NORTEK SUBSIDIARY ADDS WESTINGHOUSE TO FAMILY OF BRANDS

PROVIDENCE, RI, February 8, 2002 - In a move to strengthen its offering of brand name products, Nortek, Inc. (NYSE:NTK) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nordyne Inc., will begin manufacturing and distributing a new product category under the Westinghouse name. To be marketed as one of Nordyne's premium residential and light commercial brands, the product suite will encompass a range of popular heating and cooling systems. The addition of Westinghouse complements the FrigidaireÒ and TappanÒ brand name products already offered by Nordyne.

Nordyne secured the business arrangement with Westinghouse last month, forming a relationship that will benefit Nordyne distributor and contractor customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Nordyne will produce a full line of heating and cooling products under the Westinghouse brand name beginning in the second quarter of 2002. Current research indicates that more than 88 percent of U.S. consumers recognize the Westinghouse brand. Westinghouse has had a long history for reliability and quality products.

"The success of the branding strategy that Nordyne launched in 1998 has exceeded our expectations," said Richard L. Bready, Nortek's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Nordyne heating and cooling systems provide customers with the finest engineered products, constant innovation and unsurpassed quality. As such, it's a natural for Nordyne to expand with the prestigious Westinghouse brand name."

Nordyne, headquartered in O'Fallon, Missouri, manufactures and distributes a complete line of high-quality heating and cooling products for the residential and light commercial markets.

Nortek 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. The Company offers a broad array of products for improving the environments where people live and work. Its products include range hoods and other spot ventilation products; heating and air conditioning systems; vinyl products, including windows and doors, siding, decking, fencing and accessories; indoor air quality systems; and specialty electronic products.

Frigidaire and Tappan are registered trademarks of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. and are used under license.

*As used herein, the term "Nortek" refers to Nortek, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. This term is used for convenience only and is not intended as a precise description of any of the separate corporations, each of which manages its own affairs.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the Company's current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Important factors impacting such forward looking statements include the availability and cost of raw materials and purchased components, the level of construction and remodeling activity, changes in general economic conditions, the rate of sales growth, and product liability claims. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For further information, please refer to the Company's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.