How To Remove Old Broan Bathroom Fan Housing Unit

If your Broan bathroom fan is making a lot of noise, or if it's not working properly, you may need to remove the old housing unit and replace it with a new one. While this is a relatively simple task, it is important to take the necessary steps to ensure that the job is done safely and correctly.

Tools and Materials:

Phillips-head screwdriver
Flat-head screwdriver
Wire cutters
Needle-nose pliers
Safety glasses
Work gloves
New Broan bathroom fan housing unit

Instructions:

Turn off the power to the bathroom fan. This is typically done at the circuit breaker panel. Once the power is off, remove the cover plate from the fan housing unit.
Disconnect the wiring from the fan motor. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that hold the wires in place. Be careful not to drop the screws into the housing unit.
Remove the fan motor from the housing unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that hold the fan motor in place. Once the screws are loose, you should be able to pull the fan motor out of the housing unit.
Remove the old housing unit from the ceiling. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that hold the housing unit in place. Once the screws are loose, you should be able to pull the housing unit down from the ceiling.
Install the new housing unit. Position the new housing unit in the ceiling and mark the holes for the screws. Use a drill to create pilot holes, then insert the screws and tighten them until the housing unit is secure.
Connect the wiring to the new fan motor. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws that hold the wires in place. Make sure that the wires are connected properly, otherwise, the fan will not work.
Install the fan motor into the new housing unit. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws that hold the fan motor in place. Once the fan motor is installed, replace the cover plate and turn on the power to the bathroom fan.
Test the fan to make sure it is working properly. Turn on the fan and make sure that it is running smoothly and quietly.

Tips:

If you are not comfortable working with electricity, you should hire a qualified electrician to remove the old Broan bathroom fan housing unit and install a new one.
Be careful not to drop the screws into the housing unit. If you do, you will need to retrieve them with a magnet or a vacuum cleaner.
Make sure that the new fan motor is the same size as the old one. If it is not, you will need to modify the housing unit to fit the new motor.
Test the fan to make sure it is working properly before you replace the cover plate.