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How to Replace Your Bath Fan

Here's how to change your bath fan without a ton of work! This only takes 10 minutes.

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Old loud ceiling fan that didn't do much of anything.

Old loud ceiling fan that didn't do much of anything.

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Get your kit ready.

Get your kit ready.

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Here is what's in the box.

Here is what's in the box.

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Remove the cover of the old fan. It will be super dusty. Wear a mask and eye protection.

Remove the cover of the old fan. It will be super dusty. Wear a mask and eye protection.

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There's what's inside. I vacuumed before I shot this ;)

There's what's inside. I vacuumed before I shot this ;)

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Unplug the plug. Seriously that's all for the wiring part.

Unplug the plug. Seriously that's all for the wiring part.

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Pop the tabs on the side and the housing slides out. More dust. Ick.

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Attach the new housing plate to the new motor. It comes with two plates, so make sure you use the right one.

Attach the new housing plate to the new motor. It comes with two plates, so make sure you use the right one.

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Push the motor back inside the fan box.

Push the motor back inside the fan box.

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Plug the new unit in.

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Now you are ready to rock. I didn't think the unit was that much quieter but it moves the air!!!

Now you are ready to rock. I didn't think the unit was that much quieter but it moves the air!!!

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Broan bath fan replacement kit Lowe's #240817

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Matt Mitchell

Nothing is one size fits all in home improvement. But it does fit most fans in house built after 1980. There is a guide on the side of the box.

(author) 10 months ago

Zig Zag

The kit mentioned is made by Broan for Broan fans, many companies have made bathroom exhaust fans over the years. Fan motors, irregardless of brand name, come in different sizes and capacities. If you try to replace a larger motor with a smaller one, the fan will not perform as expected, and might not have enough power to vent the moist air from your bathroom. This could actually lead to damage in your walls or ceilings, in the form of mold inside of the vent hose or pipe, which can spread and is difficult to get rid of. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician, or HVAC contractor.

Zig Zag 10 months ago

Zig Zag

I would caution anyone attempting this to turn OFF the power to the fan at the circuit breaker panel before proceeding! Yes - there is a plug that is connected to the motor, which connects to a receptacle in the housing. But there are LIVE electrical parts inside of the housing, and if the fan is old, the insulation on the wires that connect the plug might be brittle, and will NOT insulate you from being shocked! Also the kit mentioned is not a 'one size fits all'

Zig Zag 10 months ago

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Kelly πŸ“ΆπŸ‘€

Thanks my fan been out for like 6 months know mayb I'll do

Kelly πŸ“ΆπŸ‘€ 10 months ago

Matt Mitchell

You can get the kit here: http://www.lowes.com/pd_240817-14-690_0__

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