Mine is old and noisy, since we are redoing our bathroom we are thinking of replacing it ourselves.
2007-03-21 01:33:09 · 9 answers · asked by hello 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
As long as you have an existing one then it should not be difficult at all. If you have the tools and are the least bit handy you can do it.
2007-03-21 01:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are starting from scratch then you need to decide if you are going to vent into attic. While that is the easy way you put a lot of moist air up there.
Alternative is to vent outside, more work but a better way.
Big challenege is if new vent needs power is getting power to it.
Easiest is to install a vent with pull chain on/off.
Nicer way is to install wallswitch but wiring is a bigger job.
If you are in a climate where you get ice/snow be aware that outside roof venting will melt ice/snow and create other problems.
2007-03-21 08:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by Joe Ski 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Piece of cake if there's already one there. It is no more difficult than changing out an old outlet or light switch.
Follow the instructions. Take the wires out of the old, put them in the new, put the new one into the opening (you may have to cut some of the existing drywall out to make it bigger, depending on the size of your new fan) and viola!!
You're done.
Just be sure you turn the power off on your circuit breaker before you do this! :-)
2007-03-21 08:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by jeepdrivr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be an easy job. Make sure you check the size of the old duct compared with the new unit. It may require cutting a larger exit hole. Do not vent it into the attic. You will have mold problems later if you do.
2007-03-21 09:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you already have one, it should be easy to replace.
New installations now require the fan to vent to outside atmosphere, but you should be okay.
2007-03-21 10:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all advice here has been good. just don't forget to measure your existing opening and the size of your old fan. better yet, take your old fan with you when you go to buy the new one.
2007-03-21 13:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by sammyjk1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well follow instructions it fairly simpole and take note of which wire is which and cool off with the rice and beans itll keep the air smellin better
2007-03-21 08:41:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i`ve done it a few times and it`s a straight forward job and not very hard to do. go for it.
2007-03-21 11:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on if you already have one that's is wired then you ll be all set to replace it np
2007-03-21 08:41:34 · answer #9 · answered by dyllansapimp 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋