network
3sq, live, house, connection, bathrooms
+67%
-33%
" ... On the top floor of the house, attic access will be necessary. ... "
" ... It does a great job clearing my 37-sq.ft. ... "
Storage
3space, quiet, ceiling
+67%
-33%
" ... I installed in a small bath (about 350 cu. ... "
" ... Installed and it's quiet and minimal presence in ceiling - doesn't detract from diagnosis of the space ... "
Size
3fan, box, bigger
+100%
" ... better fan than the big box stores carry ... "
" ... The unit is bigger and heavier than most. ... "
" ... This fits the bill. ... "
Comfort
3fan
+67%
-33%
" ... So buy the better fan, your ears will thank you every day, and so will your bathroom. ... "
" ... Not hard but there are a couple of head scratchers as you go along ( at least that was my experience). ... "
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