Easy Way To Install Bathroom Fan

Turn the power back on and test your new bathroom fan to make sure it s working.

Easy way to install bathroom fan.

In the bathroom insert the fan unit into the housing per the manufacturer s instructions. Use an extra long 3 8 inch diameter spade bit to bore a reference hole through the ceiling and into the attic. Switch off the power at the fuse box. At this point you will strip the ends of the electrical wires and hard wire them into the unit.

If not you must cut around. 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. Draw a mark on the bathroom ceiling where you d like to install the vent fan. Connect the red wire to one switch terminal and the black wire to the other terminal.

The installation is easiest if you re replacing an existing fan. Remove the existing fan leaving the old duct work and wiring. To remove the bathroom exhaust fan you have to cut th. You can use the existing switch wires and ductwork.

This video shows how home renovation brothers dave and rich remove and install a bathroom exhaust fan. Typically either a bare wire or green wire will attach to the side of the metal housing for grounding a critical safety measure. Follow steps 3 10 of the new construction installation to complete. Install the decorative plastic grille by slipping its mounting wires into the available slots in the housing unit.

Connect power to both switches through two pigtails spliced to the feed wire. Fans are rated by cfms and sones. For a fan and light switch with existing wiring splice the white wires and connect the grounds securely with wire. Photo by keller keller photography.