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.
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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.