Upgrade Bathroom Fan - Reduce Shower Moisture

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@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
I have been meaning to drop a link for a great timer which can be found here - amzn.to/2SLYEZU ... runs about $17 and seems to be solid/reliable. This will allow you to leave your fan running for a preset amount of time when you leave the room. A very handy feature.
@TejasToolMan
@TejasToolMan 6 жыл бұрын
Squirrel cage unit was a good choice, it'll make a ton of difference I put these in all my rent houses =)
@abe677
@abe677 5 жыл бұрын
I put similar switches in my 2 bathrooms and they make a difference. In the humid summer months I'd say that 30 min isn't long enough. Our timer values are 5, 10, 30, 60, 120, 240 (minutes).
@mackfar27
@mackfar27 4 жыл бұрын
Now, just add a Leviton Humidistat sensor switch to control your new bathroom fan. This way your fan will automatically come into action when you are taking a shower.
@fayb6389
@fayb6389 4 жыл бұрын
@@TejasToolMan . . @
@fedupwitumboth
@fedupwitumboth 4 жыл бұрын
My husband developed macular degeneration, he’s an electrician (retired) by trade. I’m going to be installing a new vent in our bathroom with instruction from him, I’ll be his eyes, this video was very helpful! As a 68 yr old woman I’ve installed a new chandelier and this is my new “project”. Thanks!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help and God bless:).
@jazzer770
@jazzer770 4 жыл бұрын
without a single cuss word. amazing how you're so calm. I've got a lot to learn. well done, sir.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
LOL - thanks for the post:).
@mikeimparato824
@mikeimparato824 6 жыл бұрын
At12:25 I would recommend that blocking be added for the fan housing support to the non-joist side of the housing. Cut a short piece of 2 X 3, lay up above drywall flush to opening and run a couple of screws up thru the drywall to retain the blocking. The screws will not be seen. They will be covered by the fan grill when it’s installed. This blocking support will remove any housing sag and unwanted vibration of the unit. You could also use what is known as “OWC” clips. By cutting two notches about 2” from each corner and attach them, and then expand them till the housing flange comes snug to the drywall.
@yerthao2246
@yerthao2246 5 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how to do screw it on the side with no joist and this helps! thanks for the tip.
@stephenmehallo3902
@stephenmehallo3902 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea..I was wondering how he was going to support the other non-stud side-thanks for the tip as I am faced with the same stud/no stud situation.
@jasperjasper1435
@jasperjasper1435 7 жыл бұрын
Just as a note for any do it yourselfers out there that will watch this video. Please remove the "romex clamp" from the old fan or purchase a new one to protect the romex wire as it enters the fan box. If you do not install the clamp the wire may rub against the side of the box, which is very sharp, and could eventually short out the circuit.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
thank you for the post and great point!:) I went without the clamp but better to be safe than sorry.
@bguen1234
@bguen1234 6 жыл бұрын
If the wire in your attic is moving on it's own you have a bigger problem.
@narlycharley
@narlycharley 4 жыл бұрын
@@bguen1234 it's a fan assembly that vibrates, even if it's just a very small amount. If that fan runs every day for 10+ years, you could have problems.
@aLortizable
@aLortizable 3 жыл бұрын
I was so surprised when no romex clamp was used. I don't think people come to these sites for wrong information.
@Aurleis
@Aurleis 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Ventline V2270-50 that I need to swap out to a Panasonic FV-1115VK2. I calculated that my bathroom requires 114 CFM (current fan is only 50 CFM and around 79 dB). New Panasonic is 11 dB and 150 CFM. Given the dimensional differences, your video tutorial was EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 2 жыл бұрын
glad to be of help and good luck with your project! :) my bathroom is much better since replacing the fan.
@zahkiyyah
@zahkiyyah Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best well-informed bathroom exhaust fan videos that I have seen thus far. Thanks for taking the time to show each step in detail. I feel more confident with doing it myself and saving money. Thanks.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld Жыл бұрын
glad to be of help!:) if i can do it, so can you!:) years later and the fan is running great!:)
@rickames3621
@rickames3621 3 жыл бұрын
This was great! I’m also adding a bigger exhaust fan to my bathroom with no attic access and you didn’t skip any of the steps that I didn’t see on other videos. Thank you for this!
@FatPeaches330
@FatPeaches330 6 жыл бұрын
I have these same exhaust fans in my house built in '99. I've been playing around with the idea of replacing them and this video was super helpful. Thanks so much!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post Ben and glad to be of help!:)
@Wakeywhodat
@Wakeywhodat 4 жыл бұрын
Nice install.. This is one of the first upgrades I make after moving - replacing the builder grade exhaust fans (along with the stove hood vent). I select the strongest motor with the quietest operation (measured in db’s). The quiet ones cost more, but for me that is important for any exhaust fans in the home. If accessible, I always go into the attic to firmly attach the vent with quality duct tape or even better, one of those 2 or 3 foot HVAC style zip ties. Also I caulk around the housing where it meets the Sheetrock and then tighten up the insulation around the base. Less air leakage from the fixture and no dust or debris from the attic. I like the timer you posted, it’s now in my Amazon cart.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post/feedback/tips:).
@mistynutt6295
@mistynutt6295 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this post and the comments....with the info we pre-purchased all the possible things we could need, and we ended up needing all of them, however, with your advice, start to finish it took us just over 2 hours to remove and replace!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help Misty!:)
@lindarivers2407
@lindarivers2407 4 жыл бұрын
Just a note: If there are two pieces of wiring coming into the fan housing, one of them is a switch leg going to the switch and the other one will be the hot feed and will be live unless it's shut off at the breaker. You should also never run wiring through a sharp hole in sheet metal. A screw in connector that clamps the wire and protects it from the sheet metal edges is code.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed and thanks for the feedback:).
@keithp115
@keithp115 4 жыл бұрын
I'm four years late, but your post encouraged me to change out my 20 year old exhaust fan. Great job and thanks much!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
LOL - never too late:). Glad to be of help and good luck!:)
@jamescrawford5330
@jamescrawford5330 Жыл бұрын
Attacked my apartment bathroom vent fan last night and planned on replacement. Another video suggested that lubricating the motor might help. Low and behold, after a couple of drops of WD-40, the blower ran like new!! Old apartment so this also gave me a chance to clean the fan and the casing. Your video is excellent and most attentive to details. Will subscribe and watch for further tips. Thanks!!
@wongkeeleong
@wongkeeleong 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how Google knew that I had a noisy exhaust fan to be replaced! I'm glad they did because this is an awesome DIY video. Thank you for posting.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
LOL - I know what you mean - the power of AI (artificial intelligence):).
@mikemclean516
@mikemclean516 7 жыл бұрын
The only suggestion for this type of retrofit is that, if it were a heavier unit, you could add a wooden batten to reinforce the drywall opposite the joist and a couple of screws up through those available holes in the lip of the casing would make it very rigid (the drywall ends up firmly sandwiched between the lip below, and the wooden batten above). This also minimises any air being sucked down from the joist space. Thanks for the video.
@bdgs34
@bdgs34 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Was facing similar dilemma of underpowered fan for square footage needed. Best step by step I have seen. Thanks
@barbarat5729
@barbarat5729 6 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why anyone would give this video a thumbs down. As a woman and someone who wasn't raised being shown this stuff, I GREATLY appreciate these videos.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post/feedback Barb and glad to be of help!:)
@romulomusta
@romulomusta Жыл бұрын
By far the best video for someone who needs to replace their bathroom fan, thanks a lot!
@melissademarco1466
@melissademarco1466 4 жыл бұрын
You are a fantastic instructionalist. Thanks for the installation guide. After watching your video, I feel confident that I can choose an adequate new fan and safely install it correctly on the first try!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help Melissa and good luck!:)
@glockbell
@glockbell 3 жыл бұрын
I thought I knew what I was doing, but kept chickening out. This video gave me the confidence to proceed. Thanks for the explanations.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 3 жыл бұрын
if i can do it, so can you! :)
@klgraf
@klgraf Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the removal and retrofit of new fan. Appreciate it!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld Жыл бұрын
glad to be of help!:)
@DavidA-411
@DavidA-411 4 жыл бұрын
I took my exhaust fan out. Saves a lot of money and it's much more comfortable. I just use a squeegee after the shower. I do the walls and shower curtain in the tub area and it works like a charm. No fan noise, Nothing to ware out. No heat loss in winter.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
interesting though although continuous moisture might cause mold and various other unwanted effects:)
@DavidA-411
@DavidA-411 4 жыл бұрын
@@RealWorld As long as you don't leave the door closed, and you squeegee the tub walls and curtain every time, there hasn't been a problem in my bathroom for some 20 years so far.
@MrMoonpie001
@MrMoonpie001 8 жыл бұрын
Again, thank you for your time and effort! You have great production skills and much empathy for those of us who are two of five stars when it comes to home repairs like myself! I tell people all the time, I am so lacking in skills that if the project is a four- star it means, someone will get injured if it is a five-star project, it could result in a hospital stay or death!!! LOL!!! One thing you really do well is explaining in advance, the problems one could fall into when doing a home project. Many a hole in the wall I have lacking this forsight! Many folks explain how to do things on the internet, but few tell you what problems and how to overcome them as part of the planning! Keep teaching and I will keep learning! Thanks againRich
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post/feedback Rich and glad to be of help!:) I believe in people helping people when possible and the internet/youtube is a great method to share knowledge ... sharing knowledge and experiences is how we grow/learn:).
@siku5it
@siku5it 5 жыл бұрын
This was very good. It helped me doing the job and had all the right information. - Thank You for this, you have all my gratitude. - I wanted to add what made my experience 1h longer than it should have been. My house if full of "atypical" vent conduits. Instead of flexible tubes from the vent to the fan, they used all over those rigid metallic tubes made by curling a sheet of metal and spot wielding it into a tube. The result is a very crappy and difficult to deal system. I had a 3 inches steel tube and I knew the new unit would have a 4 inches outlet. So I bought some flext 3 inch tube and a 'reducer" in light plastic (from 4 to 3 in) so that I could 1) Extend the metallic tube without disturbing it too much from the current position 2) Extend the flex tube inside the unit for an easier attachment to the reduction and outlet. - The result was that a) The 3 inch flex tube created an excessively long tube.. so I had to first try and cut it, then remove it altogether. b) The now direct connection between the metallic tube and the reduction... they were exactly 3 inch in diameter with no flexibility to go one inside the other.. discovered that the same was true for the 4 inches side to the outlet .. they were exactly the same diameter.. no way to insert one in the other. I had to make cuts in the both sided of the reduction in order to squeeze one side into the metal tube and the other in the unit's vent. - Then taped the heck out of the junctions that were created. - I agree that duct tape, with time, fails and eventually starts leaking.. . The first two attempts to connect with the flex tube I used duct tape and foil tape on top.. the third and last one.. I was too tired to do the double taping and went with the duct tape only.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help and thanks for the additional info!:)
@jimmysmith9957
@jimmysmith9957 Жыл бұрын
Very good video. Especially giving how to calculate the proper vent size for the bathroom. One suggestion: The ground wires do need a wire nut on them. The purpose is to be sure there is a firm connection between the wires so if a short does occur in the fan housing there is a path to ground. Without the wire nut on the ground wires the resistance could possible become to high for the ground path to function properly or the wires could become accidently pulled apart.
@samkim2766
@samkim2766 2 жыл бұрын
It's so helpful video instruction for installation of Bathroom Fan. Thank you!
@willliamthompson9526
@willliamthompson9526 7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your methodical breakdown on replacing the bathroom exhaust fan. Your research on what type of fan to get and why was very helpful. Also, The how to portion on replacing an existing fan was extremely helpful. thank you
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
@kashif254
@kashif254 7 жыл бұрын
excellent video. this is exactly what i was looking for many months as my existing exaust housing is small and i did not know how to put a big housing exaust. thanks so much again.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) I was in a similar situation ... my fan was too small for the room in my opinion. After replacing the fan, I see little to no moisture issues from the shower ... moisture to some extent is expected immediately following a hot shower, but removing the moisture quickly after is the goal:).
@michialmiller1754
@michialmiller1754 4 жыл бұрын
Good gravy, bless this man's heart !!!!
@raypatino2610
@raypatino2610 Жыл бұрын
Very nicely explained, step by step. My biggest concern was going to be taking down the old housing since I couldn't see how it was attached, and I have the same as yours. Time to get the pry-bar!!! Thanks!
@starrywarz
@starrywarz 4 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same (actually probably slightly older) fan as in this video, You can take the cover off, figure out what model your fan is and they sell new fan kits that can replace within the same housing. I did that since my house is older and I have a lot of blown in insulation above which would've gotten messy. But for $45, I was able to get an upgrade fan that fit in the same housing, installed it in 15 minutes, it had 1.5x CFM output and 2x as quiet (half as loud? 2 sones vs 4 sones). It also came with an updated cover, so the fan looks, sounds, and feels like a brand new installation!
@Lesikaification
@Lesikaification 4 жыл бұрын
WILoveTrains Would you mind sharing a link? I have a Broan 50 CFM and it doesn't wick the moisture much at all. I would like to upgrade just the motor and fan not the entire thing but wasn't able to find an exact replacement with higher CFM. Please let me know where you purchased your replacement and what CFM does it have? Thank you!
@starrywarz
@starrywarz 4 жыл бұрын
@@Lesikaification do you know the model number of your fan? If so you can search on Home Depot for Broan Xxxx upgrade kit
@Lesikaification
@Lesikaification 4 жыл бұрын
@@starrywarz yes it's a Broan 688-k but all I could find so far was the same 50 CFM replacement.
@starrywarz
@starrywarz 4 жыл бұрын
@@Lesikaification search for 205964212 on Home Depot website. That should take you to the upgrade kit which is listed for 688 in description!
@starrywarz
@starrywarz 4 жыл бұрын
@@Lesikaification if you need something with more CFMS, aka a larger fan you’ll likely have to buy a new fan and cut a larger hole in the ceiling etc. but for a quick upgrade this is easy and worked for me
@peter-hr1gl
@peter-hr1gl 3 жыл бұрын
I see others mentioned the two items I saw regarding the need to put a mechanical fastener (either zip tie or hose clamp) on the inside sleeve of the duct to fasten it to fan housing outlet and also to put a plastic or metal sleeve on the electrical wire as it enters the box housing. I also think it would be beneficial to mention that you may have blown insulation around the housing (and most likely will), or have fiberglass insulation around the existing housing). That could fall through as you remove the existing housing and when you cut the whole larger. Could become a real pain/mess (surprised you had no insulation unless you have a second level and therefore were cutting into the dead space between your first and second floors). Dealing with falling insulation makes this job much more difficult and does suggest that 'if' you can get to the housing from above to at least move the insulation away from the existing housing, that should be done first (even if you don't want to work from up above). The last thing I thought of is that you put two screws into the stud closest to the side of the new housing, but I assume the stud was not close enough on the other side. Putting screws into the new housing to attach to existing studs can be problematic if they are not in the right position and you may need to jerry-rig something in that regard (worth mentioning as a possibility). I understand you can't account for EVERY possible scenario, but these are a few common things that could have been mentioned. Overall a very good and informative video. Thanks.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 3 жыл бұрын
thx for the post and good points:). i had a second level and did not have insulation to deal with.
@Craigpv2d
@Craigpv2d 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Just a few tips I might pass along. First, as others have said, a romex connector should be used or at least a plastic bushing. Second, Duck tape doesn't last forever, especially if it is the cheap stuff. Where I live in Wisconsin, the current code recommends a mechanical fastener AND HVAC metal foil tape which lasts much longer. So for a mechanical fastener you could use a high quality zip tie, some sheet metal screws where the head catches the wire in the hose, or a metallic hose clamp. I recently had new shingles installed and took the opportunity to install roof mounted 4" vents above all three fart fans in my home. About 8 feet directly above the fans. The existing fart fans exited over 20 feet away through the vertical face of the gables and used uninsulated 3" aluminum flex dryer hose. Two of the three runs have holes in them and also water in the low spots. Now I have 4" insulted vent hose that is only 8 feet long. Even with the existing fans, ventilation is much better and the noise is less as well. We also have eliminated our ice dam problems which we still had even with the new shingles. Most of the hot, damp air from the fart fans was exiting into the attic space. Interestingly enough, the 2 stovetop hood fans, (our place is a two family duplex), were directly vented vertically though the roof with insulated tin HVAC ducting. I don't know why they skimped on the fart fans.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your post/feedback!:) This is great information and making me wish I could pin two comments to the top:). I pinned the romex connector early on but you have more to offer in your post. TY.
@ahmadawadallah5321
@ahmadawadallah5321 2 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent vid. I needed to remove my fan housing but I couldn't see any screws. It's probably stapled in as yours was. Thank you.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help!:) My new(er) fan is running strong and working well!
@stackedhippiechick
@stackedhippiechick 7 жыл бұрын
I installed one in my bathroom and it works great. I have a 1-inch door clearance. However, the Broan InVent 110 should use a 4in duct to operate as designed. Only use the 4 to 3 reducer if you don't have access to the attic. The Broan Invent bathfan is the best fan to retrofit your bathroom.
@y_o_oj754
@y_o_oj754 3 жыл бұрын
Youre good
@Tchairdjian
@Tchairdjian 6 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed! Thanks for the details for amateurs like me. Mine was built in 1999 too and the motor sounded seized, which woke the dead up every time anyone used it. LOL
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
LOL - glad to be of help and I know the sound!:)
@aaronclayson2813
@aaronclayson2813 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, you've given me the courage to replace my bathroom fan! I'm buying a slightly different one, but I think the basics should still be close enough!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help!:) If I can do it, you can to!:)
@johncarlen2476
@johncarlen2476 6 жыл бұрын
Good vid. When buying new, make sure the fan can be easily removed from housing for cleaning and lubrication. Do not use powerful blower when cleaning, too much force will break the plastic fan, especially as it gets older and more brittle.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips John ... good points to note:).
@bassetHoynd
@bassetHoynd 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. You have really explained some of the smaller details I had questions about.
@mikeimparato824
@mikeimparato824 6 жыл бұрын
At 25:39 he needs to install a type NM cable connector in the wire entry hole per NEC code. This to prevent any chafing of the conductor insulation that will over time cause a ground fault, short circuit or potential electrical fire hazard.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Mike!:) Agreed.
@PapaStrumfPS3
@PapaStrumfPS3 4 жыл бұрын
I can't find video that is bad or uninteresting. Real role model. Can we get update on this, did new vent help moisture situation ?
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the post/question:). yes, this worked for me as the air flow has improved. i will also add that we leave the door over and the fan on after the shower for 5-10 mins.
@PapaStrumfPS3
@PapaStrumfPS3 4 жыл бұрын
@@RealWorld Thanks for answer. I just moved to new apartment and seems like we have same problem so I might give it a go :)
@radchander
@radchander 3 жыл бұрын
Very clear tutorial. Not to be picky, but I didn’t see a connector or wire clamp when the power supply entered the housing through the feed hole. Did I miss it. Thank you
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help:). I did not show in the video but you should use a wire clamp where the wires enter the housing.
@kevinbelluche1747
@kevinbelluche1747 5 жыл бұрын
Great video ,I currently have the same problem you had, the calculation you provided will be a huge help!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help Kevin!:) Still working strong today!:)
@e3a3c3
@e3a3c3 5 жыл бұрын
I put 2 exhaust fans in my shower room, on a timer, when I built my house in 1983. Turn it on after showering. Does the job fast, but gotta crack the bathroom door to let in enough air. Clears the mirror fog fast too.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post/feedback:).
@scoop4321
@scoop4321 4 жыл бұрын
I am upgrading my bathroom fan, and I am installing the same one you used. I thought I would check my venting tube which runs horizontally about 20 feet to the side of my house. I removed my outside vent, and I found bird nests in there. I cleaned it out, and it filled up a bucket. So I would suggest you check that venting to be sure it is clear of debris.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
That is AWESOME!:) Great find/tip:). Birds will nest in the oddest place.
@redline870
@redline870 7 жыл бұрын
I think code requires the use of a Romex clamp where the wires enter the box. I’d annotate the video and add that point in there, it’s very unsafe to go without one.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Great point and thank you for the post!:) I will post an add note in the description and see if I can overlay that part of the video with a notation on the clamp as well.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Just discovered that KZbin removed the free form annotation feature - ouch:). I will pin a related comment to the top and add a note in the description:).
@bguen1234
@bguen1234 6 жыл бұрын
How is it "very unsafe"?
@Guillotines_For_Globalists
@Guillotines_For_Globalists 6 жыл бұрын
@@bguen1234 Years of vibration can cause the wire to get a cut in it from the sharp sheet metal fan box. The clamp acts as a grommet to protect the wire's insulation.
@bguen1234
@bguen1234 6 жыл бұрын
@@Guillotines_For_Globalists Yeah, so not "very unsafe" or even very likely. But a simple plastic grommet is probably a good idea.
@sansfreewill3843
@sansfreewill3843 2 жыл бұрын
Very thorough walk through, and clear and concise narration. Thank you! and Subscribed.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 2 жыл бұрын
ty and welcome to the channel! :)
@number1pappy
@number1pappy 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you! I feel confident to do this to my bathroom now!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help ... If I can do it, so can you!:)
@aLortizable
@aLortizable 3 жыл бұрын
Just use a Rome clamp to do it right.
@JamesThompson-xl4yu
@JamesThompson-xl4yu 3 жыл бұрын
Should have use a clamp for the duct as tape is not a mechanical but a sealer for air flow being fans vibrate. I saw the box had rolled edge where the wire came in so may be ok, but agree a clamp on the wire is better. Thanks for the video, you did a good job overall. I think these fans need a humidity sensor that runs the fan till the humidity drops to normal level.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your post/feedback and agreed ... a clamp would be a good idea:).
@stevied9082
@stevied9082 7 жыл бұрын
What a great vid. Having the same problems with my small bathroom & the exhaust fan is only 50cfm. I'm gonna go ahead & upgrade to a higher cfm & use your video as a guide. Thank you much brother.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) The moisture control in my bathroom is much better since installing the new fan:).
@stevied9082
@stevied9082 7 жыл бұрын
Installing my exhaust fan... as I get to the wires, there is a black & white in ceiling, but no copper for the ground wire.... is that a problem????
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Typically electrical wiring should have 3 wires (black, white, and copper). The copper is used for ground. The fan will run without a copper ground but this creates a safety issue if a ground is needed for any reason (i.e. lightening strike, etc.).
@stevied9082
@stevied9082 7 жыл бұрын
RealWorld thank you much for your response & knowledge. God Bless you brother.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help and may God bless you and your family!:)
@aerodicus
@aerodicus 7 жыл бұрын
What I can't figure out is people that refuse to turn the fan on when they crap, do they like the smell?? I think I'm going to wire the lights and fan together on a timer so there's no way around it.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
lol - good point and i like the idea!:)
@Billy_Darley
@Billy_Darley 7 жыл бұрын
i like the noise too. privacy. :)
@Jeff-xy7fv
@Jeff-xy7fv 7 жыл бұрын
Flush the toilet as soon as the crap hits it. Problem solved!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
LOL - yes, that is another solution!:)
@Jamestfarrell
@Jamestfarrell 6 жыл бұрын
Had the same problem. I just wired the toilet seat so that when a toilet user sits down the 110 volts gets switched from the toilet seat to the fan. Only had a couple of bugs to work out but my attorney says he's taking care of that.
@supersaiyangoku3580
@supersaiyangoku3580 5 жыл бұрын
Are you John Cena's brother?
@michaelleddy3701
@michaelleddy3701 5 жыл бұрын
Hahaah 1st thing I thought when the video started.
@cwickwitted
@cwickwitted 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelleddy3701 me too, brother
@JonO387
@JonO387 4 жыл бұрын
Don't insult the guy. Come on.
@phrebh
@phrebh 4 жыл бұрын
@@JonO387 John Cena has done more the Make-a-Wish foundation than any other celebrity.
@JonO387
@JonO387 4 жыл бұрын
@@phrebh OK?
@mariuszdabrowski7662
@mariuszdabrowski7662 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed according to the size of the bathroom that's where you need the space underneath the door He's advanced in the room
@televisionplayer3990
@televisionplayer3990 7 жыл бұрын
Firstly, Fantastic video. Unlike another gentleman, who said it's beyond his ability to follow this, I'm very handy, and I will 100% be upgrading my fan myself using the training I received from your video. One question that always stumps me on electrical jobs: Where do I connect the green ground wire? You just said "coil it" ... but where do I screw it onto? I usually screw it onto the metal casing with the ground-screw attached to the casing. But I didn't see you attach it anywhere. Thanks for the response.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) The green is used for ground and should attached to the bare copper wire coming from the wire group (white, black, copper). Sometimes you may see a green screw the housing or casing, and this can be used as well.
@televisionplayer3990
@televisionplayer3990 7 жыл бұрын
Ok Thanks !! I will definitely be commenting this week as to how my installation goes. Thank you so much again !!
@JasonSmith-qx3zh
@JasonSmith-qx3zh Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to an update. Thanks for all you do.
@garyboyce6186
@garyboyce6186 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you this was fantastic, I’m confident the power was off at the switch and wouldn’t be doing that in the dark was the only thing I noticed. Otherwise this is what I’ll be doing. Hoping mine is easier as it’s changing a Broan for another brown but more powerful
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the post gary and hopefully your project went/goes well! :)
@ask43242flight
@ask43242flight 6 жыл бұрын
the best fan replacement tutorial!
@MAGAMAN
@MAGAMAN 3 жыл бұрын
No, he actually does a lot of things wrong, starting by using the wrong sized fan. KZbin is the biggest spreader of misinformation and most of you idiots are too clueless to realize it.
@barrynirmal
@barrynirmal 5 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Because it is detailed it shows all aspects of the job. I did not have to remove the housing but if I have to, I can do it with help from this video.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post Barry and glad to be of help!:)
@sambaritone
@sambaritone 7 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you very much. I need to do exactly the same thing in my bathroom, and the attic space is so remote and tight, there's no practical way for me to get in there to do it the standard way. My old one never really worked well, and I took it apart to realize that the fan motor either runs backward, or the impeller is made for the opposite direction. It actually moves very little air, because of this. So, I'm going to get one of the same ones you installed, and get it done. Thank you again, this video was extremely helpful, especially your detailed explanations and up close video.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) No fun when the bathroom walls are wet and start to streak, etc. When I saw this happen in my bathroom, it was time to take action:).
@sambaritone
@sambaritone 7 жыл бұрын
RealWorld well, I got it done yesterday afternoon. I had to wrestle with the exhaust port and hose adaptor, but it was a lot easier after watching your step by step directions. Thanks again.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Great to hear and glad to be of help!:) Remember to leave the fan on a bit after each shower in order to clear the room ... the larger fan should handle the job:).
@MegaHollywood1971
@MegaHollywood1971 2 жыл бұрын
I'm super late to this video, but this was superb instruction! Calm, Cool, and Collected - Well Done 👍
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 2 жыл бұрын
thank you! :)
@francisantony12
@francisantony12 6 жыл бұрын
Super Useful Video. Thank you for taking time.
@no_handle_required
@no_handle_required 7 жыл бұрын
This is perfect. I have the same contractor fan and need to replace it. This is better than a manufacturer video.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post/feedback:). If I can do it, so can you:). This solved my issue.
@wuntunmein88
@wuntunmein88 4 жыл бұрын
You made it look easy. Thanks for posting a detailed and easy to follow video
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help!:)
@tayloredart
@tayloredart 4 жыл бұрын
thank you, very clear and shot well so I could see what to do
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
glad to be of help!:)
@margopeery1860
@margopeery1860 5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your clear and thorough explanations.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help!:)
@richardwade511
@richardwade511 5 жыл бұрын
3 years later..... did it work?
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
a bit late to your post but after 3yrs (hard to believe it has been that long:)) it is work great!:) no issues, etc. after taking a shower, we leave the door open and the fan running for 5-10 mins or longer ... seems to do the trick:).
@richardwade511
@richardwade511 4 жыл бұрын
RealWorld awesome!!! Thank you!
@paulmoffat9306
@paulmoffat9306 6 жыл бұрын
One 'rule of thumb' is that the minimum CFM required is = to the square footage of the room, so a bathroom of 60 sqft, would need a 60 cfm fan. Also, you can buy fans that are almost silent today, and still have the CFM needed, but you pay more for quietness.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post and good point Paul:). I would stress the word 'minimum' as more might be desired to really move the air. I also thought about the quiet factor but realized most people may want a louder fan to mask ... uhhhhh ... various sounds:).
@jackson2620
@jackson2620 6 жыл бұрын
ahaha i'm guilty of the fan mask myself. works like a charm
@a.f.carmona3484
@a.f.carmona3484 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video - gonna be upgrading my 50cfm to the same model you used. 🤙🏽
@lovefeist3136
@lovefeist3136 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Very detailed. Thank you! A Sawzall with a short hacksaw blade would have made quick work of that staple. Or a simple "frameless" hacksaw designed for tight spaces.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post and agreed - a sawzall would have been nice:).
@stevencogar7393
@stevencogar7393 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting back to me . Enjoyed your Video
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help Steven:). I typically post videos about photography but also conduct a good amount of everyday repairs:).
@ronaldwinstead7447
@ronaldwinstead7447 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent communicator...
@MarkTellier
@MarkTellier 5 жыл бұрын
This is a problem we have had in our bathroom for quite some time. Thanks to your video, I am now able to fix the problem.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help and best of luck!:)
@oscarbalderas6025
@oscarbalderas6025 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video tutorial, I was looking for this information and you explained it very clearly.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help Oscar!:)
@justinjfritz88
@justinjfritz88 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining how a shower works!
6 жыл бұрын
i was equally impressed.
@richardlorith8256
@richardlorith8256 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, maybe something I need to look at in my bathroom, that needs replacing, get wet spots above my shower
@mikeimparato824
@mikeimparato824 6 жыл бұрын
At 20:28 his comment of no need to just twist the green together without a wire connector is a cardinal sin.... use the wire connector! Your green ground is the most important connection for your electrical safety. It protects the circuit.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Mike for the post/feedback:). Agreed again:). Most green/ground wires I have encountered are not wire nutted but a wire nut will definitely not hurt:).
@TW-il4vy
@TW-il4vy 4 жыл бұрын
The real question is where the end of the fan duct terminated since your old fan was actually working. I found out my bathroom fan ducts all went to vented soffit and simply dangled on top by lazy builder/contractors, and not actually vented to the outside correctly through the side walls nor the roof. Check your outdoor vent if you can find it.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
You make a good point ... check the route of air flow to ensure nothing is off or blocked as this might be the root cause.
@kathryndegraaf7115
@kathryndegraaf7115 4 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions as to how to find it? Is there a way to trace venting??
@TW-il4vy
@TW-il4vy 4 жыл бұрын
@@kathryndegraaf7115 You'll need the access to the attic or the opposite side of the wall where the fan is installed to find where the connected duct leads out to.
@50tigres79
@50tigres79 5 жыл бұрын
Why did you only secure one side of the housing with 2 decking screws? the other side looks kind of loose.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
The two screws did the trick and seems to hold well - no need for any additional screws in my opinion:).
3 жыл бұрын
@@RealWorld Actualky, You should definitely worry about only using two deck screws as it is loose and vibrating even more than normal. Considering you didn’t use an electrical grommet, that amount of vibration on the wire is a fire hazard just waiting to happen. Other than these two issues,your video was good for the beginner DIY’er.
@derrickhallrealty
@derrickhallrealty 10 ай бұрын
Thank you, this will help me to tackle this job on my own
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 ай бұрын
glad to be of help!:)
@jerzyserafin3855
@jerzyserafin3855 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, very comprehensive video. Thank you.
@enriquegonzalez2540
@enriquegonzalez2540 7 жыл бұрын
When buying paint for bathroom let the paint department what you are painting.At Home Depot you can add a additive for about five bucks that when mixed with the paint it will greatly reduce those black spots due to moisture,but adding the fan with more cfm is a necessity .
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Great idea regarding the paint:).
@Topazpm20
@Topazpm20 4 жыл бұрын
Great video.. I have been meaning to do this for a long time, but am afraid of dealing with the attic insulation above the ceiling drywall. Please tell me if the fan housing is separated from the insulation or if it sits right against it. Thanks in advance
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help!:) I have a second floor above and had no isolation between floors. Nonetheless, I have a shower on the second floor as well which does have an attic above and yes, the isolation will rest on top of the fan:). It might be a bit messy but very doable.
@notawildthingy
@notawildthingy 4 жыл бұрын
how did this work out? noticed that you used a reducer to get to your 3" exhaust pipe. Conventional wisdom states that high airflow systems are more influenced by pipe size than fan size. In other words, if you need to move more air increase the pipe size.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Still working strong ... no problems and definitely helped the situation:). The reducer is not significant enough to adversely impact the air flow with the given volume.
@notawildthingy
@notawildthingy 4 жыл бұрын
Cool, I'll be in the same situation shortly, so thanks for sharing.
@isabelstaples198
@isabelstaples198 4 жыл бұрын
Super great video and explanation for this novice DYI'er! thanks
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help and good luck!:)
@GrizOnTheTrail
@GrizOnTheTrail 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent and timely video for me...as I actually am refreshing two bathrooms in my house and both will need new fans! Got to say though, you made it look easy. I would have sliced my fingers to shreds pulling out that old housing, and would have invented new combinations of four-letter words when taping that ducting to the housing :-))) Thanks again for a very informative and well produced video!
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 7 жыл бұрын
LOL - thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) If I can do it so can you!:)
@auniciasharpe7293
@auniciasharpe7293 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detailed information and instructions.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help!:)
@martynenkodima
@martynenkodima Жыл бұрын
How did you connect the vent housing in the attic to the box in such a narrow place? Looks impossible
@RealWorld
@RealWorld Жыл бұрын
it was previously laid with the build of the house so i did not have to make a new run - thankfully!:)
@SupermanChad23
@SupermanChad23 4 жыл бұрын
Reducing your exhaust diameter I have found will make the unit work harder so I'm glad you had a 4-inch exhaust. I would not recommend anyone tapering down if the fan is requiring a certain diameter You're only going to make the unit work that much harder. If you wanted to be extremely safe while you worked also you could pull out the switch off the wall and disconnect it there and cap that so that you could turn the lights back on and definitely not worried that you have any power up at the exhaust fan and then just reattach the switch when you're done. Why wouldn't you secure it with the holes on the flashing?? Also never use duct tape in an area like that when that duct tape dry rots as it will it's going to let loose I would have used metal tape, that stuff will never degrade. Also some covers are larger and you sometimes need to make sure that you're going to have clearance you are pretty close there to that corner I would have measured how much overlap that was going to take and mention that in the video but you got lucky.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Good point Chad and thx for the post. The fan will work a bit harder but will still work. It's like exhaling with your mouth open and doing the same with your lips place together forming a small hole (like whistling). the same amount of air will flow out, but you will need to push a bit more when whistling.
@johnerway7255
@johnerway7255 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the overview.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help John!:)
@joeretired4552
@joeretired4552 4 жыл бұрын
About the cubic feet of the room - someone has already pointed out the room is 405 ft cu. The fan is too small to remove the moisture quickly enough. Did you increase the fan size based upon that size room????
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I realized the same:). While the smaller fan is better than no fan, a larger fan is more appropriate for the given room size.
@kelliclark9868
@kelliclark9868 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing such a detailed video…this was so helpful!
@bobprins2324
@bobprins2324 2 жыл бұрын
My question is how much good does it do to try push more cfms thru a 3" vent ? The Fan is designed for 4" and you're reducing/restricting the flow. That's defeeting the purpose of the replacement ! In my 40+years of working in New home construction as a plumber, I've never seen an electrical use a reducer. I realize it's more of a job to do it right, but thats my plan, even if I have to convert to a roof vent or pull a 4"thru with the old 3" Also if the wall switch or timer is off, there's no need to work in the dark ! Also replacing a switch with a timer is much better. It allows you to crank the timer to the max as you leave to maximize run time to vent even more humidity. We keep our master suite cooler which causes more condensation so it's time for an upgrade.
@Huzzahgamers_inc
@Huzzahgamers_inc 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thank you and God bless you!
@RHBengal
@RHBengal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful since I'm about to do a similar project.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
If I can do it, so can you!:)
@harlanroeser7546
@harlanroeser7546 5 жыл бұрын
I liked the paper test! Thanks for the vid.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Works like a champ:)
@siku5it
@siku5it 5 жыл бұрын
Regarding the suggested timer - it's very tempting but it requires a "neutral" (4th wire) which does not exist in older houses wiring. - Maybe there is a 3 wires model out there that I could use.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 5 жыл бұрын
Good point and I would need to check into this further (3 vs 4 wire).
@changleuang3759
@changleuang3759 3 жыл бұрын
Why are there only 2 screws for the frame? Shouldn’t there be 4?
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 3 жыл бұрын
depending on the support/install ... two worked for me :)
@daisyroe5372
@daisyroe5372 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video. I will be using the info. Thanks again.
@achilleze
@achilleze 4 жыл бұрын
tearing out the original box fan is concernign for me. I have a similar problem and not sure if I'm good enough to repair it if I mess up.
@RealWorld
@RealWorld 4 жыл бұрын
If I can do it, so can you!:) Double check all measurements:).
@achilleze
@achilleze 4 жыл бұрын
@@RealWorld heh we'll see :)
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