Yes, vintage-style ceiling/wall exhaust fans are still available. We installed this model above our kitchen stove, in exactly the same spot we tore out an old, plastic one. The finish is a brushed stainless-style — and it looks fantastic!
There are enough CFM’s (exhaust of air) to meet current code in our state – so we didn’t need a range hood, which would have looked out of sorts. Also – this exhaust fan was much less expensive than a range hood! Great find!
Also – I’ve seen these installed in the wall, where they can look great. And, they can be installed in bathrooms, but not above the tub/shower, the instructions say.
Nutone chrome exhaust fan cover — still available as a replacement part 
Vintage Trade-Wind kitchen range-top exhaust hood 
Nutone recessed exhaust fan/light combination 
Become a fan
If you’re going for the exhaust fan, better start looking now. The latest revision uses a plastic grille. The good news? The stainless grilles (both the “round” and “round in a square” covers) still bolt into place if you have one (or can find one separately).
I need a pull chain for mine. Circa late 40′s early 50′s. Nutone through wall exhaust fan
I have a nutone kitchen fan from the 1960′s and I want to change the grille to one that looks more attractive. I want a replica of the “Climax” kitchen fan model (made in the 50′s by phillip carey mfg. co)
the grille looks like the nutone fan grilles of the 1970′s the three prongs with the ring around it kind of design. Is there any company that can custom make a grille like that? It is a shame there are not many kitchen fans around anymore, especially replacement fans!
Nick, if you google nutone repair, there’s a company R&I that may have replacement grilles. I don’t have any reco’s about other replica’s though. Do you have an image/ad of what you’re looking for? It would be good to see. Also – tell R&I that they should advertise on this blog. They don’t believe me.
In my 1955 built ranch, the original NuTone hood range and wall fan are still there, still in terrific condition and still work. I had contacted the NuTone company and a rep advised they can still provide parts for these classics.
How well does that NuTone fan work? We have a ceiling fan (original fixture; newer/weaker motor) in our 1959 kitchen that is marginally better than useless. Considering a hood, but that causes other logistical nightmares.
Terri, I have the Nutone in my kitchen. I like it fine. I think the key is to check the CFM rating — that’s how much air get’s sucked in how fast or something like that. I am not an expert. Also see my kitchen page for the TradeWind, which also looks pretty spiffy and has been around for like 50 years: http://retrorenovation.com/product-guides/retro-kitchens/
Hi, I have a Philip Carey bathroom exhaust fan and am having a problem with the motor. I am not sure the year of the fan. The fan model number is 40. The motor is an electrohome model 2868-403-004, serial 7-69 852
Is this motor still available for replacement ? I am in the Toronto Ontario Canada area. would appreciate any info.
thanks
Elmer
Elmer, we don’t sell anything here…
Hi Elmer:
Were you able to get this part and if so, from whom? I ned the same.
Thanks,
Mike