How to Replace a Bathroom Vent Fan
When the bathroom fan does not seem to be working efficiently or is too noisy, it may need to be replaced. Before purchasing a new bathroom fan, measure the size of the bathroom, and buy one that can handle the bathroom size. Once you know how to replace a bathroom vent fan, you can have the new one installed in a couple of hours. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Disconnect the power to the bathroom vent by turning off the circuit breaker.
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Insert a flathead screwdriver between the cover plate and the ceiling, and unsnap the cover plate from the vent housing.
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Remove the motor by unscrewing the attaching screws with a screwdriver. Check the wires with a circuit tester to confirm that the power is off. Disconnect the wires from the motor by either unscrewing the terminal screws or unsnapping the plastic quick connect harness.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the housing into the ceiling. Carefully lower the housing, and remove the vent duct from the bathroom fan by unscrewing the clamp.
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Use a screwdriver to loosen the electrical cable clamp on the housing. Slide the cable out, and set the old housing out of the way.
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Insert the new housing into the hole in the ceiling. Mark the attaching screw holes with a pencil, and remove the housing.
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Use a drill to drill holes where you have marked. Insert plastic anchors into the holes.
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Insert the electrical cable into the new housing, and tighten the cable clamp down. Attach the vent duct to the dryer vent, and secure it with the clamp.
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Insert the new housing into the ceiling, and secure it by installing screws into the plastic anchors.
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Connect the wires to the new motor housing by either securing the wires to the screw terminals or using a quick connect connection. Secure the motor to the housing by attaching it with the supplied hardware.
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Snap the vent cover over the housing. Reconnect the power supply to the bathroom vent by turning the circuit breaker back on.
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Tips & Warnings
Sometimes when you purchase a kit, you can simply replace the motor assembly and won't need to remove the housing.
Always disconnect the power before working with electrical wires.
References
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