Thanks for this video, just rewired a cabin fan and solved the "always running" fan exactly as you did in the video.

@handydadtv

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

THANK YOU! A man worked all day today to install a “bathroom exhaust fan” in my bathroom (via an energy-saving program). The program did not inform me, however, that the fan would subject me to 24/7 noise from that moment forward, with no way to ever turn it off. (I discovered that as the installer was leaving.)The only way to get peace would be to turn off the breaker to the entire upstairs of my house. Thanks to your video, I took off the cover, pulled the white plug out, and QUIET!!!!! THANK YOU.

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@CMason-yr9ks

2 жыл бұрын

After living with the noise how AWESOME IS THE SOUND OF SILENCE! Oh I can now think clearly again too! I think this video needs some traction. Answer to a pray!

Perfect presentation, exactly what I needed. In a cold climate, the continuous venting removes valuable heat causing furnaces to cycle much more often. I know this because in my previous house (large) in a northern climate, my furnace would typically NOT come on if the thermostat was set for a 3 degree Celsius temp difference between day and night. Now living in a brand new smaller house in a milder winter climate, it takes only about 4-5 hours to drop the inside temp 3 degrees and triggering the furnace. How can this be called efficient? GK

@handydadtv

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a tradeoff. I guess the code writers feel mold is worse than a high heating bill.

@HappySmiles2Day

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. We had the fan installed as part of a weatherization program. I called them bc it was cold during the winter. In the midwest, it makes no sense for showering or for constant use in the winter. I can crack windows but it's freezing when taking a shower.

@CMason-yr9ks

2 жыл бұрын

Or they have shares in an exhaust fan company. ha ha. But I mean really there has to be a better answer a better way then money for heat going out into space and there will be NO enjoyment soaking in the tub 5 or 6 months out of the year. Some knew ideas are not sensible, not practical, don't work they need to go back to the drawing board or maybe think tank! I personally can't pay higher heating cost trying to take a simi comfortable shower.

@luckyjay778

Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same problem.

What a great production of video. Visuals are beautiful, very well done. ✔️

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Thank you so much, also in a new development for a year now. Drove me nuts hearing that fan run all the time.

@CMason-yr9ks

2 жыл бұрын

Me toooooo! 💜

@jamesmoore2596

2 жыл бұрын

It’s so much fucking Healthier

The fan is not for humidity reasons. It is code in new homes because the tight insulation of new construction limits fresh air coming into the house, the fan causes negative pressure in the house drawing in fresh air.

@creepyzeek1

4 жыл бұрын

I hate it. I turned mine off for good. If I want fresh air ill open my windows. Stupid code

@CMason-yr9ks

2 жыл бұрын

If insulation is so much tighter would that mine better sound proving? You seen to know a lot about this subject so I'm wondering why I now live in a 2 year old 2 family home or duplex and I can hear my neighbors as much as I heard my neighbors in a 25 year old apartment. So if more building money go to tighter insulation isn't there another way to achieve the same outcome? Thanks for your time. c

@Bismuth00

2 жыл бұрын

@@CMason-yr9ks because your party wall doesn't have any noise canceling insulation. Code regarding home insulation has to do with outside walls not shared interior walls.

@r1_anon

Жыл бұрын

The energy company invented this design to keep my house cold, so I'm paying more for my heater. Great idea! fark it

@luckyjay778

Жыл бұрын

My issue is the negative pressure sucks in cold air on cold days making my place drafty and on hot days sucks in hot air. I will be wiring to the switch.

Thank you! I have the same issue, new construction fan on auto. I didn't do the electrical work but at least got the fan turned down, knowing where the knob is. I'll have an electrician do the wiring :-\

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

I have a new house too and I’ve learned that those automatic exhaust fans are intended to draw in fresh air. That’s code for new construction because homes are built so tight these days.

Nice video ! Kind of funny when you turn full speed lol

@handydadtv

27 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

I'm sure U are & will continue to help many people living in new or renovated properties. My bathrooms have similar working but dual fans. The always running fan sounds like white noise which has always been a miserable sound for my ears & me and if that wasn't enough the bathrooms staying so much colder in the winter not real fun right out of the shower. I will be senting your video to my management company so they can now know what needs to be done. Thanks for sharing your time & talents with me & the world. 🌎 I am Grateful!🙂💜 c. mason

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Good luck!

@CMason-yr9ks

2 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv my pleasure as while. Be Safe Be Blessed Be Happy. char

Red wire was nicked by the drywallers - careless use of their router, when cutting around electrical boxes. They first "plunge" into the approx center of the box, then move the bit to the edge, then jump over the wall of the box and continue routing the perimeter.

Thank for the video. This was driving me crazy. They have this in a new apartment complex im working at

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

If it’s new construction, the fan is probably running occasionally to bring fresh air into the apartment.

Awesome video! 💚

@handydadtv

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

Perfect presentation-most helpful Thank you

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

5:56 the moth collapsed

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

😂

5:56 RIP moth

I replaced a bathroom fan - manual switch with a timer switch. I'm tempted to replace it with one of those humidity detecting switches like the "Leviton In-Wall Humidity Sensor & Fan Control". This laundry room seems like a good candidate for that too so that it automatically kicks on when needed.

@handydadtv

5 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

Well done. Another option would be a switch with a built in humidity sensor.

@DonaldAJr

5 жыл бұрын

I was also thinking about something like that but I didn't know how to put it into words. I love educated people.

@grampakilt

4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps to clarify Steve T's comment, once the wiring has been altered as per video, instead of a basic on/off switch, one could use a switch with a built in humidity sensor (which is what I'll be doing.) GK

@CMason-yr9ks

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!!!

The moth to Newman part got me Lol

Finding out how to rewire an extractor fan requires a drive through a US mountain range, apparently.

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

🏔️🌄🗻

The moth part killed me "oh the humanity!!!" 💀 great video thanks!

@handydadtv

8 ай бұрын

😂

Excellent video! Thanks

@handydadtv

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

Thank you!!!

@handydadtv

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

thank you for this video,what a great 👍 and simple instructions

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Thank you for video I had same issue easy fix thanks to your video

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

Great job on the video!

@jamesmoore2596

2 жыл бұрын

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Can you come by California and do the same thing for me? My bathroom fan in the master's turns on whenever the room is even remotely hot, and it stays on for 20 to 30 mins at a time. It's not running all the time, but I'd say it runs nearly all the time on a hot day. Really bothers me... I wish I could just turn it on and off with the switch.

Next year you can go back and help him with the mildew problem. Lol.

@bjbhehir

4 жыл бұрын

Come on!!! I've had a laundry room without a fan for years and ZERO mildew!! Germaphobic much?

@pwedding1

3 жыл бұрын

He also said this house in in CO, which is known for very dry air. Mold is usually not an issue here.

Wow. This was almost too good of a presentation. *subscribed *

@handydadtv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

I'm not an electrician at all. I followed you till you said the red goes to the fan and so one assumes the black wires are all hot coming in from the left. But then you say your going to switch the black wire that goes up to the fan. So I noticed a black wire coming from the right along with the red wire. So that black wire is keeping the fan on constantly, But what I don't get is what was that red wire for if the fan is really controlled by that extra black wire from the right. I have a fan switch that has 4 positions. Light, Light+fan, Fan+heater. I wish I could disable all but the light. I have a family member with dimentia and they leave them all on thinking they turned off the light. I managed to disconnect and tie off the yellow wire that goes to the heater. But disconnecting the blue wire doesn't change anything. The fan+light still turn on. All together i have a Yellow, blue, red, black wires.

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

Try reconnecting the blue and disconnecting the red.

Having insane smoke from wildfires. My entire house smells horrible and even with sophisticated air purifiers, we’re coughing with sore throats. The rooms with exhaust fans are the clear culprits. There is a real high switch in the laundry room- does this control all of the continuous fans, or just the laundry? Is it safe to switch off for the time being since the air quality inside is hazardous? Thanks in advance.

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t possibly know the answer, but if I were you, I’d try it.

Hilarious and helpful. 😁

Maybe a dumb question but can I just unplug the fan (what you did first) and not mess with the switch? :)

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, if you don’t want a fan at all.

@CMason-yr9ks

2 жыл бұрын

In my state there seems to be a line not to be cross between building code and leading institutions ( mortgages ). There has to be a working fan even if by an on/off switch. Been a BIG PAIN in my ears, wallet and all the chill bumps after a shower. Dealing with this is one of thought things I would not wish on anyone. Although there are probably 100's or 1000's of people this is not bothering at all, I just haven't met the yet.

Quick question so it’s not wired into the house correct my exhaust fan I bought for say 60 bucks non constant should run all the time right

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand your question.

My new 2021 condo has a bathroom fan that never goes off. Normally there’s a switch hidden in the laundry room but not this time. Can I hire a electrician to add a switch or do similar to what you did? There is a switch in bathroom , but it’s for default low (off) and super high (on) just like your video. Is this a basic job for a electrician or should I call up and ask them can they do this?

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

You may want to start with an HVAC guy because those types of fans are usually used to draw fresh air into a tight home. I have a controller on my furnace that is linked to a bathroom fan that runs 15 minutes every hour. Perhaps you have one as well.

Hello from Seattle! Of the 3 black wires, how did U know which one to pick to replace the red one? Thanks

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

Trial and error. You need to figure out how the switch and fan are wired. And the function of each wire.

@jaredbales2527

6 ай бұрын

Just did this in my bathroom. I'm not an electrician, but I figured that the black wire that runs up to the fan probably comes out of the same insulation that the red one came out of. It was a good guess, this time.

Hi, We live in an apartment. Our bathroom has no windows and the bathroom fan comes on everytime we turn on the light. I disconnected it (just like you did in your video) because we bathe our 2 year old in the bath tub and the fan blows cold air directly towards the tub. Is it ok if I simply leave the fan disconnected. I guess I'm thinking if we should be concerned with mold or anything like that if I leave the fan disconnected permanently? Great video and Thank you.

@handydadtv

4 жыл бұрын

Bath time for a 2-year-old is the most fun time of day! I’d probably do the same thing, at least for the winter.

I have this exact same issue for an office closet that has a fan for heat from networking equipment. All voluntary. So, no code to worry about. Thank you!

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

Be sure to monitor the temperature if you’re going to disable a fan in an equipment room.

@ehenyor

3 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv I got into it today. It's a Panasonic and found that the settings can be lowered so that the "low" setting becomes an "off". So, no rewiring! :)

I thought maybe you were going to show me a video about an exhaust fan but all I got was a scenic route of Colorado and some yuppie houses

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback

What is the timer dial for?

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

It’s a mystery

Will exhaust fan cause shortness of breathing in a room?

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

I’m not a pulmonologist, but I can’t imagine a typical bathroom fan ever causing shortness of breath.

Not so good, not realizing that's a purpose built continuous running fan for high efficiency houses. Look it up. Low speed is the continuous mode and high speed is for when you have it in a traditional exhaust use, timed so it knows when to throttle down.

@AryanHomeland

2 ай бұрын

try dealing with it screeech

As other people stated - not for humidity - for getting air to cycle on tigh homes as IAQ becomes very bad - CODE - thats why you cant turn it off - the switch is actually to increase the CFM

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

I have one in my house too, but it has an adjustable cycle (runs 15 minutes per hour). Doesn’t run continuously.

@cd-stephen

2 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv all good. Here in Colorado every new home has to have the continuous duty ones per code. But that's different everywhere

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

Ironically, the house in this video is in Colorado!

Didnt know fart fans can be that sophisticated.

Timers are nice for bathroom fans. Let it run for an extra 5 minutes after your done showering.

I have the same set up in my bathroom but the switch doesn't change the speed. What could be the issue?

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know. Sorry.

That poor moth!! I think I need to call my contractor back in...unless you're going to be in Culver City, CA anytime soon?

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

No sorry.

I just purchased a home and found that the bathroom fan turns on and off randomly. Tried turning the wall switch on and off and that did not work. Pulled the switch cover off and found that the fan switch is wired to some sort of relay. (Written on the relay is w-m/rbm 134-40102-101d) Not sure what activates the relay to turn the fan on and off. Would really just like to eliminate this relay and and operate the fan manually with the switch. Any pointers as how to search youtube for instructions? Your video is close to what I'm looking for. Thanks for any help.

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, that’s for whole-house ventilation. I have one too. A controller on or near the furnace turns on the fan and opens a fresh air damper for a set amount of time every hour. Kind of crazy that we build such tight, efficient houses these days that we need to open a virtual window every hour for fresh air.

@joerevere937

2 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv Thanks for clearing that up. Though I wonder what you are supposed to do if you just want to take a shower and turn the fan on. The wall switch in the bathroom does nothing. Would I need to look for a switch on the furnace to turn on every time I take a shower?

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

My bathroom has a separate switch that turns on the fan manually even if it’s not doing the fresh air cycle. That switch has a low voltage wire going to the controller on the furnace.

@joerevere937

2 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv: I have a switch connected to the relay on the bathroom wall but it doesnt do anything.

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

Huh. Maybe an HVAC guy can figure it out for you.

I need to replace my bathroom exhaust fan this weekend. Insulation installers are coming next week.

@DonaldAJr

5 жыл бұрын

Your best bet would have been to flip your breaker, go up there find out what motor it had, look online and see if you can find another one, and replace it. $10 fix vs $100 and something fee to have someone else do it.

@YardGuy

5 жыл бұрын

@@DonaldAJr it's not broken. It needs to be updated. I wanted a model that I can replace without going in the attic. They will be putting in a couple feet of insulation and I don't bwant to go up there and trample it down.

@DonaldAJr

5 жыл бұрын

@@YardGuy everything is accessible under it. It's just some screws. But do what you feel comfortable with. The toilet paper test is always the test that proves what are good or bad. Take two pieces of toilet paper and see if it has enough suction to hold them in place without your help.

@YardGuy

5 жыл бұрын

@@DonaldAJr I just heard about that test. I will definitely try it out! I am interested in seeing if it is really doing anything or not.

@DonaldAJr

5 жыл бұрын

My brother I have known about it for at least 10 years now (probably closer to 20) and I tell people about it all the time. The first failure sign is you'll know it's not working right when it's not pulling the stink out of the bathroom very fast when you're going to the bathroom. That's your first sign and then you got your test.

Hi I’ve lived in my house for about 81/2 years when my bathroom fan switch started randomly coming on and off! It’s attached to the light switch and a fan timer. Any ideas why? Thank you

@handydadtv

4 жыл бұрын

It may have a timer circuit, like this fan, and the electronics are failing.

@BMWat1970

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the prompt response. What should I do next? Replace it?

Thank You!!!!😂

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

So my exhaust fan runs all the time in my laundry room but there's a window in my laundry room. Do I really need to have it running all the time? It seems most of these comment have the fan running because there's no window.

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

Odds are, it’s running to provide fresh air ventilation in a very tight modern house. Your HVAC system probably has a fresh air intake somewhere (mine is through the roof) and that fan exhausts stale air, creating slightly negative pressure in the house, so fresh air can enter.

i need your help with my exhaust too pls help me

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

Ask a question

we have the same problem im going to just unplug those things whatever they are inside the fan xx

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

That’ll work too.

How do I fix it if it stops working?

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

Determine if it’s an electrical issue or the motor is toast. Open it and use a non-contact voltage tester to ensure it’s getting power. If it is, the motor is dead. You’d need to find the model number and contact the manufacturer to see if you can get a replacement motor.

Its weird how some bath exhaust fan's actually looks like an vintage smoke alarm

Here's your rule of thumb if you don't know. If it can't hold up 2 pieces of toilet paper the motor is burned up.

@handydadtv

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know, but this was brand new. Not defective.

@DonaldAJr

5 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv I understand that. Also maybe I should have been more clear. I learned that in reference to the bathroom vent fans. I was just thinking both rules apply for this and hoped someone else might love the knowledge and pass it along to others.

It is supposed to be that way! You did not do the right thing! What it’s for is because it is bring fresh air from the air conditioning vents but now it dose not do that any more! 4:45

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

And that was their choice.

5:57 : UGHHH A AAAAAA

Mine has a humidity sensor. It used to turn off after my shower....now it just stays running.

@handydadtv

4 жыл бұрын

It should have an adjustment knob.

@BlakeC341

3 жыл бұрын

Same issue here

No

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

No?

I just watched this because the stupid bathroom fan is directly underneath my room and its noisy during the night and i really want to fucking disconnect it

The noise my god! The noise!

@handydadtv

3 жыл бұрын

It can be annoying for sure

I dont even have a switch , just an annoying 24/7 noisy fan that sucks the heat out of my freezing cold canadian winter home , makes me not even want to shower because getting out is like walking outside into the cold . Stupid , stupid , stupid .

@handydadtv

9 ай бұрын

Maybe you could add a humidistat so it only runs when you shower.

why would you want to do this.... that is your primary venting of your home. without this your windows, toilets will begain to mold and will effect what you are breathing in

@handydadtv

2 жыл бұрын

They wanted to work it manually. That doesn’t mean they’ll just leave it off. They intend to use it when they want.

😂

R.i.p Moth

@handydadtv

Жыл бұрын

😂