Replacing Bathroom Ceiling Fan

Disconnect the vent pipe.

Replacing bathroom ceiling fan. Video tutorial on how to replace your bathroom exhaust fan in 5 minutes or less. Removing the old fan 1. Disconnect the fan s wiring.

Also it helps to get a fan that s the same size as your existing fan so you won t have to adjust the size of the ceiling hole. Follow steps 3 10 of the new construction installation to complete. Unlike older vent fans new models are much quieter and more efficient.

The installation is easiest if you re replacing an existing fan. You don t have to cut into the ceiling crawl around your attic or get up on your roof. When choosing a vent fan for your bathroom look for a model that is quiet 1 5 sones or less and moves enough cubic feet per minute cfm of air as discussed in sizing a bathroom vent fan.

Fans are rated by cfms and sones. Measure the ceiling opening and determine if it is large enough to accommodate your new fan. The nutone ventilation fan with light features square the nutone ventilation fan with light features square lens surrounded by a decorative white grille that coordinates with the most popular ceiling white paints.

If not you must cut around. Once the cover s off you should be able to see the wires leading to the fan s housing. Remove the old fan s cover.

Remove the existing fan leaving the old duct work and wiring. Use the information below to select a fan. Switch off the power at the fuse box.