How to replace or repair a bathroom fan

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This video was filmed a little while back and I asked my sister her opinion on the new fan. She said: "A little on the louder side but not too loud. It doesn't bother me. It keeps moisture out great."
I have to say this was one of the lesser fun repairs. Any time you are working on the ceiling, that is already a strike against it.
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[@Lyonfeather]

I should go out and buy a lottery ticket. I looked up "how to replace a bathroom fan" in KZbin and this was the first video to pop-up. It is the exact same model as mine. Your video helped me so much. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. This video is everything that is right with the internet.

[@fangwu8199]

I'm always viewing handyman projects because I like doing the work for myself. Thanks!

[@errinewilliams7679]

Thanks Adam. I have done many DIY projects. Never a vent fan. You made it easy! Under $25.00 and 20 minutes were back in business.

[@bushpilot223]

If your fan just doesn't suck good anymore, don't replace the whole unit, just clean it. Most of these have fan blades that can be removed by simply pulling them off of the shaft. Sometimes you have to push down first, and then pull up, to break it free without damaging the motor. Then, soak the blades in a bucket of hot soapy water for a few minutes and then brush them and rinse them off. Over time, the dust buildup on the leading edge of the blades causes them to no longer "cut" through the air, which is almost always the reason a bathroom fan doesn't suck air. Being in a moist environment, the dust tends to stick to the leading edges of the blades. Depending on how dusty your home is, this can happen within just a few months. It's good to clean your bathroom fan every year or two, to prevent mold buildup in your bathroom.

[@timguyy]

Thank you so very much. Your valuable simple comment about plugging something into the socket on the ceiling fan saved me from so much work. I plugged in a little light and it worked. So I plug the ceiling fan plugged back in and pushed it up tight, and it worked. It must’ve stopped working because the plug must’ve come loose. You saved me so much work! I appreciate it and I subscribed to your channel!

[@chipthamac]

I had 3 exhaust fans go out, and I always thought you had to go in the attic to replace them, today one more went out, and I was like, welp, time to KZbin a fix/repair/replace video. This answered so many questions, after I watched this video, I drove to home depot and had the fan replaced in less than 5 mins. Thanks!

[@bigair785]

Great video. It Took longer to vacuum out the dust than to install the fan and cover. And a shout out to Broan manufacturers... thank you for NOT changing the design.

[@PkMac]

Great vid, thanks. It’s particularly important to pay attention to the sone level of the fan as they can be quite loud in small bathrooms.

[@crystalbranget9363]

Good vid - educational and useful. I thought the fan I bought (before I pulled out the old fan) would not work because the new fan will not fit in the existing housing, but this has shown me how to remove the housing and install an all new fan. The old fan is about 30 years old, or more. Thanks! - from a not so handy homeowner 😅

[@chandraholloman7120]

As an electrician I must say you did a great job. Quick and easy without using a lot of terminology which is always so confusing to laymen. I'm always viewing handyman projects because I like doing the work for myself.

[@elizabethcollins1307]

THANK YOU!! My roommate had to clean his bathroom fan. Not done in 9yrs! I'm a girl. He didn't believe me when I told him how to do it sooo, yeah. Thank you! He is mechanically defunct so your video was the bomb....soooo grateful!

[@joshuaeck4113]

I was about to hire someone to do this, but I watched your video and it seemed easy, so I bought it and had it changed out in 15 minutes (for like $30). Thanks man!

[@awelcomedistraction1355]

Nice quick and precise video. I need to do this and I thought I'd be replacing the whole thing but thanks to you, I'll probably just need to replace the motor and that'll save me some money. Thanks!

[@rareclassiccarsforsale]

Thanks for posting the video. Was super helpful for this 31 yr old who's never replaced one before. 🙏🏻

[@ruthemitchell2021]

What a nice brother you are Adam! I googled this because my fan wire cover clips are so tight it won't budge!

[@sallylucero9540]

Great video you were very informative and helpful I especially like that you got straight to the point. I wish more people would be like you when making these videos. Thanks great job 👍

[@s05001177]

I know video is 4 yrs old but it just saved me a huge hassle with filing a claim with builder. My fan had fallen out because of the missing support screw.Easy fix after watching you- Thank you

[@redpowerthrasher5744]

My wife been telling me to fix the fan in an extra bathroom where our birds sleep for sometime now and I finally said, "OK I'll see how to do it on youtube" Thanks! I will try this out tomorrow.

[@mickmeadows]

Respect! Wish I had the technical knowledge and patience for DIY as end up losing my temper or messing it up! Great vid thank.

[@manuelvillanueva9423]

Thanks for the video. Had to replace my bathroom fan today before work. Never did it before, but your video helped. Thanks again bro.

[@Tay3257]

Thank you for the video. I have the same exact fan and this video gave me the confidence in replacing it myself.

[@christinelinn5886]

My husband had to go up in the attic anyway because the old fans and the electric were stapled to the attic framing, and the duct was hard piped in. It proved to be a very difficult replacement, but he still did it, this video was helpful, and i love our new fans.

[@keithp6689]

Excellent video! It really did help me to get the job done, and done properly. I wish all the "how to" videos on You Tube were this good!

[@pathslesstrampled9906]

Great video. Your fan appears to be identical to the one in my bathroom. Which was 17 years old and would not turn on at all...all you got was a humming sound when you turned on the switch. But you know what I did...before ordering parts, I realized the thing was caked in grease and grime, so I unplugged it and doused it liberally with Greased Lightning grease cutter and then WD-40. Let it dry about 5-6 hours. Plugged it back in, hit the switch, it now runs just like brand new. Maybe something to try before you go to the expense and hassle of installing a new one.

[@DixieDawg71]

Changed my fan in 5 minutes with your help. Thanks!

[@johnclapham1371]

Excellent video. Very easy to follow. Thank you creating this video.

[@sharihanka6427]

Thanks for helping us get the job done so easily!

[@drharmon111]

Thanks for the help, you did a great job.

[@johnbrowniv]

Great video! Short, concise and helpful tips that are not typically in the poorly written directions.

[@trainingrevolution2031]

Nice simple explanation, great job!

[@nathanielaranda8407]

great tip on the caulk

[@fgamb4304]

Great video! Worked exactly as explained. Thank you!

[@hopshingdagod2100]

@AdamDIY ty for the vid it was super helpful and saved me a ton of time and a lil bit of money. Be well ,live long and make 'em miss ya bud👍🏽

[@realcoolbreeze]

Looks easy enough. Will be doing it next week after I remove it and match it up at store.Thanks.

[@berryislife]

Aww man you are the best I have seen so far. Thanks a mill. Easy steps for a woman like myself to follow.

[@nickpruitt458]

Thx for taking the time to make this video much appreciated.

[@phillipharris8646]

Thank you your presentation helped me a lot. Best regards.

[@eddzap1595]

Absolutely helpful Thank you ! Happy holidays

[@aprilrichardson620]

Thank you!!!! Very good video and excellent explanation!!!

[@ceciljohnson7694]

I had no idea that you could just replace the fan + motor assembly. Thank you.

[@luiscerda3460]

Yeah this was a great idea

[@christophergoldhammer__]

Same here!

[@kelleystuardi5464]

Swapped out the motor assembly in five minutes. Thank you!!

[@Gshur1]

Very nice step by step, thank you.

[@keeganalger5762]

I just needed to get the thing off the ceiling, thanks Adam!

[@sovereignseeker7126]

This video helped me tremendously!

[@MedorraBlue]

This is exactly what we needed, thank you! We’ve been trying to get that cover off for years!

[@gazoomartian]

Wonderful. you saved me from headache. I subscribed

[@biggerchris20]

Nice, detailed, and simple 👍

[@scottgmcfarlane]

Big help! Thanks for the tips.

[@alos.h256]

Wow! Thank you. Mine just stopped working for a few months now and so much mold began to grow on the walls.

[@rewdymeyer]

VERY HELPFUL VID. THANKS.

[@tlw0722]

Thanks for the video. You made it so easy with all details

[@1gr8lpta]

very helpful, thanks

[@tonofquestions]

Thank You So Much! Your video saved me a LOT of time!

[@TOXICBADgaming]

This video helped me, I might have done it the lazy way... I ordered the exact same fan and just swapped out the fan plate.

[@kensleylewis]

thank you for the visuals. I'm gonna give it a shot.

[@earnesthawkins2935]

Made it look easy!! Thanks bro!

[@kawaljitkaur2396]

very helpful sir thank you

[@CeciliaFoxyIsBeautiful]

Grace video, very easy to follow. Thank you ❤

[@kulupingerzi]

You made it look so easy. Thanks for sharing👍

[@JAPerson34]

6 years later, you showed me just enough to drop the mounting plate and swap motors. Purrs like a kitten once again.

[@renoboy66]

Outstanding video.

[@thecr8zyrooster518]

Appreciate the vid really helped alot for someone whos doesn’t know anything bout this kinda stuff. Vid really helped 🙏🏽

[@kevincirba9247]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful

[@amygoodrich9538]

Thank you that's really helped

[@MP-nf9qz]

Excellent video! Saved me plenty of time and money..

[@lkylky1730]

Really Nice and quick. Thanks

[@cboakye6980]

Thank you good sir very helpful

[@zuhaifaarik5283]

thanks man this helped out since Im only replacing the motor housing

[@johnsondboss]

BEAUTIFUL video 👏🏾

[@scorpiov]

Thank you Adam

[@nwbeat]

Thank you. Helped me a ton.

[@jennifersong8908]

It’s a really good video. My husband and I just changed my fan. It helps us a lot. Thanks a lot.

[@explorster]

Thanks John great video 📹👍

[@kelvinnguyen7769]

Thank you it’s very helpful

[@tomlisi3645]

Thanks Adam. Looks like the receptacle is damaged. Can I replace that without replacing the whole housing?

[@balafbd74]

Bought a new motor and replaced. Thanks for the instructions

[@laceybarbee5553]

Our bathroom exhaust fan is 15 years old and is beginning to show it's age. Thinking of replacing. The one that was shown getting replaced is the exact same model in my bathroom

[@Jason-Jason]

Thanks for posting this video!

[@michaelwilson2124]

This is very helpful and thank you

[@fordguy001]

If the sheet metal case is already mounted to the studs would you have to tear down some drywall? Maybe approach it from the attic?

[@VannBergHVAC]

remember on the ac capacitor video on your channel, you asked me what sparked my interest in hvac? well what sparked my interest is I loved fans since I was 4 and then started sneaking up on peoples propertys and film the condensing unit. I LOVE looking at hvac condensers im thinking about it as a career. But that's not for a long time anyway thanks adam. also check out my condensing videos enjoy!!! I love supporting you do more vids on the Bryant condensing unit. Thanks!!

[@yvonnemurphy2172]

Great easy video!! My fan seem like working fine (but only twice thankfully) with high wind & rain it leaks in one spot from between the fan box & drywall. I'd I caulk around fan box will that stop the occasional leaks? Suggestions?? Tks!

[@alonzobrownjr5500]

This was helpful. Thank you sir! 👍🏾

[@MsMickeyL]

This is a great video! Thank you!

[@PsychicThursday]

Thank you, this was helpful

[@moneyfornothing3264]

Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@321estrellas]

Thank you for this. Had I not known that I could just replace the fan and motor and not need to replace the whole housing, I would have pulled my hair out. I installed the new motor/fan and while it is much better than the old one, it still makes a lot more noise in the old housing than it does plugged in without the housing. Not sure if that's normal but it'll do for now and I think the housing will need replacing someday.

[@christopherallen7812]

Hi, great video! Are the replacement fans generally one standard size? Looks like mine is around 7.5" x 7.5"?

[@Sami-rp7mf]

Thanks for a great video

[@stevefromchicago8277]

That was very helpful!

[@squeekhobby4571]

Excellent presentation

[@lukestclud6605]

Hey Adam, What do you recommend for a situation in which I'm getting a lot of street/traffic noise through my fan? Thanks.

[@mardigrauglitter4697]

Fixed it! Thank you!😊

[@cheek1m0nkey]

The other big thing you need to look at when buying a new fan is the size. If you don't get the same size, it will mean some drywall work which can be easy if you're cutting a slightly bigger hole, or more difficult if you have to reduce the size.

[@fnhwk]

It would be rather dumb to get a smaller fan unless you don't mind patching drywall

[@i.am.Ap7]

Do you have a link for the motor and fan only. This is a great video thank you so much. That looks to be the same exact fan I have that is out.

[@santoshsangani]

Thank you for your video. This is useful.

[@m.s.3515]

Good video. For me the worst part by far was getting the fan cover back on. Those spring clamps have lots of strength and are thin and need to be compressed: I finally figured the angle of my ladder vs. the fan housing needed to be just so: I needed to see (the 2nd slot - first one was easy) but I also needed to have the flexibility of my wrists. Once that was figured in I put on some thin leather gloves to be able to push those spring together enough to fit through the slot. Hope this helps

[@VeronicaAdamsJokeStar]

Would it be the same for a mobile home?

[@parachute3725]

When we moved into our home three years ago I've been "living" with a noisy bathroom fan. This ends today! So embarrassed the solution was a $14 replacement part. Thanks for the video!

[@kirkbeverley4768]

If you bought a $14 vent fan, hope your bathroom is 4'×4'.

[@isaactaylor1833]

kirk beverley there’s a sucker born every minute who thinks a bathroom fan has to be more than $14.... clearly showed yourself a suckaaaa

[@erodutube]

Hi Adam, i have the fan you originally removed and would now like to replace it with a heater fan for my bathroom (100 sq ft).Any recommendations?

[@OutlawCountryForever]

Very helpful, thank you very much! ✌️