NORTEK, INC. TO PROVIDE AUDIO WEBCAST OF THIRD QUARTER 2004 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL ON NOVEMBER 17

PROVIDENCE, RI, November 15, 2004 - Nortek, Inc. (“Nortek”) will provide an audio Webcast of its quarterly conference call over the Internet on Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The Company will announce earnings for the third quarter at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Instructions for joining the audio Webcast can be found at www.nortek-inc.com. An audio replay of the Webcast will also be available for one week at www.nortek-inc.com.

For more information, contact Nortek Investor Relations at 401-751-1600.

Nortek (a wholly owned subsidiary of Nortek Holdings, Inc.) is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, competitively priced building, remodeling and indoor environmental control products for the residential and commercial markets. Nortek offers a broad array of products for improving the environments where people live and work. Its products currently include: range hoods and other spot ventilation products; heating and air conditioning systems; indoor air quality systems; and specialty electronic products.

 

# # #