Thank you for having posted this video. Even though I don't have the same model of exhaust fan I was able to follow along. By going step by step with the cleaning it saved us nearly $80.00 on a new fan motor assembly. Our fan is now back to its normal operation. Thanks again.
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this is the BEST UA-cam video I've seen! Fantastic job zooming in on the tabs and spring connector prongs! I had no idea how to remove the fan cover until your video. Also i really enjoyed how you didn't yell the whole time like most people in their videos. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS VIDEO
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Great video, helped me get the unit apart. My blower wheel was really dirty. I tried to clean it with compressed air, steamer, toothbrush, and vac with no good results. I ended up removing the blower wheel from the motor shaft. Just use a screwdriver to pop the metal clamp off the wheel and push wheel from the inside pressing close to the shaft. You don't need to remove motor from housing. Soaked blower wheel with a solution of simple green and the gunk came off easily with hose spray and fingernail brush.
Travis Ely Awesome Awesome & thanks for sharing your experience! We appreciate your comment! Sounds like you shouldn’t have any issues moving forward that’s great. The cleaner the unit, the better! 👍 Thanks again for sharing your experience! Keep us posted with any questions you may have! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Thanks! I had a Broan, but it was exactly the same as yours. Without your video, I would've given up and hired a contractor. Great work doing this one handed!
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At your electrical panel shut off the circuit breaker to the bathroom before working on the fan. Also once of of the fan and outside you can clean the exterior grill using a spritzer bottle with a equal mix of white vinegar and water. Leave on for several minutes then brush with toothbrush and rinse with just water. The vinegar kills mold.
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Excellent thank you. I could never figure out how to take out the motor. Really wish these companies would make a Pre filter. That’s easy to pop out and clean. That dust goes through pipe and then vent. Tough to clean.
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I really liked this video. I watched for how to remove the vent. I removed the vent to find it was attached by little wires. Could you please elaborate on how to unplug it? You mention later only that it's tricky. Do you just pull or do you have to pinch together? I recommend shutting off the breaker to the bathroom (not just the light or fan switch). My fan seems to have a humidity sensor built in. Even with the switch off, the fan will continue to run if it's humid in the room, which means there's still power running to the fan! Yikes! Great video!
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Using an air compressor to blow out the dust and grime on the removed unit will also work. It has enough pressure to blow out the very small crevices that the vacuum can't get to.
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The screw was easy but you filled in the blanks by showing me how to remove it with the screwdriver......I was stuck on how to remove the unit until then.....thanks so much.......made my life a lot easier with that little tip:)
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Hi Michael, I'm contemplating to replace it with a fan-heather-light unit (Bay Area weather it's getting too cold). Can you recommend one that would fit the existing hole without cut outs?
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Tom n h man, i was with u thru the whole vid til u removed the fan/motor part & said use the tooth brush or whatever to clean it which happens to be the while reason i started wetting ur vid & u skipped that whole step showing how exactly you cleaned it. I really needed to know that part. Oh well nevermind
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Thank you so much! I do have an additional question. The fixture that the exhaust fan funnels all the steam from the shower and stuff, how do we clean that out (beyond that flap you informed us to make sure it does not stick and flows freely towards the end of the video?
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Thank you for posting this video was a great big help one thing I learned when I got down to the fan blades there's a screw in between the motor and blade casing if you loosen that you can get all the plastic blades off and wash them in the sink and let it dry real good and reattach everything to the motor other than that excellent video
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Good video. Learn how to take out my motor. However, I do got one question. My fan comes on but it seems like there is not a lot of sanction. Besides cleaning all the dust, is there anything else I need to d for it to have a stronger sanction or do you think I have to replace it? Please advise thanks aged
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Actually, there is a retaining collar around the shaft of the squirrel cage fins. That should be loosened up with a long allen wrench slotted between the fins to reach it. Makes the cage come off a lot easier without the risk of damage. For mine, I had to do this as the dust was caked on so badly it was not moving with either vacuum or blowing. I suspect that a mixture of moisture, hair spray and dust over time allowed it to build up. Once removed, it cleaned up easily with warm soapy water and a small scrub brush.
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My fan is a Nutone, mine has a light lens in the middle with the border on all 4 sides being the exhaust that needs cleaning. Is there a light bulb in there or is it just a cosmetic thing as if so does it come down the same way?
Robert Lofrano Thanks for checking out the video Robert. Great question! Most Nutone light/fan combinations are very convenient when it comes to removing, cleaning, and reinstalling. In the event that you just need to replace your light bulb,💡 you will not be required to remove your entire fan Casing...just the clear lens. You will then have access to your light bulb. You will want to use caution as you remove the bulb and then reinstall the new bulb because you are working near an electrical connection point. Then reinstall the clear lens. In the event that you are replacing or removing the entire fan, most designs allow you to remove the fan with the Bulb still screwed into the fan. You will then disconnect the wiring from the fan that goes up into the ceiling. I hope this helps. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notifications that would be awesome thanks again Robert! 😎👍
Gina Achord Thanks for watching Gina, I have attached my previous comment to Robert to you as well. I hope this helps! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notifications that would be awesome thanks again Gina! Thanks for checking out the video. Great question! Most Nutone light/fan combinations are very convenient when it comes to removing, cleaning, and reinstalling. In the event that you just need to replace your light bulb,💡 you will not be required to remove your entire fan Casing...just the clear lens. You will then have access to your light bulb. You will want to use caution as you remove the bulb and then reinstall the new bulb because you are working near an electrical connection point. Then reinstall the clear lens. In the event that you are replacing or removing the entire fan, most designs allow you to remove the fan with the Bulb still screwed into the fan. You will then disconnect the wiring from the fan that goes up into the ceiling. 😎👍
Robert Lofrano Thanks for the update, in most cases, humming noises begin when the actual electric motor is beginning to wear out. Not sure how old your fan motor is.
I have the same electrical plug and I can't figure out how to remove it, I tried pulling on it and it's not working so I'm not sure if I have to take a flat head screwdriver and press something too
Thanks for watching, any update. The connections can be a bit stubborn at times depending on when the connection was last disconnected. Please keep us posted.
would have been helpful to explain what you did to make it loose.... after 2 hours I eventually took a screwdriver to hold one part while pulling on the other. It dislodged. @@DIYwithMichaelBorders
Hi! Sorry I'm going to RONA real quick because my fan didn't come with the particular screw driver you used to open up the whole thing. ( 4:18 ) Do you by chance know what it's called? Please and thank you!
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Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That’s awesome! Sounds like you have a top notch expensive furnace filter catching any & all dust within home. 😁 Let us know if you have any questions, Enjoy your night Jalen! 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders haha I hope so! I just recently cleaned in and around my return air vents, they were extra dusty inside but being clean now should help a lot more. Thanks for replying have a great day! Stay safe.
Save yourself a lot of scrubbing and just soak the vent cover in warm water and ammonia. A cup of ammonia per gallon of water should do it. Then just rinse and dry and you're done. This will also work miracles for cleaning dirty combs and brushes. (But don't use ammonia on natural bristles or wood.) I'm sure it would work on the fan blades, but it might also take off the paint or damage any aluminum, so proceed with caution.
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Has anyone ever tried cleaning an electric motor with butane? I figure it would cut through all the dirt, and then just give it time to evaporate and you're good to go
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Thank you for having posted this video. Even though I don't have the same model of exhaust fan I was able to follow along. By going step by step with the cleaning it saved us nearly $80.00 on a new fan motor assembly. Our fan is now back to its normal operation. Thanks again.
Brendon Orth-Sheridan
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This is a pretty friendly DIY project & saves you some 💰!
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this is the BEST UA-cam video I've seen! Fantastic job zooming in on the tabs and spring connector prongs! I had no idea how to remove the fan cover until your video. Also i really enjoyed how you didn't yell the whole time like most people in their videos. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS VIDEO
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I searched for a video like this about 9 years ago. I'm glad you made this, I sure need to clean that fan.
Kathy Botard
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Great video, helped me get the unit apart. My blower wheel was really dirty. I tried to clean it with compressed air, steamer, toothbrush, and vac with no good results. I ended up removing the blower wheel from the motor shaft. Just use a screwdriver to pop the metal clamp off the wheel and push wheel from the inside pressing close to the shaft. You don't need to remove motor from housing. Soaked blower wheel with a solution of simple green and the gunk came off easily with hose spray and fingernail brush.
Travis Ely
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Sounds like you shouldn’t have any issues moving forward that’s great. The cleaner the unit, the better! 👍
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Thanks! I had a Broan, but it was exactly the same as yours. Without your video, I would've given up and hired a contractor. Great work doing this one handed!
jephw1
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I needed this today! Visiting a friend who has a basement bathroom vent that is a mess! I'll put the video to good use.
I have the EXACT same model and this video was a lifesaver. Followed it to a tee and now have a clean and reinstalled unit.👏👍😁
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At your electrical panel shut off the circuit breaker to the bathroom before working on the fan. Also once of of the fan and outside you can clean the exterior grill using a spritzer bottle with a equal mix of white vinegar and water. Leave on for several minutes then brush with toothbrush and rinse with just water. The vinegar kills mold.
Thanks for watching and sharing this, any and all helpful advice/feedback as much appreciated.
Thank you. Followed along and completed the cleaning.
Awesome! I had no clue how to pull the panel off, but now I do!
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Great video. Now I need to figure out how dislodge my unit. It's a little different from the one here. Again, thank you!
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Excellent thank you. I could never figure out how to take out the motor. Really wish these companies would make a Pre filter. That’s easy to pop out and clean. That dust goes through pipe and then vent. Tough to clean.
F D
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I really liked this video. I watched for how to remove the vent. I removed the vent to find it was attached by little wires. Could you please elaborate on how to unplug it? You mention later only that it's tricky. Do you just pull or do you have to pinch together?
I recommend shutting off the breaker to the bathroom (not just the light or fan switch). My fan seems to have a humidity sensor built in. Even with the switch off, the fan will continue to run if it's humid in the room, which means there's still power running to the fan! Yikes!
Great video!
Yolanna Yerex
Thanks for sharing your comment. You will need to carefully pinch these two prongs together to remove cover.
Cool little design. Keep us posted on your project.
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I was actually going to demolish my whole house but this works too
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lol I was starting to take my (drop) ceiling apart and then I realized "there has to be a better way"... youtube showed me the way!
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Same here, I was getting frustrated hahaha. I’m happy now, like brand new. Thanks for this very helpful video 👍😀
Thanks man, that was exactly the vid I was looking for in fact, I've the same blower model. Again, thanks for sharing. Cheers!
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Using an air compressor to blow out the dust and grime on the removed unit will also work. It has enough pressure to blow out the very small crevices that the vacuum can't get to.
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The screw was easy but you filled in the blanks by showing me how to remove it with the screwdriver......I was stuck on how to remove the unit until then.....thanks so much.......made my life a lot easier with that little tip:)
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Hi Michael, I'm contemplating to replace it with a fan-heather-light unit (Bay Area weather it's getting too cold). Can you recommend one that would fit the existing hole without cut outs?
Fantastic video, I should be putting out a video as you sure were spot on.
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Thanks this was good instruction
Great video. I suggest you use a camera person or tri pod.
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Tom n h man, i was with u thru the whole vid til u removed the fan/motor part & said use the tooth brush or whatever to clean it which happens to be the while reason i started wetting ur vid & u skipped that whole step showing how exactly you cleaned it. I really needed to know that part. Oh well nevermind
Thanks, seems like a good time to do this things.
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Thank you so much! I do have an additional question. The fixture that the exhaust fan funnels all the steam from the shower and stuff, how do we clean that out (beyond that flap you informed us to make sure it does not stick and flows freely towards the end of the video?
Luke Wible
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Good video!!! Saved me some mon-ney!!!
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Thank you for posting this video was a great big help one thing I learned when I got down to the fan blades there's a screw in between the motor and blade casing if you loosen that you can get all the plastic blades off and wash them in the sink and let it dry real good and reattach everything to the motor other than that excellent video
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Thank you, great video.
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Good video. Learn how to take out my motor. However, I do got one question. My fan comes on but it seems like there is not a lot of sanction. Besides cleaning all the dust, is there anything else I need to d for it to have a stronger sanction or do you think I have to replace it? Please advise thanks aged
Freddy C
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Thanks for the video. The plastic blower part comes off the motor shaft FYI. Just pull on it!
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Actually, there is a retaining collar around the shaft of the squirrel cage fins. That should be loosened up with a long allen wrench slotted between the fins to reach it. Makes the cage come off a lot easier without the risk of damage. For mine, I had to do this as the dust was caked on so badly it was not moving with either vacuum or blowing. I suspect that a mixture of moisture, hair spray and dust over time allowed it to build up. Once removed, it cleaned up easily with warm soapy water and a small scrub brush.
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Thanks!
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Very helpful!
My fan is a Nutone, mine has a light lens in the middle with the border on all 4 sides being the exhaust that needs cleaning. Is there a light bulb in there or is it just a cosmetic thing as if so does it come down the same way?
Mine is the same brand and kind, so I have the same question! :)
Robert Lofrano Thanks for checking out the video Robert. Great question! Most Nutone light/fan combinations are very convenient when it comes to removing, cleaning, and reinstalling. In the event that you just need to replace your light bulb,💡 you will not be required to remove your entire fan Casing...just the clear lens. You will then have access to your light bulb. You will want to use caution as you remove the bulb and then reinstall the new bulb because you are working near an electrical connection point. Then reinstall the clear lens.
In the event that you are replacing or removing the entire fan, most designs allow you to remove the fan with the Bulb still screwed into the fan. You will then disconnect the wiring from the fan that goes up into the ceiling.
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Thanks for checking out the video. Great question! Most Nutone light/fan combinations are very convenient when it comes to removing, cleaning, and reinstalling. In the event that you just need to replace your light bulb,💡 you will not be required to remove your entire fan Casing...just the clear lens. You will then have access to your light bulb. You will want to use caution as you remove the bulb and then reinstall the new bulb because you are working near an electrical connection point. Then reinstall the clear lens.
In the event that you are replacing or removing the entire fan, most designs allow you to remove the fan with the Bulb still screwed into the fan. You will then disconnect the wiring from the fan that goes up into the ceiling. 😎👍
Thanks for answering I cleaned it it was working ok it was making a little noise now has stopped except for a humming sound not sure what happened
Robert Lofrano Thanks for the update, in most cases, humming noises begin when the actual electric motor is beginning to wear out. Not sure how old your fan motor is.
I have the same electrical plug and I can't figure out how to remove it, I tried pulling on it and it's not working so I'm not sure if I have to take a flat head screwdriver and press something too
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would have been helpful to explain what you did to make it loose.... after 2 hours I eventually took a screwdriver to hold one part while pulling on the other. It dislodged. @@DIYwithMichaelBorders
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Hi! Sorry I'm going to RONA real quick because my fan didn't come with the particular screw driver you used to open up the whole thing. ( 4:18 )
Do you by chance know what it's called? Please and thank you!
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replaced mine this morning easy as pie
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I took the cover off of mine and this house is probably 7 years old and not a speck of dust inside!! I just cleaned the cover
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders haha I hope so! I just recently cleaned in and around my return air vents, they were extra dusty inside but being clean now should help a lot more. Thanks for replying have a great day! Stay safe.
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That’s a great idea. We should do that soon as well.
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Save yourself a lot of scrubbing and just soak the vent cover in warm water and ammonia. A cup of ammonia per gallon of water should do it. Then just rinse and dry and you're done. This will also work miracles for cleaning dirty combs and brushes. (But don't use ammonia on natural bristles or wood.) I'm sure it would work on the fan blades, but it might also take off the paint or damage any aluminum, so proceed with caution.
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I have the same fan but broken now. Where can I find an exact new replacement for it please?
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This save my life I was thinking I broke my shit
Has anyone ever tried cleaning an electric motor with butane? I figure it would cut through all the dirt, and then just give it time to evaporate and you're good to go
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Probably a good video but microphone is not working too well; difficult to hear.
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That's a very strange extractor fan compared to the UK one's
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fck it 3 god dam ads im in the middle of cleaning my fans and i have to wait some more for ads!
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Paul LeBouthillier6 minutes agoI have the same fan but broken now. Where can I find an exact new replacement for it please?