How to Replace a Radon Fan (Outdoor System)

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Radon Fan Replacement Guide - americanradonmitigation.com/diy-radon-fan-replacement-garage-attic/ Our Amazon Store - www.amazon.com/shop/americanradonmitigation?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfamericanradonmitigation_709BPGVKCFH1NA53G6XK RadonAway Radon Fans RP140 - amzn.to/3s0avdn RP145 - amzn.to/45iItIv RP260 - amzn.to/3QqXq78 RP265 - amzn.to/3OP8v0w RP380 - amzn.to/3OppAgd XP151 - amzn.to/444AwW6 XP201 - amzn.to/3Yv6aLe XR261 - amzn.to/3OOkPhx GX3 - amzn.to/3Yr2c6u GX4 - amzn.to/43WsOgQ GX5A -amzn.to/451PBJp GP301 - amzn.to/3QrUreE GP501 - amzn.to/3KynNUJ SF180 - amzn.to/47o02IY Fantech Radon Fans Rn1 - amzn.to/3DL0weJ Rn2 - amzn.to/3Ot86iT Rn2EC - amzn.to/45niJum Rn3 - amzn.to/3KA2NwT Rn4EC - amzn.to/446RTpo AMG Festa Radon Fans Spirit - amzn.to/43YOl8B Maverick - amzn.to/44abEww Hawk - amzn.to/3s70c7p Legend - amzn.to/3OwgVZp Prowler - amzn.to/3DMOSzI Eagle - amzn.to/44ZwT5m Eagle Extreme - amzn.to/3Kvthja Radon Fan Cord - amzn.to/3DOzanT Rubber Couplers - amzn.to/441AO07 Radon Test Kit - amzn.to/440t3rd Radon Monitor - ecosense.io/ARM Noise Suppressor - americanradonmitigation.com/product/outdoor-noise-suppressor/ PDS Radon Supply sells RadonAway and Fantech radon fans. Use promo code JESSE for 5% off your first order. radonpds.com/product-category/radon-fans/ We earn a commission when you purchase using our affiliate links. It's the best way to support us. Thank you! Learn how to replace your own radon fan! In this video, we swap out an old, noisy RadonAway RP145 for a new Fantech Rn2. Wiring a RadonAway Fan - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSyd6Gfgbdkp7ssi=3amjZd2L8d-GCEER Wiring a Fantech Fan - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ3FZ4eLbtB_p6M Wiring a Fantech EC Fan - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKfGnH1qZ7Bjpc0si=Xx8tcQ2Gjt5jGGMo Wiring a Festa AMG Fan - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5_NfGCbbpZsa68si=1jy_bd0LBpZH9219 DIY Noise Suppressor - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2PCZH-uobN-rassi=eSV4dfJ7J3b-FI66 Get an Estimate (within an hour of the Twin Cities, MN metro area.) americanradonmitigation.com/free-estimates/ or call 612-474-1004 If you live outside our service area, check out our virtual consulting services at americanradonmitigation.com/consulting/ For basic questions, leave a comment, and we'll try to answer when we have the chance. Thank you so much for watching!

[@dromeo9443]

Well they run correctly they are almost silent

[@LivingRetirement]

This is exactly what I needed, and it took me a whopping 10 min including gathering tools to replace my broken fan with a new one. Thank you!!

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Way to go!

[@victoriapride7575]

just woke to a buzzing fan and the little water indicator system is level, time for a replacement, thanks for making a video that doesn't make the work look scary

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

You're welcome! Just be sure to turn off the power to the fan before getting started.

[@NHWildlife]

Thanks for the video. I just replaced my radon fan with your assistance.

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

You betcha!

[@cassiusbrixtv9041]

We've been hearing a low humming vibrating sound for a couple of weeks now. We didn't know anything about a Radon System and didn't get it inspected before buying our home. It is supposed to be serviced every 2 years. I called the number on the pipe in garage but the technician isn't answering. Therefore, I had to call a different company and now I'm waiting for their support team to come out next week and check it out. The levels are at 0 on both sides but I do hear air flow still coming through the pipes. My guess is we need to replace the fan

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

It sounds like your fan motor bearings have locked up. If this is the case, your fan is not moving any air and can be turned off until it is replaced. Fans with seized motors can make a humming sound. Since your U-tube manometer is equal on both sides, it indicates no suction is being created by your fan.

[@cassiusbrixtv9041]

@@AmericanRadonMitigation a technician came out yesterday and he said that there's two radon systems in my house and it should only be one. He said it seems like the seller of the house had just threw something together to sell the house. He said one of the fans is working and we could hear the air flow coming through the pipes. Should I have him to cut off the one that isn't working and just use the other one that is working? What are your thoughts?

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

I would find a contractor that can do pressure field extension testing to assess your current setup and offer suggestions for improvement. Doing a radon test or purchasing a radon monitor is a good first step. We really like the EcoQube radon monitors. americanradonmitigation.com/product/ecoqube/

[@kathleencunniff4463]

Thank you so much for this! I was able to successfully replace my fan myself!

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Glad we could help!

[@woodstream6137]

Did you get a quote and how much?

[@LutherBuilds]

My guess I'll that rain water got into the fan and caused to fail prematurely. I'm going to tackle replacing my radon fan. Looks pretty straight forward. How would I go about figuring out which one that I need to buy?

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Hey Luther, a condensate bypass can be added to divert the water around the radon fan. I’d replace it with the same or equivalent fan. Using the same fan will be the easiest since it will have the exact dimensions as the old one.

[@PottedJam]

What if I can't identify the model of my current fan? The labels are bleached out. Thanks

[@guidedbygreen1480]

@@PottedJam if it is less than 5 years old, you may have a warranty. Seeing that it's bleached tho, it may be older than that.

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Hopefully, the contractor wrote down the fan model in the documentation attached to your system or on the label next to the U-tube manometer. The company that put in your system may also have a record of the fan they installed.

[@WrathofDog]

Leveling and plumbing the unit is a specific installation step for RadonAway fans.

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Thanks for the heads up! I've been told it doesn't matter by some manufacturers.

[@lazaroshana3128]

Thank you for sharing. Good job.

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Thanks, Lazar!

[@Chris-sj5fh]

Helpful videos! Thanks. I just noticed my fan wasn't running, had heard a loud hum feom it for a day and now it is totally off. Very cold here and there's ice coming off bottom. Is the fan probably burned out? I will replace if so but moving forward, why the ice? Just too cold and condensation is freezing before it gets into sump? Also why isn't there a cap or at least a bend in my pipe where air empties (runs two stories and above roof lime)? Thanks!

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Chris, your fan could certainly be frozen. You may want to wait a few days to see if it thaws out before replacing it. A radon system generates a lot of condensation inside the cold piping that freezes during low temperatures. You could always add a heating cable to help prevent freeze-ups in the future. Ice cable video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/paC6onqMerZ4qrs Rain cap and horizontal discharge addressed in radon standard see section 6.4.12.1 standards.aarst.org/SGM-SF-2017/26/index.html#zoom=z

[@zachary.hunter]

Thanks for this! Your videos are awesome. What's the ideal readout on the radon mitigation manometer for a house with drain tile and no gravel underneath the slab?

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Thanks, Zachary. There's not really an ideal readout as the fan, pipe size, and airflow vary for each home. Generally, your U-tube manometer would read between 0.2 and 1.5 inches of water for a home with drain tile.

[@sachinpai9376]

Great video thanks for this. How much do you reckon this exact type is fan replacement would cost in the boston area?

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Thank you. I would guess between $400 and $700.

[@psu8782]

Do you know if you can use the black corrugated pipes with holes put it under the (gravel+6mm poly+4" concrete) and take the pipe out of the house to mitigate radon gas? Radon is 7-8 times heavier than air so will it settle in the pipe and exhaust out of Nudura ICF house in East TN or you need a fan to suck the air into the corrugated pipe and then exhaust it out?

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

You'd have to use a fan to draw it into your corrugated pipe and into your radon system.

[@Brian-oc8fj]

I'll add a suggestion. I watched the whole video to get to the end to hear what the new one sounded like versus the failing one, and you never ran it in to let us hear what the new one versus the old one sounded like!

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

8:25 to hear the new fan. Here are a few of our radon fan noise videos you may find helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHq2oZV4brx5qM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqHZmXqritV-oK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iF61l39qhpKapdk

[@daniellavallee2491]

Hi Jesse, great video and am going to replace my fan as it seems to have stopped working. It is over 25 years old so i guess i got my money's worth out of it. Hoewver, i am unable to determinw hat it is i should replace it with. There is a sticker on the fan, but it does not say what make it is. It says the Type is R150 KUNSTST 60 HZ UL, any advice as to what i should get to replace it? Ther is also a section that says A.-Nr. F90-15005.

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Looks like it crosses to a RadonAway RP260 or a Fantech Rn3. Here a link to the Fantech Rn3. Use “Jesse” as a coupon code for a discount. radonpds.com/shop/radon-fans/radon-fans-high-volume/fantech-rn3/

[@joeynewman1769]

Once a new fan is put in place, does the system pressure that is measured in the basement return to the normal values? Mine right now is on 0. If replacement of the failed fan does this automatically, that would be great. Thank you!

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Yes, Joey, the fluid in the manometer will return to its normal level when you replace the radon fan with an equivalent model.

[@frankmount226]

Amazing video. Does the RP145 have different sizes?

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Thank you. Not that I know of.

[@bernie4366]

Does pulling that fuse out of the box right there at the site of the fan kill all the power for sure or do you need to turn off the breaker to be certain?

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

It kills the power. Many radon systems aren’t wired like the one in the video, so I’d turn off the breaker if that’s the case.

[@TheGneissgirl]

Please help! I have a RadonAway fan P/N 15021-1 that was installed in 2007 and has now finally died. This fan is no longer made. What replaces it? Is FanTech better? THANKS!

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

What's the model number of the fan?

[@TheGneissgirl]

@@AmericanRadonMitigation I can't find a model number on the label. I do see 120V, 60Hz, 1.5 amps max, 3000 RPM, 1/SHP Max, Class F Induction. There is a number under the ETL certification that reads, 77728. Also: Product Number 15021-1 Rev F.

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

@@TheGneissgirl Hmm 🤔 none of those numbers are helpful. The part number only identifies the RP fan series label. 1. Can you measure the diameter of the duct opening on the top or bottom of the fan? 2. What was the U-tube manometer reading when the system was working? 3. What does the label beside the U-tube manometer say for static pressure? The fan model may be written on this label. 4. Is there paperwork that indicates what the fan model is next to the system monitor?

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

@@TheGneissgirl It's likely an RP145, especially if it has a 4.5-inch duct opening at the top and bottom of the fan. I would replace it with a Radonaway RP145, Fantech RN2, or an AMG Maverick. I prefer fan manufacturers that use German motors.

[@rk_Huskers]

@@AmericanRadonMitigation Coming in a year later with a similar question. I have all the same numbers as the first person described, but mine is Rev D from 2005. Assuming it is the same model, I have an additional section that reads RP155, which is between RP145 and RP260 on the label. Given it doesn’t look like the RP155 is made anymore, would you recommend going down to RP145 or up to RP260? Thank you!

[@chillydawgg4354]

So if the fan is still creating airflow but is getting loud, I'm guessing the 5 -year warranty wouldn't consider the fan to be 'failed' yet? Is the installation company gonna get pissy with me if I modify my own radon system?

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

I'm guessing they would cover it under warranty. As for your second question, every company might answer it differently. I'd ask them directly.

[@chillydawgg4354]

Thank you for your response! Your videos have been very helpful

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

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[@woodstream6137]

Goofy installs are the bane of my existence

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Tell me more! Are you a mitigator that has to deal with them?

[@woodstream6137]

@@AmericanRadonMitigation no, I'm a new homeowner with stuff missed at inspection. Had a new roof put on in May and found out the subs didn't replace bad wood on the garage. Bulbs on the garage sconce weren't out, the romex in the garage loft wasn't hooked into anything.

[@AmericanRadonMitigation]

Oh, that's no good! I'm sorry @@woodstream6137