Replace Old Bath Fan

Simplify the installation process when installing a new bath fan with a new easy install model.

Replace old bath fan.

Remove the screws attached to the joist. The more powerful motor in this quieter fan means the fan will do a better job of ventilating the room. Step 1 remove the old fan photo by wendell t. I ve replaced lots of this style broan fan and they are very popular.

Universal bathroom vent fan motor replacement electric motors kit sm550 compatible with nutone broan c01575 65100 50 cfm 120v 4 5 out of 5 stars 144 15 77 15. Some fans are held in place by mounting screws secured to a ceiling joist. Then ensure the power is switched off by using a voltage detector and disconnect the wiring to the fan. Remove the fan grille photo 1 and vacuum away the dust to find the number on a label or stamped on the fan s housing.

The fan i m installing here has a built in timer. To replace a bathroom fan all you need to do is remove the old fan and install a new one in its place using the same wiring and connections. But don t order a new motor until you remove the old one. Video tutorial on how to replace your bathroom exhaust fan in 5 minutes or less.

Old bathroom vent fans can be noisy and may not do a very good job of removing moist humid air from your bathroom to keep mold and mildew from forming. You might need other parts too. Installing an ezfit bathroom vent fan from broan nutone. Other fans are held in place with metal brackets secured to the ceiling joists.

Bath fans vary in design but motor replacement requires the same basic steps no matter which brand or model you have. No cut or roomside bathroom fan models can be installed in new construction or used to replace older fans in existing construction. Turn off power to the fan at the circuit breaker and lay down a drop cloth to collect debris. Kits are available that allow you to replace just the motor unit without replacing the fan housing or you can replace the entire vent fan.

The bath fan upgrade kit is simply a quieter replacement fan that fits in the existing housing so there s no need to rip up the ceiling and the new grille gives your fan a new look. It has an important job but nobody wants to hear it working. If you have access to the fan through an attic remove the screws or nails holding the brackets to the joists. Begin by removing the screws on the cover of the old fan so that you can access the wiring.