That tip about removing the backing paper from the middle of the aluminum duct tape first to facilitate wrapping the duct is sheer brilliance. Very informative video overall!
I love the level of detail here, this is wonderful! I really liked “The Issue” section , because in old houses like mine you always find interesting decisions that mess things up
Love the charm of old houses but you never know what to expect. Appreciate the feedback on the video Stephen. Tip of the hat to my editor Sarah for coming up with that. Thanks!
I love your videos because you simplify things into understandable ways. I had all these contractors tell me that only contractors can do these repairs and it’s not a DIY project. Thank you for these great videos.
Immaculate work and I'll be definitely be using that middle out tape trick. That being said, some people prefer a louder fan, helps to drown out all those interesting bathroom sounds😀
🎉 the best fan install video I’ve seen. Great tips on the 4” to 2” adapter. The quick connectors for electrical wires look so easy. No more twist caps.
Not easy with older homes which have a 3 in duct. This is the first video I have come across where someone has gone into the details of installing the the 4in to 3in duct reducer. Thank you, will give another shot at this today. @Daru Dillon, pls share the link for purchasing 4 in to 3 in duct reducer.
Good video. Please emphasize safety more: you pointed out having gloves when working with metal, but when working with overhead sheetrock, safety glasses are essential to protect the eyes from dust and insulation.
Two tips for anyone attempting to do this work: 1. get a Studbuddy to find screws holding up the sheetrock. This can help in not tearing the sheetrock for later use 2. use an oscillating tool for cutting the sheetrock
Very realistic video showing it doesnt always go as planed....meaning cutting out more sheetrock than expected adopting vent line and size,having to patch sheetrock, alot of these DIY videos are very misleading to unsuspecting people with little to no experience. I always cringe when I hear the words " all you have to do is..." lol.
@@DaruDhillon cheers. i can see that, perhaps you were not live at 4h though, haha. thank you, i am emigrating to eurasia, obstacles are there, but i suppose i am overcoming them. perhaps thats my sports interview version of the story, haha. warmly appreciated, thank you again. good days to you.
It's not using the power tools for me. it's having them. From the crimper to that small drywall saw. Not in my tool box. I'm with you. I'll hire someone.
Timely! I removed one today and it was just vented into the attic. Fortunately I did not see any mold. Tomorrow I have to make the opening big enough so I can get up there and run 12’ of semi flexible to the outside wall! So much for easy!
If you live in a region that gets below-freezing temps, buy the flexible insulated duct line. Otherwise, cold winter air in your attic condenses on your warm duct and creates dripping water on your ceiling drywall.
*Great clean install , great work . Its definitely worth doing if it has better performance than the older models. I know sometimes after a hot shower that too much steam damages the sheet rock after a while*
Just did my first one last week. Old fan was just loud and not enough power. Took about an hour, not too tough. I was dreading doing it though for a few days.
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Just installed this exact fan in an old home. Yours went far smoother. Didn’t realize the job could be done without frequent swearing. Your channel should be called “The perfect woman”. Thanks for the lessons.
I watched a video an hour or so ago where a guy installed an exhaust fan in his bathroom and it had bluetooth and color changing capabilities. It was close to $300 but was really cool. I know you can get fans for about $50 that have the basic needs met, but if I could budget for that bluetooth one that would be the ultimate in exhaust fans!
@@DaruDhillon I'm on a budget as well, I will be building this one paycheck at a time, but I've decided that since I won't be buying a new bathtub/shower, and won't be buying new cabinets I can afford to splurge and go over the top every once in awhile..LOL and since I haven't been able to feel safe in my own bathtub (without fear of falling thru the floor) for several years now, I think I'll be making that new bathroom my little heavenly oasis! I already have over 100 glass blocks that I want to use for a partician and I want to find an old makeup dresser like my Grandma had, to put into the bathroom... So this quiet, Bluetooth color changing bathroom fan will be the icing on the cake. *I just checked on that Bluetooth exhaust fan and it's $199.00 not $299.00 so that's even better!* It's the Broan Nu-Tone. Check it out. You could probably find it cheaper somewhere else other than Home Depot.
@@WhispersFromTheDark sounds like you have everything in good hands. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it will be great! Thanks for the suggestion. Sounds wonderful!
I just thought I needed to change the fan in my bathroom and here is the "how-to". TH-cam was hearing my thoughts, I have not mentioned this to anyone or even looked up tutorials. ☺
Yes, next time I’ll do that. I have a drywall playlist with lots of patching you can check out if interested. It’s a skill that comes in handy! Thanks Fogman
@Daru Dhillon Very well presented video. Your can-do attitude is contagious. Wish you had showed the drywall repair part. I really hate drywall. Thanks for all the tips.
Yes. You could replace the motor. Easy for you to do. I wanted to install this fan because I think it’s great value, style and efficiency. Thanks, Todd! Good question.
Thank you for the video. This job is not complete if the vent line is not tracked down. You do not know where the venting goes to (is it vented out of the roof or just dumps into the attic which leads to all sorts of issues) or if the venting is blocked or crushed. If the status of the venting is unknown a new vent path should be run (typically out of the side of the bathroom if possible. Build a small soffit to place the fan and venting within.
This fan is vented through the exterior wall. You can see the 3ft of ductwork in the ceiling when it’s open. To check use your phone and record a video of it to confirm. It is indeed essential to exhaust it outdoors. Thanks!
A big concern about using reducers. You can still buy "economy" but quiet 3 inch fans that are usually about 50 cfm. The 4 inch are usually about 90 cfm. HOWEVER, the cross section area of a 3 inch pipe is 9/16 that of a 4 inch. Therefore, your new 4 inch fan will not be able to push 90 cfm into a 3 inch duct. At best it means you wasted your money, and at worst, you could burn out the fan motor because it cannot run at full speed. If you must have a greater flow, buy a couple feet of 4 inch duct with your new fan and replace the whole length. Also saves you the work of patching and painting the ceiling. I believe in staying with 50 cfm, especially with difficult attic access, because 90 cfm units require that much more outside replacement air flow from some door or window.
The older ones are built to last, you could just chemically clean the plastic intake cover and save alot of money and keep a quality working product. Newer is now usually worse than what you have already
Those are great suggestions and true. The original fan was at least 30 years old. It stopped working. I agree that if something is working it’s doing its job. Grateful for that.
Same! I was dusting/vacuuming and accidentally bumped one and I realized how old and frail it’s time to replace. I had no idea it would be so much work to do it! I changed out all my light fixtures recently but thought that would be easier! I have the same exact vent that was the old one in this video so I’m sure I’ll be doing everything you did. I’m ok with that.c just hoping it would have been a quick pop off and pop new one on. 😩
Thank you. I searched like a hundred videos before this one. And your video actually explains the step by step process. Your video was very informative and helpful, thank you.
I get cutting the drywall if its the ceiling on on the first floor of a 2 story house. If there is access above (attic), save the drywall fix / repainting.....because if the ceiling has a texture or knock down texture it will take hours to do the repair and correctly match the texture / paint. BTW....Never use the push in wire connectors. The contact area is not the same as a twist on wire nut, the springs inside the push in get loose over time and all the entire electrical load is going through a thin piece of metal inside the push on (there is no wire to wire contact). Push ins are a BAD idea and there is a reason they are not allowed on commercial projects!
First video I watched after searching and the fan you replaced is identical to the 30 year old one in my house. I learned a lot, great content, thanks.😁
She left out the hard part. Cosmetics. Finishing the ceiling. It will require finding something to screw the drywall patch to. It will require fiberglass tape and two or three coats of compound. Sanding the compound. If the ceiling is anything but smooth it will require texturing or popcorn which requires a compressor and a pattern pistol and experience. It most likely will need the entire ceiling repainted unless you have the exact matching paint. These are skills and equipment most DIY folks don't have. If the above steps are not done correctly your ceiling will look like the local cub scout troop installed your fan. There is another way to accomplish this task by cutting the old fan supports, installing deadwood on top of the drywall to attach new fan, then attach a flexible extension tube onto the new fan thus avoiding any ceiling repair problems. Somewhat more complicated but will save cutting up the ceiling.
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Hi! Thanks for asking. This should help you out: How to Patch a Hole in the Ceiling | The Best Ceiling Hole Patch Is... th-cam.com/video/R7ILT22gAJc/w-d-xo.html Good on you for building your skills!
It's odd that you didn't show the needed drywall/painting repair in the ceiling. A pro would do all the work from above so he could get paid on the same day, you know not having to repair the drywall and re-paint the ceiling.
I have a whole playlist with drywall repairs and ceiling hole patching you can check out. Here’s one: Drywall Repair: The BEST Ceiling Hole Patch Is... th-cam.com/video/R7ILT22gAJc/w-d-xo.html Good luck!
Hi, I have a ceiling patch video link in the description that goes in depth on how I patch ceilings. It shows proper patching techniques. A lot of my projects have drywall repairs so to avoid repeating myself I have separate drywall videos. I hope you check them out. Drywall is a skill you can use again and again. Cheers! 👍🏽
I’ve been putting off replacing ours for a long time. Thank you for the video. Glad yours wasn’t straight forward. Certain our 60 year old version won’t be.
It's easier to tidy up wires inside an electrical box if the outer wire sheathing is stripped back to the strain relief as soon as it enters the box rather than having 2 or 3 inches of sheathed romex extending into the box which is a sure sign an amateur was there.
Using a reducer tends to really reduce the effectiveness of the fan... actually In my area code now requires 6" vent both for washrooms and stoves... as much as it is a pain, I likely would have replaced the whole vent line with 6" with the new fan unit.
Just did four fans not that easy. First to get screws out old vent we had to cut metal with tin snips. Also you have a pile of insulation fall out when you pull the old box out.
That is ridiculous you would not have even been able to remove that fan housing because the duct would have been screwed to the exhaust outlet. You would have had to remove the screws before you could take the housing down.
Thanks for letting me know Susan, I’ll keep that in mind for next time. I added furring strips in behind the patch so it doesn’t crack and I use a special patching tape. Here’s a link to how I patch: How to Patch a Hole in the Ceiling | The Best Ceiling Hole Patch Is... th-cam.com/video/R7ILT22gAJc/w-d-xo.html hope it helps! If you have any questions I’m here to help.
Yes. If I were to do it today I’d take the extra time to rip out the whole run. If I did that the amount of people hiring out their fan replacement would shoot up like a rocket. Thanks rebar!
I am trying to replace my fans during my bathroom remodel. The contractors are not happy with the fans I bought, how much labor do you think this is going to be?
@@Cali_wow_HC as long as the fan fits in your joist cavity there shouldn’t be an issue. I can’t quote because labor costs vary wildly. Fan replacement are generally straightforward unless your vents are really old and undersized.
Nice vid! Our fan cover plates have yellowed over time, like one in your video. The fan motor itself is fine (still quiet). Can you buy replacement covers? Thanks!
Great advice Craig, thanks for sharing! I have a video on how to install replacement covers which is the perfect solution. This motor was dead but I love an easy cover replacement. 👍🏽
You’ve gotta be kidding. Her voice is about twice as loud as the music unless there’s no talking going on and THEN the music volume increases. Get a life!
I love smart women who get also dirty. My wife is a country girl with a Bachelor in Chemistry. I love it! I’m an electrical engineer. We both get dirty! 🤣🤣🤣
You can replace just the motor in most of these most it plugs in and two bolts and you can spray paint the grill face or just paint it with white house paint. It's easy.
@@joeearley3351 That's so true. I have a video on the replacement fan cover where I cleaned the fan because it was incredibly dirty. Should be done at least once a year.
I live in a condo that was built in 1982. I think my bathroom exhaust fan is getting due to be replaced. I'll probably need a reducer too. My drywall patching on walls hasn't been very good although that might be attributed to using products that come in a plastic tub.
A few tips I’ve learned for drywall patching over the years: 1. Buy a roll of fiberglass tape and a plastic bucket of drywall compound, plus a good drywall knife twice as wide as the tape. The right material makes all the difference and is there for your next project. 2. Cut and remove the old drywall as clean as possible. If necessary, add some 2x4 blocking to the ceiling joists to screw the drywall to the ceiling. 3. When you get a clean opening, and dry fit a piece drywall to fill the hole, mark and offset slightly wider than half the tape. Use a really sharp knife to cut the drywall just as deep as the paper face, and remove the paper from the existing drywall and the patch. 4. Use the tape to bridge the gap. Screw through the tape then add another piece of tape on top. Because the drywall paper has been removed, you should still be below the surface of the drywall. 5. Work the drywall compound by smearing it in a tray, or even just the bucket, many times to make it as creamy smooth as possible. Apply at least two coats. Focus on pressing the compound into any voids on the first coat. While it dries, sprinkle a little water on the unused compound, close the lid and clean the tools. Go through the same process for the second and probably third coat focusing on getting level, then smooth. Use the surface of the drywall as a guide for the smooth surface. If the compound starts to ravel, make sure the drywall knife is relatively flat (less than 45), and possibly spritz a little water. 6. Before closing the compound, spray some water. It will help to keep it from drying out for the next time. 7. Sand smooth and paint.
hmmmm... If the old fan still works simply spray paint the old (yellowish) grill white and it will look fresh... maybe not "modern" per se but not old looking anymore.
Be honest. 1) you can't screw on the grommet for the wires without attic access. Apparantly your attic cam hascaccess. 2) Do be afraid of cutting off drywalls, if you don't know how to patch it, sand it, prime, paint, repeat.... don't skip straight to the end.
I have several videos on how to patch drywall including ceiling patches. It’s an in depth tutorial that’s loaded with my favourite tips! I patch drywall all the time in my videos and like to keep them separate to give them the time they deserve. Check them out in my drywall playlist! 👊🏽
That tip about removing the backing paper from the middle of the aluminum duct tape first to facilitate wrapping the duct is sheer brilliance. Very informative video overall!
Thanks Nat! Great to hear 👍🏽
I love the level of detail here, this is wonderful! I really liked “The Issue” section , because in old houses like mine you always find interesting decisions that mess things up
Love the charm of old houses but you never know what to expect. Appreciate the feedback on the video Stephen. Tip of the hat to my editor Sarah for coming up with that. Thanks!
I love your videos because you simplify things into understandable ways. I had all these contractors tell me that only contractors can do these repairs and it’s not a DIY project. Thank you for these great videos.
Happy to help! You can do anything you believe you can do. Don't let anyone limit your potential. You are capable of more that you can imagine.
Immaculate work and I'll be definitely be using that middle out tape trick. That being said, some people prefer a louder fan, helps to drown out all those interesting bathroom sounds😀
Good point Gary thanks for mentioning it!
Get a Japanese toilet that plays music. If you really need to, maybe they would program a John Philip Souza march into the toilet.
😂😂
🎉 the best fan install video I’ve seen. Great tips on the 4” to 2” adapter. The quick connectors for electrical wires look so easy. No more twist caps.
I watched this out of curiosity and I now know how to install a bathroom fan in the future! Thanks!
Love this Kayden thanks! Curiosity is one of the best qualities to have!
Not easy with older homes which have a 3 in duct. This is the first video I have come across where someone has gone into the details of installing the the 4in to 3in duct reducer. Thank you, will give another shot at this today.
@Daru Dillon, pls share the link for purchasing 4 in to 3 in duct reducer.
Good video. Please emphasize safety more: you pointed out having gloves when working with metal, but when working with overhead sheetrock, safety glasses are essential to protect the eyes from dust and insulation.
Two tips for anyone attempting to do this work:
1. get a Studbuddy to find screws holding up the sheetrock. This can help in not tearing the sheetrock for later use
2. use an oscillating tool for cutting the sheetrock
Hi Leticia, Thanks for sharing your tips with us!
A keyhole saw cuts sheetrock very quickly.
Very realistic video showing it doesnt always go as planed....meaning cutting out more sheetrock than expected adopting vent line and size,having to patch sheetrock, alot of these DIY videos are very misleading to unsuspecting people with little to no experience. I always cringe when I hear the words " all you have to do is..." lol.
I appreciate your perspective. It’s so true. Not all things work out how you want but that is where the learning happens.
loved your video. I have been afraid to do this to my upstairs bathroom but now I will give it a try
Good luck Angelo 👍🏽
Nicely done! You covered a lot of details that others gloss over. Thanks!
Thanks Rich! I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Cheers!
i remember watching sportsnet as a child, sometimes through early morning if i woke up at like 4.00am. thank you daru
Great times working in sports. Long nights but worth it. Hope you’re doing well!
@@DaruDhillon cheers. i can see that, perhaps you were not live at 4h though, haha. thank you, i am emigrating to eurasia, obstacles are there, but i suppose i am overcoming them. perhaps thats my sports interview version of the story, haha. warmly appreciated, thank you again. good days to you.
I love these type of repair videos -- makes me realize that I need to pay someone to do this as I'm incapable to using power tools safely.
You could do it, man. The drywall can be cut with a jab saw (hand tool). Costs less than 10 bucks.
🤣🤣🤣
Same 😂😂😂
It's not using the power tools for me. it's having them. From the crimper to that small drywall saw. Not in my tool box. I'm with you. I'll hire someone.
Timely! I removed one today and it was just vented into the attic. Fortunately I did not see any mold. Tomorrow I have to make the opening big enough so I can get up there and run 12’ of semi flexible to the outside wall! So much for easy!
I hope your installation goes smoothly! Give yourself a pat on the back for fixing the issue and making your home healthy. That’s important!
If you live in a region that gets below-freezing temps, buy the flexible insulated duct line. Otherwise, cold winter air in your attic condenses on your warm duct and creates dripping water on your ceiling drywall.
*Great clean install , great work . Its definitely worth doing if it has better performance than the older models. I know sometimes after a hot shower that too much steam damages the sheet rock after a while*
Your work is as nice and beautiful as yourself. I do have learned a lot from it. Thank you, Ma'am.
So nice of you Meritocracy!
Just did my first one last week. Old fan was just loud and not enough power. Took about an hour, not too tough. I was dreading doing it though for a few days.
Awesome Bart! That’s great that you did it on your own. 👏🏽
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Just installed this exact fan in an old home. Yours went far smoother. Didn’t realize the job could be done without frequent swearing. Your channel should be called “The perfect woman”. Thanks for the lessons.
Thanks John! I can relate older homes have their challenges but you did it.
John, you immature whacko. Rub one out, son.
Lol
Swearing is a normal part of any repair job.
I just say “I’m starting a project. Send away the women and children.” We’re empty nesters so my wife knows not to bother me.😁
I watched a video an hour or so ago where a guy installed an exhaust fan in his bathroom and it had bluetooth and color changing capabilities. It was close to $300 but was really cool. I know you can get fans for about $50 that have the basic needs met, but if I could budget for that bluetooth one that would be the ultimate in exhaust fans!
That would be amazing! There is some cool tech out there. I’m on a budget 😎
@@DaruDhillon I'm on a budget as well, I will be building this one paycheck at a time, but I've decided that since I won't be buying a new bathtub/shower, and won't be buying new cabinets I can afford to splurge and go over the top every once in awhile..LOL and since I haven't been able to feel safe in my own bathtub (without fear of falling thru the floor) for several years now, I think I'll be making that new bathroom my little heavenly oasis! I already have over 100 glass blocks that I want to use for a partician and I want to find an old makeup dresser like my Grandma had, to put into the bathroom... So this quiet, Bluetooth color changing bathroom fan will be the icing on the cake. *I just checked on that Bluetooth exhaust fan and it's $199.00 not $299.00 so that's even better!* It's the Broan Nu-Tone. Check it out. You could probably find it cheaper somewhere else other than Home Depot.
@@WhispersFromTheDark sounds like you have everything in good hands. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it will be great! Thanks for the suggestion. Sounds wonderful!
I just thought I needed to change the fan in my bathroom and here is the "how-to". TH-cam was hearing my thoughts, I have not mentioned this to anyone or even looked up tutorials. ☺
Glad you found this video. TH-cam is great for that. That’s next level algorithm working for you. Cheers!
Loved the video, would like to have seen how Daru did the drywall patch.
Yes, next time I’ll do that. I have a drywall playlist with lots of patching you can check out if interested. It’s a skill that comes in handy! Thanks Fogman
@Daru Dhillon Very well presented video. Your can-do attitude is contagious. Wish you had showed the drywall repair part. I really hate drywall. Thanks for all the tips.
Good to know. I have a ceiling patch video in my drywall playlist that can help you out.
Great job and step by step install instructions.
Very nice job! Does look more expensive.
Thanks, I appreciate that and think so too!
Jobs like this require a lot of patience .Obviously, that's one of your strong points . Not as easy as it looks .
Couldn’t you just watch Daru all day? She is amazing.
I appreciate your support. Thank-you.
Very good skills. I'm doing this myself. My question is; wouldn't it just be a lot less work and cost to just replace the motor?
Yes. You could replace the motor. Easy for you to do. I wanted to install this fan because I think it’s great value, style and efficiency. Thanks, Todd! Good question.
Thank you for the video. This job is not complete if the vent line is not tracked down. You do not know where the venting goes to (is it vented out of the roof or just dumps into the attic which leads to all sorts of issues) or if the venting is blocked or crushed. If the status of the venting is unknown a new vent path should be run (typically out of the side of the bathroom if possible. Build a small soffit to place the fan and venting within.
This fan is vented through the exterior wall. You can see the 3ft of ductwork in the ceiling when it’s open. To check use your phone and record a video of it to confirm. It is indeed essential to exhaust it outdoors. Thanks!
Daru, I absolutely loved and appreciated your careful explanations on how to properly install a bathroom ceiling exhaust-fan.
Well done, Daru!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know Robert. Cheers!
A big concern about using reducers. You can still buy "economy" but quiet 3 inch fans that are usually about 50 cfm. The 4 inch are usually about 90 cfm. HOWEVER, the cross section area of a 3 inch pipe is 9/16 that of a 4 inch. Therefore, your new 4 inch fan will not be able to push 90 cfm into a 3 inch duct. At best it means you wasted your money, and at worst, you could burn out the fan motor because it cannot run at full speed. If you must have a greater flow, buy a couple feet of 4 inch duct with your new fan and replace the whole length. Also saves you the work of patching and painting the ceiling. I believe in staying with 50 cfm, especially with difficult attic access, because 90 cfm units require that much more outside replacement air flow from some door or window.
Appreciate your perspective and tips. Ideally it's best to go with a 4" line in this case.
The older ones are built to last, you could just chemically clean the plastic intake cover and save alot of money and keep a quality working product. Newer is now usually worse than what you have already
Those are great suggestions and true. The original fan was at least 30 years old. It stopped working. I agree that if something is working it’s doing its job. Grateful for that.
Wow. Nicely done. Beautiful result.
Thanks J.W. Love it too!
Super simple 3 days of work with drywall repair repainting and a couple hundred dollars of tools. Super easy
Most replacements are straight forward and simple. My hope is there’s an opportunity to learn from this and to troubleshoot. 👍🏽
I have been thinking about changing my bathroom vent, stumbled on to this great video, super discriptive with awesome tips. Subscribed and thumbs up.
Awesome! Thank you!
Same! I was dusting/vacuuming and accidentally bumped one and I realized how old and frail it’s time to replace. I had no idea it would be so much work to do it! I changed out all my light fixtures recently but thought that would be easier! I have the same exact vent that was the old one in this video so I’m sure I’ll be doing everything you did. I’m ok with that.c just hoping it would have been a quick pop off and pop new one on. 😩
Thank you. I searched like a hundred videos before this one. And your video actually explains the step by step process. Your video was very informative and helpful, thank you.
do you have a video on fixing ceiling drywall?
@@Echo3_ I do have a ceiling patch video in my drywall playlist.
I hate cutting drywall. It is really hard to get the texture to match. The paint is also hard to match because the existing area is not as clean.
Dr. Dhillon, that was a nice surgery~!
My grandmother always wanted a doctor. That’s the best I can do!
@@DaruDhillon Wonderful~! You are definitely a doctor in what you do!
@@andylau7268 Thanks Andy! 😊
great work. clean job.
Thank-you kindly Arda!
I get cutting the drywall if its the ceiling on on the first floor of a 2 story house. If there is access above (attic), save the drywall fix / repainting.....because if the ceiling has a texture or knock down texture it will take hours to do the repair and correctly match the texture / paint.
BTW....Never use the push in wire connectors. The contact area is not the same as a twist on wire nut, the springs inside the push in get loose over time and all the entire electrical load is going through a thin piece of metal inside the push on (there is no wire to wire contact). Push ins are a BAD idea and there is a reason they are not allowed on commercial projects!
What a mission I just put a new cover on my old fan and done.
And I’m even cheaper than you. I would take down the cover and spray paint it 😊
@@mrnt1257 wow
I would leave it be.@@mrnt1257
@@mrnt1257 My tought exactly!
@@mrnt1257Lmao
You just got a new subscriber!
You’re awesome!
@@DaruDhillon and SO you 👍
Nice job on the vent fan replacement. Great video! The world needs more women like you!
Thanks Bob that’s so nice to hear! There’s so many good people out there, I’m grateful for that! 💕
First video I watched after searching and the fan you replaced is identical to the 30 year old one in my house. I learned a lot, great content, thanks.😁
She left out the hard part. Cosmetics. Finishing the ceiling. It will require finding something to screw the drywall patch to. It will require fiberglass tape and two or three coats of compound. Sanding the compound. If the ceiling is anything but smooth it will require texturing or popcorn which requires a compressor and a pattern pistol and experience. It most likely will need the entire ceiling repainted unless you have the exact matching paint. These are skills and equipment most DIY folks don't have. If the above steps are not done correctly your ceiling will look like the local cub scout troop installed your fan. There is another way to accomplish this task by cutting the old fan supports, installing deadwood on top of the drywall to attach new fan, then attach a flexible extension tube onto the new fan thus avoiding any ceiling repair problems. Somewhat more complicated but will save cutting up the ceiling.
Here’s how I patch ceilings for a perfect finish: How to Patch a Hole in the Ceiling | The Best Ceiling Hole Patch Is...
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Hi there! This is so helpful!! Do you have a video on how you fixed the drywall in the ceiling? Thank you!!
Hi! Thanks for asking. This should help you out: How to Patch a Hole in the Ceiling | The Best Ceiling Hole Patch Is...
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Good on you for building your skills!
Do not break the drywall piece you cut out, save it,mesh tape it back into place, plaster it back into place, sand,prime, paint.
That’s the best way. Thanks for the tips!
It's odd that you didn't show the needed drywall/painting repair in the ceiling. A pro would do all the work from above so he could get paid on the same day, you know not having to repair the drywall and re-paint the ceiling.
I have a whole playlist with drywall repairs and ceiling hole patching you can check out. Here’s one: Drywall Repair: The BEST Ceiling Hole Patch Is...
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Thank you! Great job. How much is this installation?
Priceless if you do it yourself. A simple fan replacement varies depending on the labor rates in your area and ease of installation.
I wish you had shown the detail patching of the sheetrock. Dis you have to block the inside to attach the new sheetrock?
Hi, I have a ceiling patch video link in the description that goes in depth on how I patch ceilings. It shows proper patching techniques. A lot of my projects have drywall repairs so to avoid repeating myself I have separate drywall videos. I hope you check them out. Drywall is a skill you can use again and again. Cheers! 👍🏽
@@DaruDhillon I guess I jumped the gun, Sorry.
Nice job, enjoyed your video
Glad you enjoyed it
I’ve been putting off replacing ours for a long time. Thank you for the video. Glad yours wasn’t straight forward. Certain our 60 year old version won’t be.
Good luck with your installation Johnlee! Here’s hoping you have a straightforward install. Thanks for watching 👍🏽
It's easier to tidy up wires inside an electrical box if the outer wire sheathing is stripped back to the strain relief as soon as it enters the box rather than having 2 or 3 inches of sheathed romex extending into the box which is a sure sign an amateur was there.
@@Darryl603 thanks for sharing your feedback Darryl. All the best to you.
Using a reducer tends to really reduce the effectiveness of the fan... actually In my area code now requires 6" vent both for washrooms and stoves... as much as it is a pain, I likely would have replaced the whole vent line with 6" with the new fan unit.
I’d do the same now too.
Awesome
Thanks Michael, back at you!
Just did four fans not that easy. First to get screws out old vent we had to cut metal with tin snips. Also you have a pile of insulation fall out when you pull the old box out.
You did it. Great job and you did four!
Great job now do mine please
Sign me up!
Put your template up and cut out drywall before removing existing. Gives you more room to work without wallboard in your way.
@@JessicaT-qp9uv thanks for your feedback
That is ridiculous you would not have even been able to remove that fan housing because the duct would have been screwed to the exhaust outlet. You would have had to remove the screws before you could take the housing down.
if it includes the part on how to repair the dry wall, then it would be a lot better, its a pity that it was not shown.
If you’d like to repair your ceiling here’s how to do it: Best Ceiling Hole Patch Is...
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Man, that’s a lot of work, just to replace a vent cover😢
The fan wasn’t working. It’s definitely more work than normal.
You can just replace the motor no cutting required
And patching that cut you did would be horrible for a DIY person. At least cut a rectangle not a weird trapezoid.
I wish I could have seen the drywall patch since you cut it out between the framing.
Thanks for letting me know Susan, I’ll keep that in mind for next time. I added furring strips in behind the patch so it doesn’t crack and I use a special patching tape. Here’s a link to how I patch: How to Patch a Hole in the Ceiling | The Best Ceiling Hole Patch Is...
th-cam.com/video/R7ILT22gAJc/w-d-xo.html hope it helps! If you have any questions I’m here to help.
You realize that you reduce the CFM by not using the proper duct size. Good on you for taking it on though. Nice job
Yes. If I were to do it today I’d take the extra time to rip out the whole run. If I did that the amount of people hiring out their fan replacement would shoot up like a rocket. Thanks rebar!
Well this escalated quickly! Just paint the old yellow cover white.
@@peterpowers4851 that’s a good idea! The motor wasn’t working either and I wanted to test out this fan. Glad I did!
@@DaruDhillon good work on the install. I imagine even if it did work it would have been very loud compared to the new one.
I am trying to replace my fans during my bathroom remodel. The contractors are not happy with the fans I bought, how much labor do you think this is going to be?
@@Cali_wow_HC as long as the fan fits in your joist cavity there shouldn’t be an issue. I can’t quote because labor costs vary wildly. Fan replacement are generally straightforward unless your vents are really old and undersized.
Nice vid! Our fan cover plates have yellowed over time, like one in your video. The fan motor itself is fine (still quiet). Can you buy replacement covers? Thanks!
Great advice Craig, thanks for sharing! I have a video on how to install replacement covers which is the perfect solution. This motor was dead but I love an easy cover replacement. 👍🏽
Love your positive attitude when attacking a project. That can do attitude makes the project attainable (and you’re very pretty also)
A favor, please: please do not use any music while you are speaking. It is very distracting and makes it tougher to hear you. Thank you.
Hi Stephen, thank you for letting me know. I will keep your suggestion in mind.
You’ve gotta be kidding. Her voice is about twice as loud as the music unless there’s no talking going on and THEN the music volume increases. Get a life!
I didn't even notice the music. Her voice was understandable the whole video.
@@SalvadorSTMZ understandable, yes, but the music was unnecessary when she was talking.
Turn off sound. Enable captions.
Good job! I think I would have just spray painted the old one white. Haha.
You and me both! Good idea!
excellent video
Thanks so much Dilip 👍🏽
I love smart women who get also dirty. My wife is a country girl with a Bachelor in Chemistry. I love it! I’m an electrical engineer. We both get dirty! 🤣🤣🤣
My kind of people! Getting dirty means you’re not scared of hard work and you don’t take yourself too seriously.
Won't be all that quiet reducing to 3" duct. Signs of a pro using Milwaukee tools and wearing the same plaid shirt like Norm Abram.
Ideally you’d upgrade the vent. It is an ultra quiet fan , it’s been great. I’m Canadian I was born with a plaid shirt!
Beautiful smart talented women ... Love it 👍
Thank you so much!
@@DaruDhillon
You are welcome
Just get an oscillating tool and a metal cutting blade and you can cut that quickly. Just make sure that you don't accidentally cut any wires.
Great advice. I appreciate you sharing. It’s handy tool to have.
pretty cool, wear safety glasses!
Thanks!
Good Job!!!
Thanks Marcus!
Code is minimal reducing pipe size defeats the fan cfm never mind length, it probably exhausts into the attic?
It exhausts out the side wall
@@DaruDhillon Wow did not expect a response. Thank you and you did an excellent job.
@@jamesolszewski1447 I appreciate you watching James. We all learn a lot from your feedback and comments.
I’m the person that would definitely hire you to do this for me. I’m horrible and clumsy with tools. Hahaha 😂
Anytime Sage! 👍🏽
I would be using goggles when working with insulation and drywall. Have you never had anything fall into your eyes from above?
Definitely wear glasses. Protecting your eyes is important!
I have never seen a fan like this in any house before.
American homes are weird 😂
Canadian homes are weirder. I’m in Toronto. 😅
@@DaruDhillon I live in Australia and most houses look the same lol
@@ThaCyNiQ hello to you in Australia! 🇦🇺
Turning a break off doesn't ensure power is off, breakers fail. Always use your tester to confirm the wires are not hot!!
Always do that
You can replace just the motor in most of these most it plugs in and two bolts and you can spray paint the grill face or just paint it with white house paint. It's easy.
That’s great idea Joe! Smart thinking. 👍🏽
@@DaruDhillon people don't clean these but sometimes the plastic is just brittle and brakes. People need to clean these they can catch on fire.
@@joeearley3351 That's so true. I have a video on the replacement fan cover where I cleaned the fan because it was incredibly dirty. Should be done at least once a year.
That the landlord special
thank u, your video helped me to remove my 30 yo fan and upgraded a new one.
Awesome. So glad you found it helpful and did it yourself! ❤️
This tutorial has been most helpful. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Lex! Hope your DIY goes well! 👍🏽
Lucky this wasn’t a popcorn or knock down ceiling.
For sure!
Great tip about hvac tape backing removed from the middle. It will save me extra frustration
Glad it was helpful Eric!
I live in a condo that was built in 1982. I think my bathroom exhaust fan is getting due to be replaced. I'll probably need a reducer too. My drywall patching on walls hasn't been very good although that might be attributed to using products that come in a plastic tub.
A few tips I’ve learned for drywall patching over the years:
1. Buy a roll of fiberglass tape and a plastic bucket of drywall compound, plus a good drywall knife twice as wide as the tape. The right material makes all the difference and is there for your next project.
2. Cut and remove the old drywall as clean as possible. If necessary, add some 2x4 blocking to the ceiling joists to screw the drywall to the ceiling.
3. When you get a clean opening, and dry fit a piece drywall to fill the hole, mark and offset slightly wider than half the tape. Use a really sharp knife to cut the drywall just as deep as the paper face, and remove the paper from the existing drywall and the patch.
4. Use the tape to bridge the gap.
Screw through the tape then add another piece of tape on top. Because the drywall paper has been removed, you should still be below the surface of the drywall.
5. Work the drywall compound by smearing it in a tray, or even just the bucket, many times to make it as creamy smooth as possible. Apply at least two coats. Focus on pressing the compound into any voids on the first coat. While it dries, sprinkle a little water on the unused compound, close the lid and clean the tools. Go through the same process for the second and probably third coat focusing on getting level, then smooth. Use the surface of the drywall as a guide for the smooth surface. If the compound starts to ravel, make sure the drywall knife is relatively flat (less than 45), and possibly spritz a little water.
6. Before closing the compound, spray some water. It will help to keep it from drying out for the next time.
7. Sand smooth and paint.
Im just going to replace the fan without the housing. What a pain to align the duct wow
If it helps to simply your options, that’s good! 👍🏽
hmmmm... If the old fan still works simply spray paint the old (yellowish) grill white and it will look fresh... maybe not "modern" per se but not old looking anymore.
Be honest. 1) you can't screw on the grommet for the wires without attic access. Apparantly your attic cam hascaccess. 2) Do be afraid of cutting off drywalls, if you don't know how to patch it, sand it, prime, paint, repeat.... don't skip straight to the end.
This bathroom is located on the first floor with two floors above it. The house doesn’t have an attic at all. Cheers!
Notice how the attachment of the drywall patch square was entirely skipped.
I have several videos on how to patch drywall including ceiling patches. It’s an in depth tutorial that’s loaded with my favourite tips! I patch drywall all the time in my videos and like to keep them separate to give them the time they deserve. Check them out in my drywall playlist! 👊🏽
So what time do you get off?
House built in '74. Just found out the 1/2 bathroom fan is not vented out of the house...not duct.
Good thing you found it. You can add a new duct so that it vents outside.
You gave great details. I felt like your apprentice 😂! You got a new subscriber
Thanks for the sub! I could use an apprentice. You’re hired! 🙌🏽
good job. thank yo
Thanks, good to hear from you! 👍🏽
Holy crap! Change the fan. Patch the Sheetrock and paint the entire ceiling. Ah, no thanks.
You never know what will happen in an old house. Hopefully there is something to learn in the process. Good to hear from you Jorge! 👍🏽
I wonder how much it would cost to get a pro to do this work . ? Thank You for the excellent videos . 🇨🇦
Just a heads up, romex is usually pronounced "roam-ex".
Thanks for the heads up! I’ve been mispronouncing it for years. My bad.