bathroom exhaust fan motor replacement

37 year old bathroom fan/light... motor on fan frooze up and needed replacing ,so i videos the process of replacing the fan motor from start to finish . #bathroomfanmotor #bathroomexhaustfan LAVIMONIERE PRODUCTIONS,LLC
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[@JayPorter-cu7pm]

I’m glad you replaced the motor instead of replacing the hole thing, thank you.

[@phillipgroom9187]

Good job, nice work. Don't reuse not worth the headache if it goes out in 30 days. Thanks for the video.

[@ntsecrets]

I have that same exact fan with the same grey motor and it did the same thing. I tried oiling the motor and trying to work the oil in but no luck - just replaced it with the black motor which btw uses like 20-30 less watts than the original. My only issue is it’s right above the shower so the metal ring rusted on the lamp shade. I’ll replace it... someday.

[@jimbola77]

dang steve we the same age over the hill just wish I had your skill's!!!!!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

still a baby lol

[@jimbola77]

them lil critters come in handy for cleaning coils!!!!!

[@Eddy63]

Was those nuts 11/32 for our younger viewers...and you should charge for free estimates... lol ...another great video ...

[@Fireship1]

I guess you put the "V" in "HVAC" today Steve!

[@DaCrunkwizard]

That's a neat fan light! Save some Bucks Momma!!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

worked well for many years

[@zacharychall-hutchinson6720]

I would have replaced the entire unit

[@jimbeam9362]

Steve, my bathroom fan was taking several minutes to spool up to full speed. Before watching this video dummy me didn't know you could oil these motors. After watching this video I pulled out my motor and oiled it up and it works like brand new now. A new motor is about $100.00 so that makes a total of about $500.00 you saved me by watching your various informative videos all together. God bless ya brother, thanks a million! You are awesome!!!

[@paulirving4099]

You need the baby dog help to reach the fan...Always check the other end of the exhaust for lint build up....

[@stevenlavimoniere]

its clear i did check

[@AlisonJohnson-js7fr]

I had this same light! Thanks for helping me figure it out!

[@jackthompson8179]

I'm your second biggest FAN !

[@dwight.bennett]

The ol' Nutone got constipated mama! Not too many people have the switches for a 2-in-1 on opposite sides of the room, that's custom.

[@MC10060]

My mom and I watch your video two different times this year for two separate issues with the fan and it's been so helpful thanks for the video

[@DavidACory]

Thanks. This video helped me remove the cover of my fixture for cleaning.

[@racecarpoop]

No free estimates but a free upper decker after the job is done.

[@Brad1237202]

"Steven Lav works his magic again on an antique!!!"

[@WalterKnox]

The old motor HAD oil ports, which means it was meant to be oiled. That is why it was starting to get stiff is a lack of lubrication. a good cleaning and lubricating and it would have been fine as the windings were okay. Evan the so called permanently lubricated motors have the same issue, the problem is there are no oil ports. There is no such thing as a permanently lubricated motor, all motors have bearings that need lubrication, and even if they don't have oil ports, they can be taken apart and the oil wick around the bearings can be oiled and they will be good to go again. The fact that the old motor had oil ports and the new one does not shows the old one was of better quality as it was made to be serviced and last, whereas the new one was designed to be replaced and thrown away. Issue is that the old one was treated as a new one and thrown away.

[@LexVance]

They can sink a two & walk out like nothing happened. Great job Steve!

[@imaramblins]

Or like Leslie Nielsen's epitaph "let er' rip!" and let the fart fan do its job! LOL... You're the best Lex!

[@HellaGood]

You may of been able to clean and oil it, and it may of worked again! :-D

[@cabalist3703]

Do you happen to have a part number (or link) for that replacement motor? Thanks!

[@ToddSorensen]

Did you ever find this part number? I'm looking for it also.

[@ayomikunadeleye8720]

Hi Steve.... I have the same fan, and am trying to replace it altogether. Would you happen to know how to remove the housing?

[@marucsahle]

You ever have any luck replacing the whole housing? I'm trying now and can't get it out. Really trying to avoid having to break any of the surrounding drywall and not having any luck

[@imaramblins]

Doing maintenance for complexes, you'd be surprised just how many fan blades, motors, hardware, housings, etc... there are that are VERY similar to one another.... And, getting a specific part for old school stuff like that ain't exactly cheap... Wild goose chase, or fabricate something half the time is more like it... Sheesh!

[@zacksintheshop]

you changed that fart fan motor like a boss

[@FredD63]

Broan and Nutone offer update kits that you can install easily every few years or after decades you can replace whole assembly to modernize your home .. go job Steve

[@williamhutton4425]

I haven't come across spring clips before, so your video helped me change a light bulb. Thank you.

[@imaramblins]

Yeah, the first time I did one when no one told me, I was like "well, I guess I'm just busting this thing then." And, just like that, she slid down all nice and easy LOL! And, a lot of access panel kits they sell are like that now...

[@hvac01453]

that last video with baby dog sleeping in the truck with all that noise reminds me of going home after Camp Mirimar in Duxbury, at night in the old Rambler with my brothers, in the back seat sleeping in the foot wells of the old rear drives that had that hump in the middle.... old memories

[@RRada-kx8ip]

Nice Steve, Did you charge your normal hourly rate or did you give yourself a discount? lol, keep'm coming Steve...take care.

[@tedgey4286]

Might want to check on the light bulb package. That type of bulb usually is not for enclosed or recessed lighting

[@katherineingramlawton504]

This is the same fan I have. Any advice on what to do if it's running slowly meaning slow to come on? It also seems it's blowing air out and not sucking any air up. It failed the toilet paper test.

[@jimbola77]

yeah I do the same thing steve either take a picture or use a yellow paint ball marker people laugh but than I get the better laugh when they can't put it back together!!!!

[@TheMatsushitaMan]

Could have saved money lubricating the bearings instead

[@dalemansukh]

Thank you! I have the same exhaust fan, and the bulb just blew, and I had no clue how to get it open and replace it.

[@davidhigginbotham5451]

Love those Priority Mail drop cloths.... *wink wink* (btw.... I just rebuild the motors. The older ones particularly respond to some lube quite well. This one ain't that old.

[@tantran1537]

Fan

[@JayPorter-cu7pm]

Ceiling fan

[@deanna22s]

Thank you!

[@aircooledtx]

Maintenance on ole bathroom exhaust .. Get the stinky out, and moisture..Good Video,Steve

[@senng9760]

Oh god, I can’t get the cover to come off. Any tips please?

[@yellowdeer7163]

Save that motor. It's a family heirloom! I guess Baby the dog took the day off. Thanks for the video.

[@natestenger9024]

Ready for a big Fritz momma!

[@danmcdonald2624]

Now that the fan is working again, you might not need the poo-pouri. lol

[@borntoraisehell5353]

I would replace the all fan!!! Nothing is as easy as it look!!! 😄🤔

[@merchantsmithimages]

Thanks

[@hpeteacher9445]

Thank you for this video! I have the same light/exhaust unit. Do you know the make and model of it? Then tension wires are such a pain to pull down and go back up when I change the light bulb. I did replace the fan before, but I want to replace the whole unit. I need to know the make and model and then I can get a replacement that will cover the round cut out. Thank you!

[@calvinfranklin4135]

nutone model ja2c271g#

[@churnwang6649]

I have the same fan which stops turning. I was about to find a electrician to replace it. I am glad I see this video which convinces I can do this myself. I'd like to replace the whole mounting plate together with the motor and blower. Can you tell me the original manufacturer and model model of the fan? Thanks.

[@calvinfranklin4135]

nutone model ja2c271g#

[@a31618h]

I've been working 10-12hr shift for the last 2 months. The first thing I do when I come home is search for a new video of yours. enjoy watching all your videos. keep up the great work

[@stevenlavimoniere]

thanks for the support

[@polemicvs]

Steve, you're like the Yoda, of bath exhaust fan replacement!

[@djlandyn75]

Where did you purchase motor from ?

[@jessemayra]

I call the 11/32 green handle nut driver,my exhaust fan tool…… ha ha!

[@jessemayra]

… I thought you were saying "neck-level!".

[@stevenlavimoniere]

next level

[@stevenlavimoniere]

odd size driver for sure

[@jessemayra]

Ha ha... Sometimes we find ourselves in "neck level" bull crap!.... lol !!!

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Yeah Jesse, that size you never have with you. I run into them changing out a inducer draft motor on a package unit.

[@mikecarter4922]

another good job well done thax.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

thanks

[@derekobidowski5784]

if the fans catches the house on fire be sure the motor says "Thermally Protected" on it. as most bathroom exhaust fans the motors are of the shaded pole type the smaller ones like Broan and Nutone they use a C frame shaded pole motor. the newer larger bath fans use an imported motor of the PSC type. i seen worse one fan the motor bearings were wore out it got hot and actually melted the fan blade to the motor as i remembered it did not catch on fire but the motor was tripping on its automatic thermal protector. . Nutone generally uses a motor by Universal Electric CO. as Regal-Beloit owns most of the motor brands. the smaller C frame fans the Nutone Mercury they use a C frame motor the older ones use a Gould electric motor then the replacement motors were made by Jakel, Uppco Inc then it was A.0.Smith, wome went to motors made in Hong Kong by Johnson Electric the same brand that makes small dc motors for hair dryers. and others they have a generic chinese C frame motor in these small bathroom fans and thats is now a replacement for Broan- Nutone fans. the company today is known as Broan- Nutone LLC. they made ceiling fans, intercom systems Nutone is a good brand.

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Derek, your post wore me out. Are you a engineer? lol.

[@derekobidowski5784]

i learned about these motors these new bathroom fans use imported motors as stuff is made in China now most of the time their quality is not up to snuff. for Bathroom fans the motor must say "thermally Protected" on them so it be a safety measure to prevent fires. i would use a respectable bathroom fan either Broan or Nutone. stay away from the other brands all Chinapride.

[@RobHVAC]

Nice Steve. I do a lot of these.

[@rwbillings]

Running nice and smooth now, mama.

[@jimbola77]

way to steve!!!! with the baby mama!!!!!!!

[@MrJujubean]

Nice Job "GRASSHOPPER"

[@MINIONMATTHEW]

Fix a bathroom fan 🙂

[@jimbola77]

Yeah at least we got this far partner!!!

[@michaelambler2982]

Dust...plus human skin cells...

[@ratchriat1716]

enjoy the video.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

thank you

[@romtopinstal7870]

Good job, Steve

[@stevenlavimoniere]

thanks

[@MrJujubean]

steve, do you order small motors like that on line or get them local,

[@anthonytorres5648]

JW I think you can get them on amazon

[@bg147]

She's a runner.

[@FixItYerself]

👍

[@georgesiatos9848]

32 years!!!!!great

[@harrydickson4575]

Excellent work Steve next level

[@michaelpadovani9566]

Next level home repair

[@bbm8873417]

nice

[@ManicMechanic007]

Next level mama!

[@Grungerocproductions]

Made of metal and glass that's quality

[@anthonytorres5648]

Grungerocproductions yea not cheap plastic the bath fan In my upstairs bathroom is from the 50s idk the brand because it's worn off but it still works fantastic

[@georgesiatos9848]

great work steve!!!!!!

[@dburto13]

Good job Steve!

[@anthonytorres5648]

Are you from NY or NJ you have a northern accent going on lol

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Anthony, he is from Mass.

[@calfeggs]

I fixed mine using a can of WD-40, and some high viscosity oil after

[@volvo09]

Yeah when the grease is all hardened up and sticky like that these motors are certainly fixable with some bearing cleaning and some good oil. When doing work for a customer the safest bet is just to replace it though, unless they suggested trying to revive it AND were well aware it may not last very long.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

i propbley could of oiled my old one up seeing it had oil holes the new one does not have oil cups . .