Thank you!!! You’re my guy now! Normally I would ask my Dad how to do this type of stuff, wish I still could too. But anytime I search a project and see a video you’ve done on it I always watch it, you’re great at explaining the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’ which helps me understand what to do. Thanks again keep up the great work, I for one really appreciate it!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thank you for the great feedback... 😀

Thank you very much Mr Rudy. You keep showing up at just the right time- heavy chandelier, fan exhaust motor, whole fan exhaust Asst. Etc. your dialogues with tips , advice and warnings are exemplary and rare on other such videos. For example why buy an expensive Panasonic fan if the duct is only 3”. Your channel is superior quality. Thx

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for the excellent feedback... 😀. You're welcome...

Excellent instruction, really like the voice over so no loss in details. Going to tackle this tomorrow with more confidence now. Some say there can still be power with switch off, just check with a tester first or click the breaker.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thank u! Usually if there are only 2 wires the switch will cut the power. But yes absolutely you should double verify the power is off. With this particular fan it plugs in like a lamp does into a wall socket, but still a good idea to have no power.

Doing my retrofit today and this is the best video I found. Thank you!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Thank you and you're welcome.. 🙂

Great video! You covered all of the problems that I expect to run into. I have more confidence now for tackling this project. Thanks!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!... I'm glad I could help.. 😀

glad to see how to do the full job - not just the insert - very helpful - Thanks!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad I could help... 😀

Absolutely useful and clear. Thank you so much!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You're welcome..

Great camera angles! So easy to see. Thanks!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Looks nice and easy. Thanks for the tutorial!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

I'm installing mine today and am using a reducer as well. Hoping the sound won't be too bad, but it can't be worse than the jet plane noise we have from the old one. Thanks for the great video. It was exactly what I was looking for!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't notice any ill effects from the reducer myself.. I hope yours turns out great! You're welcome.. 😊😊

Great Video. I've installed a couple of these which was very easy except for the one I'm working on for a customer now. Its in a condo bathroom, rectangle 15"x8" and it has a 2 inch outlet duct compared to the 4 inch and of course a 10.5x10.5 install. (Can you say, drywall charge). I'm having to take the entire metal casing out, and I'll tell ya, it has become a heck of a job. The adapter for the 4inch to the 2 inch was my main concern, so thank you for sharing the information. Well, back to work.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Wow a 2" duct.. The one in the video was 3" and I thought that was a bit small... The only other choice would be to replace the ductwork.. That would make the job quite a bit bigger..I'd probably hook it up and see how it sounds.. Unfortunately.. fixing the drywall is another pain.. Hopefully the ceiling is smooth, it'll be a lot easier than matching a texture..

Always cut the circuit breaker before exposing bare wire-not just the light switch. Check the voltage before touching the wires. Don’t take chances.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Great camera angles, great editing!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks for the helpful thorough video. Best one on youtube that helped us replace our bathroom light fan.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! So glad I was able to help!

Really good fuctional option, I used a Sawzall to cut the rafter brackets. This way I didn't have to crawl into hot attic. Added a sleeper to rafter so I could mount new fan.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Cool.... yes anytime I can avoid going into the attic I'm all for it!..

Thank you for this video. It helped me a lot to upgrade the fan from a 9inch to 11. I just chose the wrong fan I guess, didn't come with any good mount or brackets; not meant for non-attic access. Panasonic whisper thin.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome... Thanks for the feedback.. 🙂

Great video! Thanks. I'll be trying this at the weekend

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! You can do it.. 🙂

Just what I'm looking for. Thanks, man

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

An outstanding video tutorial, thank you Sir. I have subscribed right away.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank u😀😀

Great job. Exactly what I needed. Thanks.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! So glad to help..

Thank you for this walk through!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Youre welcome 😊

Thanks for the video, made me realize that it wouldn't be the headache I thought it would be!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback.. 😁

This video by itself made me click the "Subscribe" button. Well done, sir.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much... :-)

Thank you for this video and the help!!!!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Someone forgot to caulk, caulked it + edit haha, we all do from time to time. Thanks a lot for your vid. Keep up

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the input... You're welcome

Hey Rudy, new sub here, and thanks for the great and easy to follow DIY lesson!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Congratularions Sir, this was a wonderfully well explained video thanks a lot. I'm going to install fans on a wood ceiling without attic access and I was wondering how to do with the fans I was seeing in the advertisement with those exterior mounting flaps because the model I have used all the prior times seems not to be available any more at a reasonable price. That model had a bracket you install on the joists and then you clip the fan to it. Thanks again !!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You're welcome. I hope you get it going soon..

That was very helpful. Thank you! I don't have attic access so this saved my bacon.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thats excellent.. 😊😊 You're welcome!

Great video. I think I can take on this project.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Great way to save a little $$... 😁

Very COOL! Thanks!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome.. 😀

Excellent video

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Nice video. Think it means I will need to go back to the store and get a 4 to 3 inch adapter when I replace mine tomorrow. Most projects require 2 to 3 trips anyway!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I know about the 2-3 trips!... Just can't seem to get it in one trip. You might not need it, unless you already know that your house is 3 inch pipe. If it's a newer house, it could be 4..

@pl5bnsf

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel If only that adapter was the only glitch today :> Found that there was a piece of wood blocking the new taller fan, had to return the whole thing and get a 4 inch tall unit. Then the 4 inch unit does not use the adapter, so that will be another trip to return that part. And the new one had 'fins' I had to bend over, which meant taking the new unit down again to bend it over flat. And still had to cut the ceiling hole larger to fit. This project took all day. I wanted to just replace the motor on the old one, but the wife (and I basically agreed) figured new would be better. I"m wore out from this all day project!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Arrrrgh.. it's always something... 🙁.. I guess cutting that piece of wood out of the way wasn't an option?

Nice video dude, thank you

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.. 😀

Excellent!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Was expecting a trash video, but this is quality. Well done.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks

excellent video

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

My man straight to the point

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks a lot

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help

Why are all the greats on KZread and not in my area? I wish there was someone like you where I live who does great work with honest fees.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the nice comment on that! I could be in your area!

Nice video.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

11 күн бұрын

TYSM!

Thanks for a fantastic tutorial! I replaced my exhaust fan in the laundry room, and replaced the fan housing in the bathroom!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You're welcome and thanks for the great feedback..

Thanks!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Thank you!!!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome..

Thank you for another great video. I m running into a problem here, i want to install an exhaust fan in the bathroom on the first floor, the joints between the first floor and second floor run perpendicular to let me run the duct to the outer wall. what should i do? Thank you for your help.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

HI you're not going to be able to drill through the floor joists for a 4" duct line. You either have to go with the direction of the floor joists and go out where they allow you to, or you have to run the ductwork through a bulkhead that's below the ceiling. If you don't have an existing bulkhead you'll have to build one to house the fan duct.

First thing, great and easy to understand video. Second thing, great background music, it kept my mind entertained but still absorbent. Third thing, you mentioned in your fan motor replacement/oiling video and this one to make sure you fasten the the fan so if you are taking a dump it wont fall on your head; I gotta ask have you had one fall on your head while taking a dump?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Lol... Thanks for the feedback. No I haven't had one fall recently, but you just never know about these things.. 🤣🤣

i think the video i was looking for

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! So glad I was able to help...

Thanks for your tutorial. My new home came with a basic Broan Nu-tone 50 cfm using AC power. Unfortunately it doesnt move enough air and my bathroom stays humid for awhile. I'm wanting to upgrade to a Panasonic whisper series which uses DC. Would the wiring be the same or would I need anything additional to hookup?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

27 күн бұрын

If your fan has a light fixture built in.. (some have a nightlight too) then you'll need additional wires to allow those to come on separately. If you don't care about that then you can tie them together and they will come on together with the fan..

Great video! Wondering if you know how I convert from a 2.5 inch to 3 inch duct

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

HI Dawn. I've never heard of a 2.5 inch pipe? It's usually 1.5, 2, 3, 4.. etc Are you sure of the size?

Thanks i subbed

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thank you... 😀

What do you do if the new housing unit is smaller than the old one? Also there is no excess to the attic. I also what to replace the bath fan in the basement, again the original housing is bigger than the new one, what do I do? Thanks great video.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

HI, the easiest solution is if you can take the new fan back and return it. Then get a fan that's bigger than the original. If you're replacing one with a fan that has a smaller housing and there's no choice, the only option is to patch the drywall. You could build a fancy trim piece around the new fan, but it's so much trouble... it's just easier to use a bigger fan.. Is the original fan ruined? I have a video of removing the motor insert and replacing that or cleaning it up if it's fixable.. is that an option for you?

Fantastic videos! I replaced just the motor like you other video, but my second fan’s power did not work. Can I just replace the plug housing then replace the motor? Any other advice?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

If the fans power doesn't work, do you have one of those contactless voltage sensors or a volt meter? You need to determine if the power is actually making it to the housing. Could the switch be bad? If there's no power getting to the fan housing, I'd start looking at the switch...

Awesome video and content, thanks. Sorry if I missed it, but what was the size of the new fan housing and how many cfm’s?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

8 ай бұрын

HI, thank you so much!.. The new fan housing can be any size. I would get one that's probably a little bigger than what's in there so you can open the drywall a little to get the old one out. Also there won't be any drywall damage to fix back. as far as CFM's go, it's really up to you. I want to say this one was 70, but I can't remember for sure.

You make it look easy! How long would you say for a simple minded diy person? 45 minutes??

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

It probably took me a couple of hours! Through editing it made it look faster. To change the whole thing, probably a couple of hours. I don't do that job everyday either.

I have 2 whites and 2 blacks. One black is hot, the other wire (both 12/3?) is from a timer switch on the wall. I didn't take a pic when I took the old one out.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 ай бұрын

HI, if they were 12/3 there would be a red wire. Did you have a question?

How did you get the housing to just stay up there? I'm still trying to figure out how to pop out the hole for the electrical wire

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

You have to attach it to the truss or joist in the space above the drywall with screws or nails.. You can pop out the hole by just tapping it with a hammer and screwdriver. It should pop right out.

My current wires and duct are on the same side. My new exhaust fan has 3 holes where the fan should be screwed into the joist. Unfortunately, the hole for the wires is diagonally across from where the wires currently are. Is there a way to extend the wires?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Are you working with an attic space? If so, then yes you can put the wires in an electrical box and nail the box wherever the original wires will allow it. You can then run the extension from there and extend them wherever you like. Unfortunately if there's no attic space, you're not supposed to bury an electrical box where there's no access to it. The only other thing you can do is put the electrical box facing down into the ceiling and cover it with a blank plate on the drywall side, so it satisfies the code. You can access all this through the hole from the old fan.

How do you get the plastic wire thing out of the housing? I finally got the housing loose, but I cant get that thing to budge.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about the little grommet where the wire comes in? some of those push out going in, and some are pushing from the inside going out.. whichever side the larger bulk of the plastic is on is the side that needs to push the opposite way. There's usually two tabs on those that need to be compressed in order to push it out. I'm not sure if I answered your question..

Thanks for the very helpful video. What do you recommend to seal the outer housing area if it’s about 1/2 inch too wide for caulking.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Would any rubber weather stripping work? Do you have access from the top? If so you can tape the bottom up as best as you can and spray great stuff foam from the top. The tape is so it has a backer and won't fall all over the floor.

@guitarhero9592

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel Thanks for the reply, I have no attic. Would it be best to put regular duct tape or metal tape?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

@@guitarhero9592 I only suggested the tape to give the spray foam something for a backer so it wouldn't come out and go all over the floor.. If there's no attic, you might try the weather strip and see if it helps any.

@guitarhero9592

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel Thanks I’ll do that.

Do you need to turn the breaker off to not get electrocuted? Or just the light switch off? Thx

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

It depends how it's wired. To be safe, I'd turn off the breaker. Then it's foolproof..

A quick question regarding this....can i replace a light/fan combo with just a fan? If so what further changed need to be done? Thanks.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Hi.. Of course without seeing it I can't be sure of exactly what you have there... But yes it shouldn't be any problem. The new fan needs to be at least as big as the original fan to minimize the drywall repair . If there is a 4 conductor wire since you have a light I would just wire nut the 4th wire inside the new fan housing. Also if you have rigid ductwork you may have to do some finaggling around to make it work with the new fan. Hope that helps.

Thumbs up for make sure you screw the fan in so it doesn't fall on your head when your taking a dump.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Lol.. I'm sure stranger things have happened!.. 😂

What mic are you using in the intro sounds so good

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I don't remember, but it's either a Rode video mic pro, or it's a audio technica AT8035

Excellent video. I have an issue where there's no attic access and the existing fan is mid-way between rafters and not against a rafter. There are two foot centers and it's right in the middle. The new one is 9 1/2" square and the existing one is a small round style one. I started taking the old one out but it's supported by screws with spring wing nuts or something I can't actually see on the top side. I lost one nut by unscrewing too far so I stopped. Is there an aftermarket bracket or do you know of any tricks for this issue? Thank you!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

6 ай бұрын

HI.. Can you cut up the old fan with tin snips or something like that. A Dremel tool with a cutting wheel might be able to make some cuts without throwing to many sparks around.. Also if you're installing a new fan that's bigger than the old fan you can cut the drywall big enough for the new fan and that might give you some access. If you can get the old one out, the hole may be big enough to get up in there to add some wood members and screw them to the joists. If worse comes to worse, you can cut the drywall to the size of where the joists are and then patch it back.

@DaveLisenbee

6 ай бұрын

Yes I can get the old one out. I just didn't go any further in case I couldn't put the old one back in (if needed). Great idea though. I'll just scab on some wood to the rafters. Thanks for the reply!@@TheHomeImprovementChannel

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! @@DaveLisenbee

Great video. Question my wife and kids have a bad habit of not turning the fan on while showering. Could I hook fan and light wire together on one switch?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Yes u can. As long as the fan switch and the vanity light are together in the same box. You can disconnect the fan switch and leave it in the box as a dummy switch... Then take your light and fan wires and tie them together.. Then run a pigtail back to the switch where the fan wire originally was. I hope that makes sense.

@bignorwegian

Жыл бұрын

They also make fans that monitor the humidity level and kick on automatically.

Hello! I am doing a replacement, room side access only. Problem - the original fan was installed alongside a truss plate, no wooden joist available. Any recommendations? Thank you!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Is there any wood along one side of the square hole? If not, is there room to get a drill up in there to add a piece of wood to the closest truss?

@carolynnekayser3336

2 жыл бұрын

​@@TheHomeImprovementChannel Unfortunately, there is no other wood on any side of the hole other than the joist with the truss plate - and the plate is almost as wide as the hole itself. The ceiling opening is just shy of 8 in x 8 in.. I believe have enough room to secure a piece of wood with screws just beside the truss plate - is this sufficient?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

I think so... say is the truss plate right up against the hole on one side? You could drill a hole in itt. If you put the fan in the hole and hold it in the right spot, you can mark where to drill the holes in the truss plate. That's got wood behind it right? It's just a metal plate they use on trusses?

I’ve had a couple of old fans on the first floor that had no screws to disassemble or remove. It was installed with brackets then drywalled around. Total pita

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds lovely... 😂

What if the old fan is 10X9.5 frame and the new is 7.5X7.25 frame. Should I get a different fan?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

It would make life easier! The new one will work of course, but it sounds like you'll have to patch the ceiling since the old one was bigger. You're better off getting one at least as big if not bigger than the old one..

Almost spit my coffee out watching this at work 11:10

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Lol... That's my dry sense of humor 😀

Great video! Was the caulking done while you were in the attic? Or from outside the attic?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

5 ай бұрын

HI, I did it from underneath.... Just have to try not to drip it all over the place... 😂😂

@WingIt22

5 ай бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel Thanks for that!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

5 ай бұрын

YW.. 😀

Thanks for the video. Wanna come demonstrate another install on my fan?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! You might be a little far.. 😂

@bd5289

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel I'll pay for dinner and a drink! haha

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@bd5289 excellent!

I got a question, I’m doing a full replacement like you are and I noticed my old housing is not nailed or screwed to anything it’s just loose. Question is, is it necessary to have a bathroom exhaust fan nailed or screwed to a joist or 2x4? Or can I just leave it loose like the old housing? Mind you that this new fan is a lot lighter then the old fan I’m removing. Thanks in advance. Take care

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

6 ай бұрын

HI! Will it work? Yes I'm sure it would. Is it code? No I don't think it would pass. The old one was like that for however long it was installed in there and didn't have any troubles.. If it was me when you remove the old fan, you'll probably have a pretty good size hole there. I'd probably want to put a 2x4 up there and screw it to the joists or trusses... The hole should be big enough to access it.

@gypsysneakerhead3091

6 ай бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel thanks kind sir for the speedy reply I’ll get right on it!!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! @@gypsysneakerhead3091

Wish I had come across this video yesterday had grueling 3 hour fight taking out the old housing and then installing the new housing on my mother's first floor bathroom had no attic.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Arrrrgh... sorry to hear about that... Can be a real treat when things aren't so smooth... ☹️

Where did you buy the replacement fan

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 ай бұрын

Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon. They'll all have fans like that..

Best part is my guy chose this haircut, glasses times two, and outfit for the intro. Boss move

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Do you really think it matters?

The ancient fans in my bathrooms both have round housings like recessed can lights. Housings are all rectangular these days, so replacing the things isn’t simple. (Also, they’re nailed into place with galvanized nails. Nothing is attached with screws in this house.)

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Arrgh... Yea that does make it more difficult. Sometimes you can cut those nails with a sawsall, but you have to be very careful not to cut any wires! Or anything else important...😂

@tylerkrug7719

6 ай бұрын

How did the fan replacement go? Have a update? That's the same fan in my house. Thing is so dam noisy!! Has metal fan blades

Dude, you look like a goofball but you sure do know what you're doing! Great video! Taking a dump....too funny!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Lol.... Thank you so much.. 😀

Dont they make same sized fans so all you have ro do take old fan out and plug in the new one?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 ай бұрын

Yes in many cases you can do that. I have a video where I'm doing just that. But some of the older fans don't have an option to buy a new one of the same size.

The only mistake I saw was the "glasses" on ur shirt 😅 Great vid sir

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Lol.. those glasses are part of the uniform!😂😂

What about replacing one of those in a mobile home

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

It should be about the same job. You might want to check and see if it has the removable insert where the motor goes, it might be a quick job if it does.

I just replaced the fan motor insert with another of the same model but just like before there’s no suction, it’s made 0 difference .. I’m in a townhouse .. is it the duct ?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

HI, yes theres a good chance the duct is clogged. If you have access to where it comes out on the house, hopefully it's low enough you can see. I've seen birds make nests in there and clog it up. A lot of times there's a flap on the outside with a screen. If the flap isn't closing good or the screen is damaged the birds can get inside. If it's on the roof, or a high eave, you may have to get someone to look at it, if you're not comfortable with heights.

@mechanicalmonkey7777

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel on this side of the sown house there’s multiple plastic boxes with slits hanging off the soffit .. that’s not good and should be vented through the roof as I’m reading it causes mold .. but that’s where they are, one of them is the dryer vent and Im guessing the other 2 boxes are for each bathroom up here, I have no way of knowing which is for which bathroom though.. should I run a snake through the venting from the fan side? And do those outside square plastic vents unscrew or how does one even clean them? It’s hard to belive a 100cfm can has 0 suction power .. I don’t even know who I’d look to call for this .. roofer, hvac, general contractor .. I tried angieslist and got no where with any leads

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@mechanicalmonkey7777 HI, a general handyman can look at those boxes under the eave as long as he has a ladder that's tall enough. I've seen some townhouses that are 3 stories high, so it depends on how high yours is. No I wouldn't run a snake from the fan side.. If they used that silver flex duct from the fan to the exhaust port the snake will fill it full of holes. Sometimes they'll use a hard duct and if they did it'll be fine with the snake. The birds nests in my experience have usually been closer to the exhaust port on the outside.

@mechanicalmonkey7777

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel I literally tried finding someone using angieslist and after they took all my damn info make me register it tells me no one in my area able to fix a bathroom fan.. which is ridiculous I’m in NY not Guam.. the only boxes I can see are right outside my bathroom window .. there’s 3, one is a dryer and then there 2 other ones that look identical and different from the dryer one.. I can’t see birds getting in because it’s just a box with small slits in them.. I’m not sure which goes to which bathroom though.. any idea where I can look to find a licensed individual to help me..

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@mechanicalmonkey7777 Arrgh... Angies List probably thought you were looking for an electrician. Which even if you were shouldn't be any problem. Yes that does sound like the birds can't get through that. The ones I usually see have a flap on the outside that's opened up by the fan air movement.. There's got to be something in there if there's no suction at all... Do you have an electric leaf blower? you might be able to rig up something from the inside and use the air from the leaf blower to (carefully) blow whatever is clogging the ductwork up.. I wouldn't use it on high power incase you're risking damaging the ductwork somewhere you can't get to it easily. I wouldn't have anyway to know how to find a handyman in NY. I would have tried Angies List like you did if I didn't know anybody. You can try craigslist or FB marketplace, but you will have a harder time verifying if someone is licenced or not..

Just me or when you pull down the flex exhaust it looks to be a 4" and your new fan is a 4".. @ 6:38 ?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

11 ай бұрын

It's been a while ago, but I seem to remember that was a 3" flex pipe... House was built in the mid 80s, not sure if it was original or not..

Completed this quest on expert mode. Forgot to flip the breaker off

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

I didn't forget. The power is off with the switch. I probably mentioned that. You should check the wires to verify,.

@funnyguy6097

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel oh no, I watched this post replacement xD to make sure I didn’t miss a thing. Missed them tabs

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

@@funnyguy6097 Cool.. Thanks for the input 😀😀

How about between floors?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

5 ай бұрын

Sure can... I did this video on the premise that I didn't actually have attic access (even though I did), but I wanted to show that I didn't need to get in the attic to do the job. I believe the key is to use a new fan that's a little bit bigger than the old one and that'll help a lot in getting the old one out without damage to the drywall...

Frank Zappa: Handyman

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

4 ай бұрын

Lol!

Ur flex duct is long enough and is 4”, why not connect direct?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

If I remember right, that flex duct was 3" so that's why I used the adapter..

What if your replacing it with a fan that is the same size?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

It's possible to swap motors. See if the new motor will fit the old housing. Then you can go from there.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I think I misunderstood. Usually you can just swap out the housing that contains the motor and everything. I did a video on this a while back: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6edts6dl5W-ntY.html

What happens if you don’t calk it

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 ай бұрын

Nothing... You just might have a little more cold coming in..

Thanks, having the fan fall out of the ceiling onto my head while I'm taking a dump is now my worst fear!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Lol!😂😂

@cinemafia

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel but for real thanks for this video, it took me all day fighting to get the old unit out and new one in, but I never would have made it all the way without you!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@cinemafia That's awesome! Glad I was able to help.. 😀

I have the same fan but why does it turns on by itself like every 30min.…

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

It turns on every 30 min? Even with the switch off?

Use a thermos blanket so that you don't need to get into the attic.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip..

It turned out that mine was put in with button caps, who does that? Made it incredibly hard to get out especially since the box was installed before there was any sheet rock in the home 30 years ago and the entire attic space has OSB. Here’s a tip while your fan is screaming loud use that to locate the top of the box. It will save you a lot of time.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Arrrgh... that does sound like a pain.. ☹️

Anyone done this with vermiculite in the attic?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Ай бұрын

Arrrgh! You'd have to be very very careful not to let that stuff stir up any dust/ particles. I really can't recommend that you attempt to handle that stuff without getting a pro involved to at least clear an area that you can use to replace the fan...

@travelndan

Ай бұрын

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel That’s what I thought. I’ll just need to figure out how to clean it and get a few more years out of it for now

that fan isn't really "old" - i have one with plastic casing all around and you can't remove just the insert

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Some are like that... most fans actually do have a removable insert.

I've had a contractor here 4 times. My fan is still blowing moisture down. I take a hot shower my floor is covered in condensation. He says he can't match new fan to duct without getting in attic. 2 different sizes. We have no attic access.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a problem with the ductwork. IS it clogged completely? Maybe a bird nest?

Learn from my mistakes. Check where your studs are. I cut my drywall and there was a stud there and my new fan doesn’t fit. So sad. Wish I had watched this before I cut.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! It shouldn't be to hard to fix. I have several vids on fixing drywall mistakes. I would continue to cut the hole next to the stud for your new fan and then if possible try to save the patch where the mistake was so it can be reused. If it's not reusable, then you might have to get a small piece of drywall to make the repair..

Nice job but you did not tape the connections

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do U mean inside the box? It's not code here and isn't necessary. You can walk into a brand new house that just passed all the inspections and the connections aren't taped there either.

Getting hit in the head with a fan while taking a dump is how my uncle died. Dont skip that step

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 ай бұрын

Oh my! That's not good..

haha, you narrating over your work makes this feel like a commentary or translator video rather then how to install a fan video. Was the audio from your install not working or something?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

I think so.. I don't remember exactly.

Definitely dont want the fan falling on your head when your taking a dump,haha. Thank you

@TheHomeImprovementChannel

6 ай бұрын

Lol... naahh..I don't want that either.. 😂