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product_id: 52996871
title: "Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 50-80-110 CFM, FV-0511VQ1"
brand: "panasonic"
price: "$740"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/52996871-panasonic-whisperceiling-bathroom-exhaust-fan-50-80-110-cfm-fv
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# Energy Star-certified DC motor 110 CFM max airflow 0.3 sones whisper-quiet noise Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 50-80-110 CFM, FV-0511VQ1

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** $740
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💨 Silence meets power: The fan your bathroom deserves.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 50-80-110 CFM, FV-0511VQ1 by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** $740 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/52996871-panasonic-whisperceiling-bathroom-exhaust-fan-50-80-110-cfm-fv)

## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Installation:** Flex-Z Fast Bracket lets pros or savvy DIYers install without attic access—no hassle, no stress.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Ultra-quiet 0.3 sones noise level means you’ll forget it’s even on—peaceful comfort guaranteed.
- • **Customizable Airflow Control:** Pick your perfect breeze with 3-speed settings (50/80/110 CFM) for tailored ventilation.
- • **Energy Efficient & Eco-Friendly:** Energy Star-certified DC/ECM motor saves power while delivering powerful ventilation.
- • **Versatile Use for Healthy Living:** Ideal for bathrooms, laundry rooms, garages, and more—breathe fresher, live better.

## Overview

The Panasonic WhisperCeiling FV-0511VQ1 is a high-performance, ceiling-mounted bathroom exhaust fan featuring a customizable airflow range of 50 to 110 CFM, whisper-quiet 0.3 sones noise level, and an energy-efficient DC motor. Designed for easy installation with the Flex-Z Fast Bracket, it ensures optimal moisture and odor removal in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other indoor spaces, backed by a 6-year motor warranty and Energy Star certification.

## Description

Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 50-80-110 CFM, FV-0511VQ1 - desertcart.com

Review: So quiet I forget it’s on! - This is the best bathroom fan we’ve ever had! We have a medium sized bathroom and it’s whisper quiet and completely effective at removing excess moisture from the air. There are a few suggestions/caveats I have to offer but they are not deal breakers. The night light could stand upgrading to about twice the brightness it is now. My eyes are old and the light being that dim and distant up on the ceiling makes it of limited utility. Installation was not as simple as just plugging it in. Make sure you know what you’re doing or hire someone competent to do it. We bought a 3-way switch to be able to turn the lights on independently of one another, with a separate switch for the fan. We did have connection trouble but it turned out that one of the original wires behind the drywall was broken so that had nothing to do with the unit. The Panasonic phone tech support was absolutely stellar at helping us determine the problem. We are well satisfied with our purchase and it is so nice not to have a jet engine racketing overhead when the fan is in use.
Review: Wow this is quiet and moves a lot of air! - This is my second high end Panasonic fan. My first fan is now 7+ years old and has performed perfectly since it was installed. When my 20+ year old Broan fan started vibrating and getting louder and vacuuming it didn't help, I went back to Panasonic and purchased this FV-1115VQ1 when it was on a deep sale at desertcart (discounted $80+). I paid someone else to install it and it took him a while (he faithfully followed all of the instructions) so I can't comment on the installation but I'm extremely happy with the fan. This fan had a bigger footprint than the fan that was originally there but the installer used the provided template to cut the new larger hole in the ceiling and it went in without a hitch and seated perfectly against the drywall with no gaps that needed to be sealed. This fan is whisper quiet; you can barely hear it when it's on and this with it set to its default 130 CFM setting. It's so quiet that a real problem with this fan is that you'll forget to turn it off because you can't hear it unless the room is very quiet. With my earlier Panasonic fan, I wired up a switch that lit up red when it was on to remind my kids that it needed to be turned off and I might do the same with this one. As you can imagine, at 130 CFM it moves a lot of air and humidity is not a problem in the bathroom. I used 6" insulated flex duct from Home Depot to vent the fan and it works perfectly and I shouldn't have issues with condensation. If you've installed this and the fan isn't whisper quiet for you then you should look at your ductwork; is it 6" duct? Did you install it so the duct goes straight for a couple of feet before slowly curving towards its destination? If you install the duct correctly the fan should have very little pressure to fight against.

## Features

- Ceiling Mount Bathroom Vent Fan: Effectively remove moist, polluted air from your bathroom, laundry room, sun room, basement or garage; When this fan senses static pressure, its speed is automatically increased to ensure optimal CFM output
- Customizable Airflow: This whisper quiet, Energy Star-certified fan features a DC/ECM motor and Pick-A-Flow technology that allows you to select your desired airflow from 50, 80 or 110 CFM at the flip of a switch for your room size and usage needs
- Easy Installation: Flex-Z Fast Bracket simplifies installation with a single-hinge bracket for easy positioning so you don’t need to access your attic to install the fan and includes options for 4" or 6" ducting
- Explore Our Selection: We offer a wide range of vent fans including fans with LED lights, timers, heaters, and condensation sensors for humidity control, plus installation kits, soffit vents, replacement motors and fan cover grilles
- Healthy Living Begins with Clean Indoor Air: Ensure a healthy home for your family with our high-performance Panasonic ventilation systems, air purification devices and HVAC solutions

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B076Q7V5WX |
| Air Flow Capacity | 110 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,438 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #84 in Household Ventilation Fans |
| Blade Length | 8.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | Plastic |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Brand Name | Panasonic |
| Collection Name | Bathroom,Home |
| Color | White |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Switch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,618 Reviews |
| Electric Fan Design | Exhaust Fan |
| Electric fan design | Exhaust Fan |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885170324930 |
| Included Components | Ventilation Fan unit, grille, Flexi-Fast bracket, intallation manual, warranty sheet, self-drilling screws (4) |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 16.49"D x 14.01"W x 11.49"H |
| Item Type Name | WhisperCeiling DC fan |
| Item Weight | 9.26 Pounds |
| Light Type | LED |
| Main Power Connector Type | Hardwired |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | FV-0511VQ1 |
| Model Number | FV-0511VQ1 |
| Mounting Type | Ceiling Mount |
| Noise Level | 0.3 Sones |
| Number of Blades | 6 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Number of Speeds | 3 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 16.49"D x 14.01"W x 11.49"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Exhausting, Ventilating |
| Room Type | Bathroom, Garage, Living Room, Laundry Rooms |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Speed | 110 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Standby Power Shutoff | 1.1E+2 cubic_feet_per_minute |
| Style | Modern |
| Switch Type | Switch |
| Theme | Modern |
| UPC | 885170324930 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 6 year warranty on motor |
| Wattage | 10 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Panasonic
- **Color:** White
- **Electric fan design:** Exhaust Fan
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Style:** Modern
- **Product Dimensions:** 16.49"D x 14.01"W x 11.49"H
- **Room Type:** Bathroom, Garage, Living Room, Laundry Rooms
- **Special Feature:** Manual
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Exhausting, Ventilating
- **Mounting Type:** Ceiling Mount

## Images

![Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 50-80-110 CFM, FV-0511VQ1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61l+0xNmVJL.jpg)
![Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 50-80-110 CFM, FV-0511VQ1 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713OEn8xZvL.jpg)
![Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 50-80-110 CFM, FV-0511VQ1 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716SG1JOcDL.jpg)
![Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 50-80-110 CFM, FV-0511VQ1 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x46DFdMOL.jpg)
![Panasonic WhisperCeiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan, 50-80-110 CFM, FV-0511VQ1 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xOLfvaAKL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this fan have a humidity sensor?**
A: No, it doesn't come with one.

**Q: can this fan fun continuously and be set to say a range of 16 to 50 cfm continuous until the the switch is turn on then bumps up to over 50cfm ?**
A: No

**Q: Does panasonic have something for 24/7 operation to vent a closet? Like a trickle exhaust kind of thing, 10cfm is prob all I need.**
A: I have not seen a fan that has an automatic on and off but they do sell a programmable switch that is micro that you can program to turn on as many times as you want as long as you want and run whenever you want and the most of the Panasonic fans have a CFM adjustment where you can turn them down to 30 or 40 CFM to 75 to 150

**Q: Does this model would fit in a fv 11vq3 can??**
A: Not sure. Opening in ceiling is cut to 10 7/8 X 10 7/8".  Fan was bigger than my old Nutone and also taller. Installer had to move it over to avoid electrical wires which were above the old fan. It does work really well.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So quiet I forget it’s on!
*by M***3 on December 6, 2025*

This is the best bathroom fan we’ve ever had! We have a medium sized bathroom and it’s whisper quiet and completely effective at removing excess moisture from the air. There are a few suggestions/caveats I have to offer but they are not deal breakers. The night light could stand upgrading to about twice the brightness it is now. My eyes are old and the light being that dim and distant up on the ceiling makes it of limited utility. Installation was not as simple as just plugging it in. Make sure you know what you’re doing or hire someone competent to do it. We bought a 3-way switch to be able to turn the lights on independently of one another, with a separate switch for the fan. We did have connection trouble but it turned out that one of the original wires behind the drywall was broken so that had nothing to do with the unit. The Panasonic phone tech support was absolutely stellar at helping us determine the problem. We are well satisfied with our purchase and it is so nice not to have a jet engine racketing overhead when the fan is in use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow this is quiet and moves a lot of air!
*by R***G on June 16, 2020*

This is my second high end Panasonic fan. My first fan is now 7+ years old and has performed perfectly since it was installed. When my 20+ year old Broan fan started vibrating and getting louder and vacuuming it didn't help, I went back to Panasonic and purchased this FV-1115VQ1 when it was on a deep sale at Amazon (discounted $80+). I paid someone else to install it and it took him a while (he faithfully followed all of the instructions) so I can't comment on the installation but I'm extremely happy with the fan. This fan had a bigger footprint than the fan that was originally there but the installer used the provided template to cut the new larger hole in the ceiling and it went in without a hitch and seated perfectly against the drywall with no gaps that needed to be sealed. This fan is whisper quiet; you can barely hear it when it's on and this with it set to its default 130 CFM setting. It's so quiet that a real problem with this fan is that you'll forget to turn it off because you can't hear it unless the room is very quiet. With my earlier Panasonic fan, I wired up a switch that lit up red when it was on to remind my kids that it needed to be turned off and I might do the same with this one. As you can imagine, at 130 CFM it moves a lot of air and humidity is not a problem in the bathroom. I used 6" insulated flex duct from Home Depot to vent the fan and it works perfectly and I shouldn't have issues with condensation. If you've installed this and the fan isn't whisper quiet for you then you should look at your ductwork; is it 6" duct? Did you install it so the duct goes straight for a couple of feet before slowly curving towards its destination? If you install the duct correctly the fan should have very little pressure to fight against.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fan, but misleading marketing
*by G***Y on September 24, 2025*

Works well and very quiet, but: 1) the exhaust port is only 4", but the cowling is compatible with 6" duct work. So even if you use 6" ducts, there's still a 4" constriction in the airflow. 2) the motor is in a box that connects to a frame. Only the box can be inserted from below. The frame must still be installed from the attic. That's where the power and ducts are connected. So you'll still need to crawl around up there to install this. But, I still gave this fan 5 stars. I'm quite happy with it.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*