I should go out and buy a lottery ticket. I looked up "how to replace a bathroom fan" in TH-cam and this was the first video to pop-up. It is the exact same model as mine. Your video helped me so much. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. This video is everything that is right with the internet.
If your fan just doesn't suck good anymore, don't replace the whole unit, just clean it. Most of these have fan blades that can be removed by simply pulling them off of the shaft. Sometimes you have to push down first, and then pull up, to break it free without damaging the motor. Then, soak the blades in a bucket of hot soapy water for a few minutes and then brush them and rinse them off. Over time, the dust buildup on the leading edge of the blades causes them to no longer "cut" through the air, which is almost always the reason a bathroom fan doesn't suck air. Being in a moist environment, the dust tends to stick to the leading edges of the blades. Depending on how dusty your home is, this can happen within just a few months. It's good to clean your bathroom fan every year or two, to prevent mold buildup in your bathroom.
As an electrician I must say you did a great job. Quick and easy without using a lot of terminology which is always so confusing to laymen. I'm always viewing handyman projects because I like doing the work for myself.
I had 3 exhaust fans go out, and I always thought you had to go in the attic to replace them, today one more went out, and I was like, welp, time to TH-cam a fix/repair/replace video. This answered so many questions, after I watched this video, I drove to home depot and had the fan replaced in less than 5 mins. Thanks!
THANK YOU!! My roommate had to clean his bathroom fan. Not done in 9yrs! I'm a girl. He didn't believe me when I told him how to do it sooo, yeah. Thank you! He is mechanically defunct so your video was the bomb....soooo grateful!
I was about to hire someone to do this, but I watched your video and it seemed easy, so I bought it and had it changed out in 15 minutes (for like $30). Thanks man!
Thank you so very much. Your valuable simple comment about plugging something into the socket on the ceiling fan saved me from so much work. I plugged in a little light and it worked. So I plug the ceiling fan plugged back in and pushed it up tight, and it worked. It must’ve stopped working because the plug must’ve come loose. You saved me so much work! I appreciate it and I subscribed to your channel!
Good vid - educational and useful. I thought the fan I bought (before I pulled out the old fan) would not work because the new fan will not fit in the existing housing, but this has shown me how to remove the housing and install an all new fan. The old fan is about 30 years old, or more. Thanks! - from a not so handy homeowner 😅
My wife been telling me to fix the fan in an extra bathroom where our birds sleep for sometime now and I finally said, "OK I'll see how to do it on youtube" Thanks! I will try this out tomorrow.
I know video is 4 yrs old but it just saved me a huge hassle with filing a claim with builder. My fan had fallen out because of the missing support screw.Easy fix after watching you- Thank you
My husband had to go up in the attic anyway because the old fans and the electric were stapled to the attic framing, and the duct was hard piped in. It proved to be a very difficult replacement, but he still did it, this video was helpful, and i love our new fans.
Great video. It Took longer to vacuum out the dust than to install the fan and cover. And a shout out to Broan manufacturers... thank you for NOT changing the design.
Thank you for making the video. You make it so clear that any one can understand the process. I have no idea that how to fix the vent fan. looking at your I was able to fix my Vent fan.
The 4.0 Sonnes is rather loud for a fan. I purchased a 90cfm @ 0.8 Sonnes for my bathroom that is 60 sqft. Most codes set the minimum cfm requirement based on the size of the room. Also remember that what goes out, needs to come in. If the room shuts tight with no in vents, then the fan can do little.
Stupid question but how do you know if the motor is burned out? I need a fan fixed, it turns on but it doesn’t do what it needs to. Steam and condensation builds in the bathroom and mold grows on the ceilings even though the fan is on. There is no window in the bathroom.
can you please help clarify something at the 1:05 mark. You say if you are just replacing the motor then bend these metal clips and pop it out. What are you referring to for metal clips ? I can't the metal tray it to pop out
Great easy video!! My fan seem like working fine (but only twice thankfully) with high wind & rain it leaks in one spot from between the fan box & drywall. I'd I caulk around fan box will that stop the occasional leaks? Suggestions?? Tks!
Nice quick and precise video. I need to do this and I thought I'd be replacing the whole thing but thanks to you, I'll probably just need to replace the motor and that'll save me some money. Thanks!
As far as removing the face/grill/cover (not sure what the correct term is). I have a older fan that isn't spinning. I tried but cannot remover the cover. Any tips or suggestions. Since its older could it just to stuck to the dry wall?
Great video. Your fan appears to be identical to the one in my bathroom. Which was 17 years old and would not turn on at all...all you got was a humming sound when you turned on the switch. But you know what I did...before ordering parts, I realized the thing was caked in grease and grime, so I unplugged it and doused it liberally with Greased Lightning grease cutter and then WD-40. Let it dry about 5-6 hours. Plugged it back in, hit the switch, it now runs just like brand new. Maybe something to try before you go to the expense and hassle of installing a new one.
Great video you were very informative and helpful I especially like that you got straight to the point. I wish more people would be like you when making these videos. Thanks great job 👍
Good video. For me the worst part by far was getting the fan cover back on. Those spring clamps have lots of strength and are thin and need to be compressed: I finally figured the angle of my ladder vs. the fan housing needed to be just so: I needed to see (the 2nd slot - first one was easy) but I also needed to have the flexibility of my wrists. Once that was figured in I put on some thin leather gloves to be able to push those spring together enough to fit through the slot. Hope this helps
Our bathroom exhaust fan is 15 years old and is beginning to show it's age. Thinking of replacing. The one that was shown getting replaced is the exact same model in my bathroom
@AdamDIY In an apartment building are the bathroom vents connected to downstairs apartments?. Or each unit above and below? I got really bad smoker problem coming from downstairs neighbors. They light up all day long and smells like ground zero comes through from my bathroom vent. I've blocked the vent with whatever I could
When we moved into our home three years ago I've been "living" with a noisy bathroom fan. This ends today! So embarrassed the solution was a $14 replacement part. Thanks for the video!
Angela Dabney, mine couldn't move a kleenex held in front & it was way too loud. FIlth seemed the culprit (previous tenants - not mine) I unplugged the motor & popped out the mounting plate. I pulled the plastic blades off the motor shaft & soaked in hot soapy water, gagged & washed. [Don't even think about what I cleaned out of there :þ] I Used WD40 to clean the motor & steel wool to clean rust & stuff off the shaft. I added a couple drops of 3n1 Machine Oil to the shaft in the front & back of the motor and 2 more drops under the blade's side before sliding them back on. It's running quieter than I expected. I'm happy it actually moves air for the first time. I knew oiling it would likely quite it down. Sadly cleaning & oiling is the ONLY way to find out if the blades are moving too slowly (can't see it otherwise). At least, I saved it from the landfill :] I swear I can breathe better now.
The fan does not seem to be coming out at all, no mater how much I try to pull it out by twisting the clips. is it possible that it is stuck in there with something else holding it in place? It is a Broan model and looks similar to your fan in the video, but it is possible that it is a lot older, and so a different model, maybe? Any suggestions would help! Thank you!
A fan in my house and my mothers house were having trouble at the same time. Both fans were close to 40 years old. New fans looked cheap compared to the old units, so I just gave the old ones a good cleaning. About 5 years later, they still run like new.
Could be the motor is sticking. Mine did this and there was hair wrapped around the spindle. Took the motor out and cleaned it and it is good to go for another 45 years!!!!
If I wanted to just replace the motor I'd simply pop out the clips... - Just like how? (The entire unit was removed and taken out of the camera's view.) And, as far as the noise rating, is there a certain level I should look for?
70 cfm is up to code for continuous use, for intermittent use it is 100 cfm in the international mechanical code if your state uses that code. Home Depot,lowes, other companies are not responsible to know.
Continuous vs. intermittent is not how the cfm rating is portrayed by manufacturers and retailers. The cfm factor in choosing a ceiling vent fan is related to room size. Continuous vs. intermittent makes no sense. Who lets their fan run continuously?
Adam one?, you put caulking around the edges?? I am thinking that you mean NOT ON the plastic cover but just between the motor & wall so moisture doesn't get up into the attic. I say this because I often clean my cover to the fan & caulking would not allow removal of the cover. Am I understanding this right?
+BevG181 Right, not on the plastic cover. I put it in between the metal housing and the sheetrock. In this installation there was a fairly large gap into the attic so a bit of Acrylic Latex Caulk really helped to close it up.
good vid,,,,,I have always called these fart fans.... I think that manufacturers purposely make them a bit noisy so that people can't hear you fart while doing your business.
You only think people can't hear you, because you have a noisy fan blaring in your ear. But people outside the bathroom don't hear the fan much and they can hear everything you're doing in there!
Our fam sounds clackety, but it still works. I removed the top and plugged in a lamp and a hot iron, and neither turned on. Once the plug was back into the unit, it was on - clackety again. What does that mean? Works with fan, but not with anything plugged into it?
Ok so just to confirm: if you flip the wall switch and whatever you plug in doesnt turn on the issue is the wall switch? Is it possible for half a two button wall switch to fail? My lights turn on, but the fan doesnt. Thanks.
Wow love this video my fan has been out 10 months and I have been scared to attempt to do anything in changing it. So I will test the plug blow dryer to see if it's the motor or electrical still scared but video was awesome. And if you don't see me comment again I have died bec of electrical
You can also typically just lube the bearings and put it back together. Due to fire safety regulations, most of those motors actually can't "burn up". They can sit in a stall condition all day.
@@claireredfield4842 It's literally in how they are regulated and built. If there was a fire, somebody probably put a nail through a wire, but even then it's hard to get a fire to start. It would almost have to be one with a heater in it that was never cleaned, or mice built a nest in the heater. If your bored, just get one, cheap ones are only like $15, set it in your driveway, jam it with a pencil, fire it up, sit back with a good book and see how long it takes to start on fire.
@@claireredfield4842 $55???? you got ripped off. The cheapos are like $15. Not much of a fire if you could just put another one in, lol. There are videos on youtube that explain how those motors work, but the best one I'm thinking of is so far down my history list I can't find it now or I'd link it for you. Until you learn what caused the fire, you won't be able to prevent the next one.
The people that did my bathroom exhaust fan left a half inch gap between the ceiling/drywall and entire unit somehow... I found this to be the probable reason for bad air flow and condensation on the ceiling. Any ideas on the easiest way to fix this? Thanks 🙏
I have a air fan in the bathroom but it's not working, because I don't feel no air, especially when it's very humid in the hot summer days, I live in a rental apartment should I tell the Landlord to check it out?
I found a replacement cover to the ceiling, and a replacement fan kit at Home Depot. It was pretty easy! Thanks +AdamDIY for this video it was very useful, and I consulted other videos of similar content as well.
We ended up replacing the whole thing and are We are having trouble with our motor plug working. Do you know what could cause that? We made sure all the wires were correct too.
I should go out and buy a lottery ticket. I looked up "how to replace a bathroom fan" in TH-cam and this was the first video to pop-up. It is the exact same model as mine. Your video helped me so much. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. This video is everything that is right with the internet.
If your fan just doesn't suck good anymore, don't replace the whole unit, just clean it. Most of these have fan blades that can be removed by simply pulling them off of the shaft. Sometimes you have to push down first, and then pull up, to break it free without damaging the motor. Then, soak the blades in a bucket of hot soapy water for a few minutes and then brush them and rinse them off.
Over time, the dust buildup on the leading edge of the blades causes them to no longer "cut" through the air, which is almost always the reason a bathroom fan doesn't suck air. Being in a moist environment, the dust tends to stick to the leading edges of the blades. Depending on how dusty your home is, this can happen within just a few months. It's good to clean your bathroom fan every year or two, to prevent mold buildup in your bathroom.
I'm always viewing handyman projects because I like doing the work for myself.
Thanks!
As an electrician I must say you did a great job. Quick and easy without using a lot of terminology which is always so confusing to laymen. I'm always viewing handyman projects because I like doing the work for myself.
I had 3 exhaust fans go out, and I always thought you had to go in the attic to replace them, today one more went out, and I was like, welp, time to TH-cam a fix/repair/replace video. This answered so many questions, after I watched this video, I drove to home depot and had the fan replaced in less than 5 mins. Thanks!
THANK YOU!! My roommate had to clean his bathroom fan. Not done in 9yrs! I'm a girl. He didn't believe me when I told him how to do it sooo, yeah. Thank you! He is mechanically defunct so your video was the bomb....soooo grateful!
I was about to hire someone to do this, but I watched your video and it seemed easy, so I bought it and had it changed out in 15 minutes (for like $30). Thanks man!
Thank you so very much. Your valuable simple comment about plugging something into the socket on the ceiling fan saved me from so much work. I plugged in a little light and it worked. So I plug the ceiling fan plugged back in and pushed it up tight, and it worked. It must’ve stopped working because the plug must’ve come loose. You saved me so much work! I appreciate it and I subscribed to your channel!
i just had a neighbor do mine, however, when the vent is on, i feel cool in actually coming in the bathroom. Should the vent only pull the air out?
Good vid - educational and useful. I thought the fan I bought (before I pulled out the old fan) would not work because the new fan will not fit in the existing housing, but this has shown me how to remove the housing and install an all new fan. The old fan is about 30 years old, or more.
Thanks!
- from a not so handy homeowner 😅
My wife been telling me to fix the fan in an extra bathroom where our birds sleep for sometime now and I finally said, "OK I'll see how to do it on youtube" Thanks! I will try this out tomorrow.
I know video is 4 yrs old but it just saved me a huge hassle with filing a claim with builder. My fan had fallen out because of the missing support screw.Easy fix after watching you- Thank you
Thanks Adam. I have done many DIY projects. Never a vent fan. You made it easy! Under $25.00 and 20 minutes were back in business.
My husband had to go up in the attic anyway because the old fans and the electric were stapled to the attic framing, and the duct was hard piped in. It proved to be a very difficult replacement, but he still did it, this video was helpful, and i love our new fans.
Excellent video! It really did help me to get the job done, and done properly. I wish all the "how to" videos on You Tube were this good!
Great vid, thanks. It’s particularly important to pay attention to the sone level of the fan as they can be quite loud in small bathrooms.
Great video. It Took longer to vacuum out the dust than to install the fan and cover.
And a shout out to Broan manufacturers... thank you for NOT changing the design.
Thanks for the video. Had to replace my bathroom fan today before work. Never did it before, but your video helped. Thanks again bro.
Aww man you are the best I have seen so far. Thanks a mill. Easy steps for a woman like myself to follow.
Is it possible to replace just the fan with a higher CFM rated fan? I think that’s what I would like to do in ours.
Thank you for making the video. You make it so clear that any one can understand the process. I have no idea that how to fix the vent fan. looking at your I was able to fix my Vent fan.
When the fan is really loud and vacuuming doesn’t help, what tends to be the problem? Should the entire unit be replaced as in this video? Thanks
The 4.0 Sonnes is rather loud for a fan. I purchased a 90cfm @ 0.8 Sonnes for my bathroom that is 60 sqft. Most codes set the minimum cfm requirement based on the size of the room. Also remember that what goes out, needs to come in. If the room shuts tight with no in vents, then the fan can do little.
He bought the loud one because it's his sister's place and she made him do the work lol
Like a supply/return vent? Good point
I like the loud ones, its a feature not a bug. :D
What a nice brother you are Adam! I googled this because my fan wire cover clips are so tight it won't budge!
Stupid question but how do you know if the motor is burned out? I need a fan fixed, it turns on but it doesn’t do what it needs to. Steam and condensation builds in the bathroom and mold grows on the ceilings even though the fan is on. There is no window in the bathroom.
I'm having a similar problem, except the motor on mine is working
Thanks for posting the video. Was super helpful for this 31 yr old who's never replaced one before. 🙏🏻
can you please help clarify something at the 1:05 mark. You say if you are just replacing the motor then bend these metal clips and pop it out. What are you referring to for metal clips ? I can't the metal tray it to pop out
Great easy video!! My fan seem like working fine (but only twice thankfully) with high wind & rain it leaks in one spot from between the fan box & drywall. I'd I caulk around fan box will that stop the occasional leaks? Suggestions?? Tks!
Nice quick and precise video. I need to do this and I thought I'd be replacing the whole thing but thanks to you, I'll probably just need to replace the motor and that'll save me some money. Thanks!
Do you have a link for the motor and fan only. This is a great video thank you so much. That looks to be the same exact fan I have that is out.
Same as the one that I have. Does the fan come standard in size?
I had no idea that you could just replace the fan + motor assembly. Thank you.
Yeah this was a great idea
Same here!
Swapped out the motor assembly in five minutes. Thank you!!
What is easier to replace the whole thing or just the inside portion?
If the sheet metal case is already mounted to the studs would you have to tear down some drywall? Maybe approach it from the attic?
As far as removing the face/grill/cover (not sure what the correct term is). I have a older fan that isn't spinning. I tried but cannot remover the cover. Any tips or suggestions. Since its older could it just to stuck to the dry wall?
Great video. Your fan appears to be identical to the one in my bathroom. Which was 17 years old and would not turn on at all...all you got was a humming sound when you turned on the switch.
But you know what I did...before ordering parts, I realized the thing was caked in grease and grime, so I unplugged it and doused it liberally with Greased Lightning grease cutter and then WD-40. Let it dry about 5-6 hours. Plugged it back in, hit the switch, it now runs just like brand new.
Maybe something to try before you go to the expense and hassle of installing a new one.
Great video you were very informative and helpful I especially like that you got straight to the point. I wish more people would be like you when making these videos. Thanks great job 👍
Do you have a video on just replacing the fan motor?
6 years later, you showed me just enough to drop the mounting plate and swap motors. Purrs like a kitten once again.
I just needed to get the thing off the ceiling, thanks Adam!
Good video. For me the worst part by far was getting the fan cover back on. Those spring clamps have lots of strength and are thin and need to be compressed: I finally figured the angle of my ladder vs. the fan housing needed to be just so: I needed to see (the 2nd slot - first one was easy) but I also needed to have the flexibility of my wrists. Once that was figured in I put on some thin leather gloves to be able to push those spring together enough to fit through the slot. Hope this helps
How do you know the size or what will fit? Like I want to replace just the fan with a more efficient fan.
Respect! Wish I had the technical knowledge and patience for DIY as end up losing my temper or messing it up! Great vid thank.
Our bathroom exhaust fan is 15 years old and is beginning to show it's age. Thinking of replacing. The one that was shown getting replaced is the exact same model in my bathroom
@AdamDIY In an apartment building are the bathroom vents connected to downstairs apartments?. Or each unit above and below? I got really bad smoker problem coming from downstairs neighbors. They light up all day long and smells like ground zero comes through from my bathroom vent. I've blocked the vent with whatever I could
Changed my fan in 5 minutes with your help. Thanks!
Thx for taking the time to make this video much appreciated.
I just want to replace the motor. Where can I buy that at?
Are they all the same size?
Can I make my fan quieter by changing out just the motor?
Idk if it’s still relevant, but yes you can. You just have to make sure the motor will fit properly.
When we moved into our home three years ago I've been "living" with a noisy bathroom fan. This ends today! So embarrassed the solution was a $14 replacement part. Thanks for the video!
If you bought a $14 vent fan, hope your bathroom is 4'×4'.
kirk beverley there’s a sucker born every minute who thinks a bathroom fan has to be more than $14.... clearly showed yourself a suckaaaa
So if the fan is just loud, would just replacing the motor make it more quite?
Angela Dabney, mine couldn't move a kleenex held in front & it was way too loud. FIlth seemed the culprit (previous tenants - not mine) I unplugged the motor & popped out the mounting plate. I pulled the plastic blades off the motor shaft & soaked in hot soapy water, gagged & washed. [Don't even think about what I cleaned out of there :þ] I Used WD40 to clean the motor & steel wool to clean rust & stuff off the shaft. I added a couple drops of 3n1 Machine Oil to the shaft in the front & back of the motor and 2 more drops under the blade's side before sliding them back on. It's running quieter than I expected. I'm happy it actually moves air for the first time. I knew oiling it would likely quite it down. Sadly cleaning & oiling is the ONLY way to find out if the blades are moving too slowly (can't see it otherwise). At least, I saved it from the landfill :]
I swear I can breathe better now.
Not likely no
Hi, my basement bathroom fan is getting in the air not extracting it. Is that normal? Please advise. Thanks
any suggestions on if the junk is falling out?
The fan does not seem to be coming out at all, no mater how much I try to pull it out by twisting the clips. is it possible that it is stuck in there with something else holding it in place? It is a Broan model and looks similar to your fan in the video, but it is possible that it is a lot older, and so a different model, maybe? Any suggestions would help! Thank you!
This video helped me, I might have done it the lazy way... I ordered the exact same fan and just swapped out the fan plate.
Hi, mine is turning on but it seems not sucking any air in when I put my end next to it. Bathroom in fact stays smelly. Any suggestion?
I would replace new motor assembly.making sure it right CFM for your bathroom. At home depot
A fan in my house and my mothers house were having trouble at the same time. Both fans were close to 40 years old. New fans looked cheap compared to the old units, so I just gave the old ones a good cleaning. About 5 years later, they still run like new.
This is a good idea!
Absolutely helpful
Thank you ! Happy holidays
What if it's just being really loud? It turns on then makes a loud sound like it's unbalanced but then quiets down to it's normal volume.
Could be the motor is sticking. Mine did this and there was hair wrapped around the spindle. Took the motor out and cleaned it and it is good to go for another 45 years!!!!
If I wanted to just replace the motor I'd simply pop out the clips... - Just like how? (The entire unit was removed and taken out of the camera's view.) And, as far as the noise rating, is there a certain level I should look for?
How do you know the switch on the wall is the problem and not the outlet in the fan box?
70 cfm is up to code for continuous use, for intermittent use it is 100 cfm in the international mechanical code if your state uses that code. Home Depot,lowes, other companies are not responsible to know.
James Rath thank you. buying tomorrow so I'll remember this.
Continuous vs. intermittent is not how the cfm rating is portrayed by manufacturers and retailers. The cfm factor in choosing a ceiling vent fan is related to room size. Continuous vs. intermittent makes no sense. Who lets their fan run continuously?
Adam one?, you put caulking around the edges?? I am thinking that you mean NOT ON the plastic cover but just between the motor & wall so moisture doesn't get up into the attic. I say this because I often clean my cover to the fan & caulking would not allow removal of the cover. Am I understanding this right?
+BevG181 Right, not on the plastic cover. I put it in between the metal housing and the sheetrock. In this installation there was a fairly large gap into the attic so a bit of Acrylic Latex Caulk really helped to close it up.
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You could also push some foam backer rod into the gap, less messy.
My current fan isn’t getting the moisture out of the bathroom. Looks like I’ll need to replace. How must airflow should I look for on the next fan?
How long did that take you to complete?
It is so nice you had your sons there, I'm sure they love spending time with you! Great video :)
Thanks Adam. Looks like the receptacle is damaged. Can I replace that without replacing the whole housing?
good vid,,,,,I have always called these fart fans.... I think that manufacturers purposely make them a bit noisy so that people can't hear you fart while doing your business.
You only think people can't hear you, because you have a noisy fan blaring in your ear. But people outside the bathroom don't hear the fan much and they can hear everything you're doing in there!
That makes no sense, Matt. Are you suggesting that a fart sound can penetrate a wall more than a fan sound? haha
I guess it depends on if it's Uncle Earl in there or Aunt Earline.
ACoustaDC 😂
Better quality means reduced noise.
Thank you for the video. I have the same exact fan and this video gave me the confidence in replacing it myself.
Do i have to buy specific brand Exhaust for my bathroom, I have one which is not available in market.Please advice. Thanks
How did you get the old case out that was nailed to the beam and why didn't you show that?
Would it be the same for a mobile home?
Thanks for the video. You made it so easy with all details
Our fam sounds clackety, but it still works. I removed the top and plugged in a lamp and a hot iron, and neither turned on. Once the plug was back into the unit, it was on - clackety again. What does that mean? Works with fan, but not with anything plugged into it?
I just had to replace the motor itself not the entire housing, easier than I thought, thanks!!
Did you need to get in the attic for any of this?
Great video! Short, concise and helpful tips that are not typically in the poorly written directions.
Ok so just to confirm: if you flip the wall switch and whatever you plug in doesnt turn on the issue is the wall switch? Is it possible for half a two button wall switch to fail? My lights turn on, but the fan doesnt. Thanks.
How do you know if you can just change the motor & fan?
does the circuit breaker box have anything to do with the bathroom vent not working?
Yes. I can stop the fan is the breaker has been tripped or if the breaker is broken.
Grace video, very easy to follow. Thank you ❤
My house wires also have an additional white, black, red and ground wire. How do I hook it up?
My vent hole us 9.5X10 but the new vent / light is 7.5X7.25 hiw do i fix this so my new bathroom vent can fit?
Wow! Thank you. Mine just stopped working for a few months now and so much mold began to grow on the walls.
Wow love this video my fan has been out 10 months and I have been scared to attempt to do anything in changing it. So I will test the plug blow dryer to see if it's the motor or electrical still scared but video was awesome. And if you don't see me comment again I have died bec of electrical
Did you die? I need to know I’m gonna have to replace my fan
Just replace the motor... who would have thought! Thanks, great video.
You can also typically just lube the bearings and put it back together. Due to fire safety regulations, most of those motors actually can't "burn up". They can sit in a stall condition all day.
@@l337pwnage You'd hope but a house I just went to this Wednesday had one catch on fire.
@@claireredfield4842 It's literally in how they are regulated and built. If there was a fire, somebody probably put a nail through a wire, but even then it's hard to get a fire to start. It would almost have to be one with a heater in it that was never cleaned, or mice built a nest in the heater.
If your bored, just get one, cheap ones are only like $15, set it in your driveway, jam it with a pencil, fire it up, sit back with a good book and see how long it takes to start on fire.
@@l337pwnage Nope standard cheap-o ~55 dollar fan. I don't need to go buy one I just saw the aftermath of one I had to replace/rewire.
@@claireredfield4842 $55???? you got ripped off. The cheapos are like $15.
Not much of a fire if you could just put another one in, lol.
There are videos on youtube that explain how those motors work, but the best one I'm thinking of is so far down my history list I can't find it now or I'd link it for you.
Until you learn what caused the fire, you won't be able to prevent the next one.
Excellent video! Saved me plenty of time and money..
The people that did my bathroom exhaust fan left a half inch gap between the ceiling/drywall and entire unit somehow... I found this to be the probable reason for bad air flow and condensation on the ceiling.
Any ideas on the easiest way to fix this? Thanks 🙏
Appreciate the vid really helped alot for someone whos doesn’t know anything bout this kinda stuff. Vid really helped 🙏🏽
I have a air fan in the bathroom but it's not working, because I don't feel no air, especially when it's very humid in the hot summer days, I live in a rental apartment should I tell the Landlord to check it out?
Hi Adam, i have the fan you originally removed and would now like to replace it with a heater fan for my bathroom (100 sq ft).Any recommendations?
So how do you find a replacement unit if it's gone & theres just a hole in the ceiling? That's my current issue
Thx man. My house is much older....built in 84. Thx for the video!
Is it better to just change the motor than the whole thing?
Only problem is when I take the cover off the motor is not plugged into anything. Still looking for a video that shoes something more like I have
will the new one fit or are there differant sises
How do you know what the size you require is going to be? What part of the original fan or the whole or whatever do you actually measure?
Take off the cover on your old fan and measure the square that is cut into the ceiling.
OK, thank you.
I found a replacement cover to the ceiling, and a replacement fan kit at Home Depot. It was pretty easy!
Thanks +AdamDIY for this video it was very useful, and I consulted other videos of similar content as well.
What size screws did you use?
Anybody know if you can replace with a quieter more efficient motor instead of changing the whole housing? Thanks
We ended up replacing the whole thing and are We are having trouble with our motor plug working. Do you know what could cause that? We made sure all the wires were correct too.