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October 25, 2008
Turn on the Heat (Lamp)
I have been scouring the internet for days looking for a heat lamp and fan combo and can't seem to find one anywhere. Just loking for something simply for a small bathroom. Any idea where i might find one? I have already checked out Brooklyn lowes and home depot. Thanks.
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I had been looking into these myself, but cannot recommend either from experience. You can purchase the Reiker by special order at Lowe's and, I think, also via Home Depot. HD also carries it's own version. Here are two links:
Reiker -- http://buyreiker.com/
Home Depot -- http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100609688&navFlow=3&keyword=717-351&langId=-1&searchRedirect=717-351&storeId=10051&endecaDataBean=com.homedepot.sa.el.wc.catalog.beans.EndecaDataBean%4031563867&ddkey=Search
Posted by: vinca at October 25, 2008 5:40 PM
Google product search for "heat lamp fan" turns up plenty. The Google-Fu is weak in this one.
Posted by: Bklyn Fire Alarm Guy at October 25, 2008 5:41 PM
Sorry, I misread bathroom for bedroom in your post. Obviously, Reiker-type fans are intended for attic, etc.
Posted by: vinca at October 25, 2008 5:54 PM
I bought a Broan heat lamp/exhaust fan combo at an electrical supply store a year or so ago. I was reluctant to have a conventional heater/fan [all I could find at Lowes] recessed into the bathroom ceiling of my 108 year old house. AFAIK Broan and Nutone units are the same, differing only in cosmetics.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at October 25, 2008 6:10 PM
Bob- I feel the same way and am having the same trouble what electrical supply store did you go to?
Posted by: HomeSweetstuy at October 25, 2008 8:15 PM
i have the Nutone, home depot carries it, some stores have it cheaper then home depot:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=nutone+9417DN&scoring=p
Posted by: 11211 at October 25, 2008 8:51 PM
HomeSweetstuy,
I THINK we got it at LB Electrical Supply on New Utrecht Avenue. I'm not positive, because we went to a couple of stores until we found what we wanted in stock. Unfortunately, I can't find the receipt.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at October 26, 2008 10:27 AM
My brother installed an exhaust fan/heat fan combo... it's so much faster than a heat lamp. Nice an toasty by the time the water is hot... sort of amazing how warm it can make the bathroom.
Wish I knew anything about it. But I would suggest looking at electric heater/exhaust fans, and you don't have to worry about changing light bulbs.
Posted by: tybur6 at October 26, 2008 9:43 PM
I 2nd heat fan recommendation. Our favorite is Panasonic Whisper line that can combine Light/Heat/Fan/Night-light. They are often sold by on-line retailers or auctions at significant discount.
Posted by: genya at October 27, 2008 6:11 AM
I'm sure that electric heaters heat much better than heat lamps, BUT I wouldn't feel safe recessing one into the ceiling of my 108 year old house. New (or even post WW II) construction would be another matter.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at October 27, 2008 3:49 PM
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