A ventilation fan and light (10) is disclosed which includes a housing
(12) and a light kit (13). The housing (12) includes an air intake 15
adjacent the light kit and an air exhaust port (16) coupled to an exhaust
duct (17). The light kit has one or more light sources (20). A motorized
fan (19) is mounted within the housing. The motorized fan is operated at
a low speed whenever the light source is illuminated and a high speed
whenever ventilation is required. The operation of the fan at a low speed
prevents the build-up of heat within the housing. The ventilation fan
includes an electric circuit (22) which includes a capacitor mounted
between a light source electrical branch (23) and a fan motor electrical
branch (24).