Replacing ceiling fan in bathroom
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:28 pm
Afternoon everyone,
I have a “mid 1970’s” something or other, single wide that is in exceptionally good shape for her age.
My question is about my bathroom exhaust fan.
I want to replace the existing fan with a new one but I can't seem to get a handle on how to remove the old one and install the new one.
In an effort to get an idea of what is involved I removed the grill to get a peek.
I can't seem to see how I would remove this old fan.
I HAVE replaced newer "square type" fan "innards" before but never a round one like this.
Has anyone ever replaced a round bathroom exhaust fan?
Was the job done entirely from inside or was there something to be done from the roof?
I understand that fans can be very different.
Might I be correct in thinking that the round "tube" that extends through the ceiling and out the roof probably stays in place?
And the fan "innards" (motor and fan blades) slip out and back in, in some fashion?
And if so, how might I go about ordering the correct size replacement?
Not so much RPM’s but physical size.
Does anyone know of a web site somewhere that might have generic type installation instructions and/or cut away views which would help me understand what I might be up against?
Thanks in advance for all replies.
Ray in Wisconsin
I have a “mid 1970’s” something or other, single wide that is in exceptionally good shape for her age.
My question is about my bathroom exhaust fan.
I want to replace the existing fan with a new one but I can't seem to get a handle on how to remove the old one and install the new one.
In an effort to get an idea of what is involved I removed the grill to get a peek.
I can't seem to see how I would remove this old fan.
I HAVE replaced newer "square type" fan "innards" before but never a round one like this.
Has anyone ever replaced a round bathroom exhaust fan?
Was the job done entirely from inside or was there something to be done from the roof?
I understand that fans can be very different.
Might I be correct in thinking that the round "tube" that extends through the ceiling and out the roof probably stays in place?
And the fan "innards" (motor and fan blades) slip out and back in, in some fashion?
And if so, how might I go about ordering the correct size replacement?
Not so much RPM’s but physical size.
Does anyone know of a web site somewhere that might have generic type installation instructions and/or cut away views which would help me understand what I might be up against?
Thanks in advance for all replies.
Ray in Wisconsin