Panasonic FV-23BW3H Window-Mounted JustFit Thermo Ventilator 1200W

The FV-23BW3H is Panasonic's window-mounted JustFit thermo ventilator, combining 1200W heating with clothes drying, ventilation and circulation, four functions in one unit. Its slim body fits a small window, making it suitable for homes that value a dry, well-ventilated bathroom and need to dry clothes indoors.

Up to 260m³/h ventilation to clear bathroom moisture fast

Ventilation has 3 settings, low, high and quick ventilation, which can be switched according to use. Panasonic states that the ventilation rate is 18% higher than the previous FV-23BW2H model. After a bath, both ventilation and quick ventilation can be set to run continuously, keeping the bathroom ventilated and dry.

1200W heating with hot start function

If heating is switched on when the bathroom is below about 20°C, the hot start function runs at low speed first and switches to high speed only after about 60 seconds or when the room temperature rises above 20°C, so cold air is not blown out as soon as the unit starts. When the bathroom temperature reaches a certain level, the heater stops automatically and heats again after the temperature drops.

Heating can be timed for 15 minutes to 3 hours. Switching it on before bathing pre-warms the bathroom.

Warm air drying up to 360 minutes, cool air drying can run continuously

In humid weather, or when clothes cannot be hung outdoors, they can be hung in the bathroom to dry. With auto swing airflow, the louvre swings between about 30° and 90°, and clothes hung within the central zone of about 1100mm catch the airflow easily; the airflow angle can also be fixed during heating and clothes drying. When drying clothes, keep them at least 200mm from the air outlet and leave at least 50mm between items.

Slim RF wireless remote control, with IPX4 splash resistance for both unit and remote control

The RF remote control must be paired with the main unit on first use. Each mode then reuses the run time last set, so there is no need to set it again each time. If the remote control is lost or not working, press the mode button on the unit's panel to switch on heating or ventilation temporarily, each run lasting 15 minutes.

The unit has an antibacterial filter, and a cleaning indicator light reminds users to clean it in good time.

Before you buy

• Minimum installation opening 238 x 242mm (W x H), panel 280 x 280mm, body depth 286mm.
• A window insert must be custom-made to suit the window frame structure; aluminium alloy less than 30mm thick is recommended.
• The product does not come with a power cord. It must be connected to fixed wiring, and an all-pole power switch and an earth leakage circuit breaker (leakage current of 30mA or below) must be bought separately.
• Install at least 200mm away from flammable materials such as curtains, and leave space between the unit and the ceiling so that the filter can be removed.
• If you want the nanoe® X function to inhibit bacteria and remove odours, consider the window-mounted nanoe® X thermo ventilator FV-23BWN3H (1400W, same 260m³/h ventilation rate).