How To Replace A Bathroom Exhaust Fan Motor

Bath fans vary in design but motor replacement requires the same basic steps no matter which brand or model you have.

How to replace a bathroom exhaust fan motor. Unscrew the old fan motor from the housing and take it out. Some motor plates release by pressing or prying on the side of the fan housing. Then you ll put the new fan in position.

Video tutorial on how to replace your bathroom exhaust fan in 5 minutes or less. Set the louver aside. I ve replaced lots of this style broan fan and they are very popular.

Unplug the fan motor from the vent fan housing. Fit the new fan motor in the housing and screw it in place. Easy cheap fast way to get more airflow from an old bathroom fan.

Remove the cover on the vent fan. Grip the sides of the nutone bathroom fan s louver and pull down until the louver s metal springs open. If not you must cut around.

This releases the louver from the fan s housing. Switch off the power at the fuse box. Plug the new fan motor into the fan housing.

Replace the cover on the vent fan. Reattach the wires and vent pipe and you re ready to test your fan out. Remove the existing fan leaving the old duct work and wiring.