August 27 2020 0Comment
Exhaust fan replacement

How To Replace Bathroom Exhaust Fan?

Exhaust Fan in the Bathroom is the most important part of your bathroom. It helps to minimize the internal heat and sultriness by moving it from the ventilating hole behind the Exhaust Fan. 

Here are the basic steps an electrician would follow to replace an old bathroom exhaust fan with a new one:

    1. Turn off the breaker that supplies power to the fan.
      The most important step in the installation process is ensuring the electricity supply is off before starting work. The electrician would then remove the cover and use a multimeter to verify the power is off.
    2. Remove the old fan.
      Some bathroom fan covers have screws holding them in place, while others simply snap into place. Once the cover is removed, the wires and vent pipe can be disconnected. The electrician may need to go into the attic to remove the screws above the ceiling.
    3. Clean any visible dust or grime from the area.
      With the vent fan housing off, it’s a great opportunity to clean the area thoroughly. A service provider will use a vacuum first to remove the majority of the dust and finish by scrubbing away the remaining grime with a cloth.
    4. Verify that the duct is venting outside the home.
      A bathroom exhaust fan must always release the moisture to the outdoors, not into the attic or other enclosed areas. Your service provider will verify that the duct is venting to an outside location before installing the new fan.
    5. Plugin and install the new fan.
      Depending on your fan kit, your electrician may need to attach from the bottom into the ceiling or from the top by going to the attic. The same vent pipe that was attached to your old fan will slide over the duct connector on the new fan. Your service provider will use HVAC tape at the point of connection to secure the pipe. From there, it’s as simple as plugging the new fan into the outlet and replace the fan cover by snapping it in place or securing it with screws.
    6. Turn on the breaker and test the new fan.
      Once the fan is in place, power can be restored to the fan by turning on the breaker. Turn on the new fan switch to test that everything is working correctly.

If there is no existing exhaust fan, things can get tricky fast. Installing a fan from scratch is a complicated process. Contact HOMD Home Maintenance Dubai for professional, reliable exhaust fan installation service.

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