Category AI Visibility Report
Ventilation Fans AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈7,437
Est. AI queries / month
14
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 14 buyer topics in Ventilation Fans across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 7,437 AI queries per month.
- Panasonic leads the AI shelf with 13.1% of brand mentions, followed by Broan (9.7%) and QuietCool (8.8%). The top three hold 31.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “solar ventilation fans” (top keyword “solar ventilation fans”, ~2,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (21.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panasonic | 611 | 13.1% |
| 2 | Broan | 452 | 9.7% |
| 3 | QuietCool | 408 | 8.8% |
| 4 | AC Infinity | 366 | 7.9% |
| 5 | Delta Breez | 280 | 6% |
| 6 | MaxxAir | 187 | 4% |
| 7 | iLiving | 147 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Tjernlund | 140 | 3% |
| 9 | GAF Master Flow | 136 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Fantech | 118 | 2.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| solar ventilation fans | ≈1,941 | solar ventilation fans | 2,400 |
| whole house ventilation fans | ≈1,899 | whole house ventilation fans | 720 |
| basement ventilation fans | ≈1,822 | basement ventilation fans | 1,900 |
| rv ventilation fans | ≈1,775 | rv ventilation fans | 1,900 |
| window ventilation fans | — | ventilation fans for windows | 6,600 |
| inline ventilation fans | — | duct fan | 3,600 |
| duct booster ventilation fans | — | duct booster fan | 4,400 |
| wall ventilation fans | — | wall mounted ventilation fans | 2,400 |
| quiet ventilation fans | — | quietest bathroom ventilation fans | 4,400 |
| crawl space ventilation fans | — | ventilation fans for crawl space | 3,600 |
| attic ventilation fans | — | ventilation fans for attics | 9,900 |
| ceiling ventilation fans | — | ceiling ventilation fans | 3,600 |
| roof ventilation fans | — | ventilation roof fans | 4,400 |
| ventilation fans with lights | — | bathroom ventilation fans with lights | 22,200 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 168 | 21.6% |
| homedepot.com | 76 | 9.8% |
| bobvila.com | 44 | 5.6% |
| acinfinity.com | 38 | 4.9% |
| panasonic.com | 32 | 4.1% |
| broan-nutone.com | 32 | 4.1% |
| quietcoolsystems.com | 30 | 3.9% |
| deltabreez.com | 26 | 3.3% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for ventilation fans?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Panasonic (13.1%), Broan (9.7%), QuietCool (8.8%), AC Infinity (7.9%), Delta Breez (6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about ventilation fans?
GEOly estimates ~7,437 AI queries per month in this category across 14 buyer topics, led by “solar ventilation fans”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for ventilation fans?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, homedepot.com, bobvila.com, acinfinity.com, panasonic.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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