How To Replace A Bathroom Exhaust Fan-Using Only a Screwdriver!

[@patricia7606]

What a great example. I believed I could DIY. So many instructional videos are confusing. Yours was excellent! Fast informative! Perfect!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! Thank you-glad it helped!

[@edpugh6962]

I'm not very handy but it's straightforward and easy to follow. Very much appreciated Mike!

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad to help!

[@brandonpeterson5301]

Nice ! Finally a video that has my fan.

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL an old one at that!

[@chaldeani6884]

Thank you, Mike!

[@MikeKlimek]

Thanks for watching! Leave a comment with any questions

[@timothymckinney5949]

Thanks

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@sparkonthehorizon]

nice, informative video, sir. But why do you kind of remind me of Bean from Kevin and Bean? lol

[@MikeKlimek]

Because I'm so handsome

[@bobbauldock3846]

See your 3rd grade Teacher was right, your,e a smart Guy, thanks I,m reasy to tackle my 2 bathrooms,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BB

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Bob!

[@scottyelliott5709]

Hey I was the 1Kth Thumbs Up! Good stuff, thanks! I haven't tried yet; but if I fail, it certainly will be my own fault now 😆

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL Thank you Scotty!...I'm sure I get blamed for all kinds of stuff...

[@bencastillo7234]

Great video um I have power from the outlet so would I turn the braker off to take off the unit ?

[@MikeKlimek]

It's always safer to turn off the breaker, but in a pinch make sure the switch is off and test for power.

[@heatherinzerillo7468]

Thanx watched 4 videos before you tried everything they said. Wasn’t a revelation on the how to but the angle your style your words. Fans out

[@XanthosSecondProfile12345GYATT]

❤❤ Gabriel 1:27

[@ginoa1663]

Seems easy… should I disconnect the power after testing the outlet?

[@MikeKlimek]

If you are just replacing the motor, it just plugs into the outlet in the ceiling and you don't need to shut off the power. If you are changing the box in the ceiling, then yes shut off the power.

[@afaqm6711]

Nice!

[@eiclkun]

Nice video showing the whole process from a still camera!

[@Tom21356]

I have seen many videos on how to replace a bathroom fan but not one of the “Experts” said anything about any different noise levels between different models/brands Are they all the same? I recently shopped for a kitchen exhaust fan and there is so much info on noise ratings. I wish I could find a quieter one. I don’t mind paying a higher price. Where are all the experts?

[@MikeKlimek]

They are definitely not the same. Higher quality fans are generally quieter. Even big-box stores carry fans that have decibel ratings on the boxes.

[@timkraushaar9471]

Safety glasses highly recommended due to the particles that tend to fall from removing the vent cover and fan assembly.

[@MikeKlimek]

Excellent Point!

[@eddiemartinez7987]

Thanks for the great video but I can't seem to find the part anywhere, tried all the big box stores and a few others and no luck. The part is a BROAN 681-A/681F-A Thanks

[@MikeKlimek]

That particular part may not be available anymore: www.amazon.com/Broan-CECOMINOD092654-Motor/dp/B00KFB9C9Y/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8. You might try looking at Grainger

[@eddiemartinez7987]

Thanks I think I found it on Amazon, I'll let you know if it works out and I'll send you the update for future DYI people. Thanks again

[@erikcooper1008]

Great video. Mine is about 20 years old and I don't have a screw to remove it. Any idea how to remove it?

[@MikeKlimek]

A couple of possibilities. It may be held by tension and you might be able to pry it out with a standard screwdriver. You may also have a fan where you have to replace the entire box, and not just the fan motor. Still not a difficult job...there will be screws around the perimeter holding the box in place.

[@vk4742]

Risked my security deposit since I’m renting and replaced my exhaust fan myself. Got a bigger one, old one had mold growing on it. Exhaust tube was FILLED with rocks which would explain why no air was being sucked out and mold would appear on the walls. Now the mirror doesn’t even fog up.

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@raes306]

Thank you! Need to replace two this weekend👍👍

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome!

[@indykingkong]

What model number is that?... it looks just like my fan, which is super old (Universal Electric Company) but the placement of the outlet hole looks just like mine, as well as the single screw and tabs. It seems like all the ones I keep seeing have the outlet hole in the corner not centrally located on the side.

[@MikeKlimek]

Sorry but I can't get the model number anymore-but it was 25 years old or so...

[@user-dr5yt4eq3p]

My exact problem, too -- old fan has the outlet parallel to side, but new ones seem to have them at a 45 degree angle in the corner.

[@diamondlill2220]

Nice, fast and simple demonstration. Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@danielromanov8166]

When I removed the old motor, a lot of dust fell down. Is that insulation or dust that I should clean up?

[@MikeKlimek]

Sure clean it up! Probably not insulation though

[@seansingh4251]

I installed my fan but there is just a humming noise but the blades are still not spinning, not sure what to do

[@MikeKlimek]

It's a brand new fan? If you plug it into a regular wall outlet does it spin?

[@mitchellrobless960]

how long cloud it take before you fixed it and cloud it take 30 minutes or something like that

[@MikeKlimek]

Sure, you could easily do it in 30 minutes!

[@rbk7876]

So you removed the motor assembly from the new one correct? And just installed that portion of it ..

[@MikeKlimek]

Yes that's correct. No need to replace the entire can as it was a straight swap-out.

[@johannawatson9454]

What is the model number of the replacement? I have similar looking one but I don't have a screw to remove, just clips. Fan stopped working and I know the electric is ok. Unfortunately I think mine old unit is approx 17 years old so I can't read the model number. Thank you.

[@MikeKlimek]

I don't have access to the model number. However, take the old part with you to go look for a new part. Chances are good you will find one that just swaps out.

[@johannawatson9454]

@@MikeKlimek TY - I actually found the placement and its already installed. Your video was very helpful.

[@user-dr5yt4eq3p]

@@johannawatson9454 Can you please share the compatible brand and model number you found, Johanna? Mine also looks like this with the plug parallel to the side, but the models I've looked at matching the number on mine all have the plug at a 45 degree angle in the corner.

[@adamstout3494]

Sir, this video saved my butt today. Thanks for making it.

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome Adam! Glad it helped you

[@AB-sq6uc]

Excellent job explaining.

[@paddyvkr]

The replacement I got have the mounting screw facing the opposite side. Is it safe to unscrew and screw the mounting screw correct side ???

[@MikeKlimek]

Without seeing it, it's hard to say...but generally you won't have any obstructions in the way so you should be fine. The manufacturing process obviously changed from your old fan to the new one.

[@paddyvkr]

@@MikeKlimek Yes I flipped mounting screws and it worked

[@madelynappledorn5635]

Thank you that actually helped so much

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@GaryWrightUtah]

Excellent, Thank you Mike.

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome Gary!

[@haznix]

how do you remove its housing?

[@MikeKlimek]

Around 2:34 of the video shows to disconnect electrical, then remove screws/fasteners holding the can in place, and remove vent from the end of the box and pull the box out

[@haznix]

@@MikeKlimek mine was a really old one from 1987. I have a metal duct going to the roof. They had screwed the damper on to the metal pipe and put duct tape on it. Then they had nails holding the housing to the joists. I was hoping someone had a similar model. Thanks for responding.

[@yiyibebelle6977]

Excellent explanation!

[@MikeKlimek]

Thank you!

[@Flowergreen-p3n]

Thank you mikr

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@alexcruz6825]

thnx for sharing this terrific video.

[@MikeKlimek]

You’re welcome!

[@JorgeCastro-sh2vt]

Beautiful. Thanks

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@garyvergara8167]

Easy to follow. Thanks.

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@TonyTruthRx]

Thanks man

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@glennamccarty8312]

Ty

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

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