[handeman]

Hi,

I'm having some trouble removing the fan from my bathroom vent. It's been buzzing quite a bit and I'd like to replace the wheel. But I can't seem to figure out how it gets removed.

See the attached pictures - there's two screws that loosen the motor, but it's still held in place by a bracket.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,

H

 

[rjniles]

That whole 9" square piece the motor is mounted on comes out.

 

[handeman]

I see. But how do I get that whole piece out?

I don't see any screws or anything holding it in place.

(Sorry, I'm pretty much a DIY newbie)

 

[roughneck]

Usually held in with spacer rails between the ceiling joists. Is there an attic above the fan?

 

[oh'mike]

The fan box was installed before the drywall was installed--the nailing ears are out of sight on either side of the box.

If you can get to it from the attic--it is very easy to remove.

If not---remove the fan -it is easy to pop out the flat metal pan with a screw driver--

Then disconnect the electric.

Push up and bend the box---slide a flat pry bar between the joist and the box and start working it loose.

 

[ChuckF.]

-In one of those slots I see a tab that has been twisted, straighten it or them and see if that will allow it to come down.
-Feel the paper label for a screw hidden under it.
-On two of the sides of the 9" panel there may be tabs that pop into slots on the housing. Put a big screwdriver in the gap and twist it to flex the side of the housing out, allowing it to drop down.

 

[handeman]

Managed to pop it out by applying some pressure to one side (bottom part in the second picture) - there was a tab there keeping it in place.

Many thanks for all the assistance!

- H