Broan-NuTone 157 Radiant Heater Since their beginning in 1932, Broan has pioneered many of the product innovations now established as standards of the industry. Today, Broan carries on the commitment to provide the finest products in the industry.Surface-Mount Ceiling Heaters for quick, easy installation.Broan-NuTone 157 Radiant Heater Features:; Heaters, Ceiling-Mounted Heaters; Low-Profile Ceiling Heater – Same as Model 154 except with exclusive totally enclosed, sheathed element. 1250W, 120VAC.; Exclusive enclosed, sheathed, long-life element diffuses heat throughout the room; Low-profile housing with satin-finish aluminum grille extends only 2 3/4″ from ceiling; Built-in fan disperses heat evenly; Automatic overheat protection; Permanently lubricated motor; Mounts easily to any standard 3 1/2″ or 4″ round, or 4″ octagonal ceiling electrical box.

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• Color: Aluminum
• Brand: Broan-NuTone
• Model: 157
• Number of items: 1

Features

• 1250 watt 120 volt
• Chrome alloy-wire element for instant heat
• Low-profile housing with satin-finish aluminum grille extends only 2 3/4-inch from ceiling
• Mounts easily to any standard 3 1/2-inch or 4-Inch round or 4-Inch octagonal ceiling electrical box
• Minimum 15 amp circuit required

From the Manufacturer

Since 1932, Broan-NuTone LLC has led the industry with forward-thinking residential ventilation products, unsurpassed built-in convenience products and superior customer service. While global expertise plays a critical role in Broan-NuTone's ability to being able to meet and exceed the needs and desires of homeowners and designers alike, Broan-NuTone is very proud of the fact that over 80 percent of their products sold in the United States are designed, engineered and manufactured in the United States with U.S. and imported parts. Manufacturing operations in the United States are located in Hartford, Wisconsin and Cleburne, Texas, with customer and technical services located in Hartford and in Cincinnati, Ohio. Broan-NuTone is committed to developing revolutionary products that improve the indoor environment as well as implementing procedures to preserve the outdoor environment. Broan is the industry leader of range hoods, ventilation fans, heater/fan/light combination units, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Fresh Air Systems, built-in heaters, whole-house fans, solar powered attic ventilators and trash compactors. NuTone holds major market positions in door chimes, central vacuum systems, stereo intercom systems, home theater speakers, medicine cabinets, ironing centers, ceiling fans and ventilation fans. BEST range hoods are the “Ultimate in Kitchen Ventilation” featuring state-of-the-art performance and Italian design.

Most helpful customer reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Works GREAT!

By R. Adams

Sorry to read another reviewer who had problems with his Model 157. Mine has worked perfectly for several months now. I chose the Model 157 rather than the Model 154 in spite of that reviewers comments. I'm glad I did.

I installed it above the open stall of my elderly mother's doorless shower directly in the rising mist and high humidity. I run it (and another 1250 watt portable heater) for several minutes before her shower and total running time each use is probably about 30-45 minutes. It has never failed and the (large) bathroom warms up a LOT. Haven't measured the temperature, but it gets “toasty” in there (and as humid as a sauna.) I was worried the high temperature and moisture would be an issue, but they have not been a problem. In other words, it gets plenty warm in there without tripping any high-temperature safety feature in the unit.

I chose the Model 157 because of the heavy-duty element. It takes a couple minutes to fully heat up to red-hot, but that's fine. I think it will last a lot longer than the thin spiral wire element of the Model 154. In my opinion, it's well worth the extra cost.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Broan Model 157 Low-Profile Wire Element Ceiling Heater

By Master of None

I bought this item to replace one that had gone bad after 40 years. It was an 85 year old lady friend of mine and she said I was a 'gift from God' after I put it in. This was the easiest bathroom appliance I have ever had to istall. A monkey could put this in. a silicone grommett or washer for the screw holding the screen on could cut down on some chatter/vibration I heard. Other than that it works great.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Must use with timer!

By Todd Hittner

This heater is great…it really cranks out the heat. I live in an older house, and replaced the Broan model 158. However, I've learned the hard way that the thermal switch on this unit is not reliable. Once the unit turns itself off via the thermal switch, it won't come back on. I've went through three thermal units before I learned my lesson. With the 158 the thermal switch would reset itself and I would be able to use the unit again. So if you really want this unit, buy a timer switch to go with it.

If I had to do it over again, I wish I would have gone with another 158. It worked fine on the old fashioned toggle switch.