Broan-NuTone

Broan-NuTone: Over 90 Years of Indoor Air Quality Leadership

Few names in residential ventilation carry the weight of Broan-NuTone. The story begins in 1932, when Henry Broan developed a quiet, efficient kitchen fan called the Motordor® Fan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — effectively creating the residential ventilation market from scratch. Four years later, J. Ralph Corbett founded NuTone, pioneering the modern doorbell and expanding into home ventilation and indoor air quality. When the two companies merged in the late 1990s, the result was an industry powerhouse headquartered in Hartford, Wisconsin, with a presence spanning eight countries on five continents.

Today, Broan-NuTone is recognized as the brand that invented the residential ventilation category and continues to define it. With products installed in well over 110 million homes across North America, the company is laser-focused on a single mission: making indoor air cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable. Indoor air quality is a growing concern for homeowners — cooking alone releases pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, and poorly ventilated spaces can accumulate moisture, mold, and stale air. Broan-NuTone's ecosystem of ventilation solutions addresses these challenges at every level, from whole-home fresh air systems down to the individual replacement components that keep those systems running.

A Complete Ecosystem of Ventilation Parts

What makes Broan-NuTone especially valuable for HVAC professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike is the depth of its genuine OEM replacement parts catalog. Damper actuators and accessories sit at the heart of any balanced ventilation system, precisely controlling the flow of fresh air into the home's air handling unit. Broan-NuTone's motorized damper lineup — including smart models that learn from outdoor temperature and humidity patterns — ensures optimal fresh air delivery without sacrificing comfort or energy efficiency.

Keeping a ventilation system in peak condition often means replacing the components that work hardest. HVAC blower motors are a prime example: these OEM-spec motors power everything from bathroom exhaust fans to range hood blowers, and sourcing a genuine Broan-NuTone motor guarantees a fit-and-finish match to the original unit. Alongside motors, ventilation parts and accessories — including ducting adapters, radiation dampers, and blower wheel assemblies — round out the replacement parts ecosystem, making it possible to restore a fan or hood to like-new performance without full unit replacement.

Even the smaller components matter. Air filters and exhaust fan parts such as replacement grilles and non-ducted filter pads help maintain airflow and trap particulates, protecting both the equipment and the occupants. And when electrical connections degrade over time in the heat and humidity of a bathroom or kitchen environment, wiring harnesses and plugs designed specifically for Broan-NuTone exhaust fans restore reliable power delivery with a straightforward, tool-free installation.

Why Professionals and Homeowners Trust Broan-NuTone

Broan-NuTone's dual-brand legacy — with NuTone ranking #1 among remodelers and Broan ranking #1 among builders in independent surveys — reflects decades of consistent quality. Whether you're servicing a bathroom fan, upgrading a fresh-air ventilation system, or sourcing a hard-to-find OEM motor, Broan-NuTone's catalog of genuine parts ensures compatibility and long-term reliability.

• Founded in 1932 — over 90 years of ventilation expertise
• Products installed in more than 110 million North American homes
• Comprehensive OEM replacement parts for fans, hoods, and fresh-air systems
• ENERGY STAR® certified products across multiple categories
• Trusted by builders, remodelers, and HVAC professionals nationwide