How Do You Fix & Replace A Bathroom Fan Motor?
If your bathroom vent fan stops working or starts making noise, turn it off, tape the switch in the off position and replace it. Bathroom fans have a low starting torque which means they are easily jammed by dirt, debris or worn bearings. When it cannot turn, the motor heats up very quickly and can ignite the dust that collects around the motor. A motor costs about the same as the entire fan assembly, but replacing just the motor can save you time and the misery of crawling around the attic if the fan assembly is in good shape. Removing the Motor Step 1 Turn off all the power. For safety sake it’s best to turn off the entire circuit and not just the wall switch. Turn on the wall switch to make sure you have the right circuit breaker turned off. Turn off the wall switch again. I’m paranoid, so I tape the wall switch off while I’m working. Step 2 Remove the fan grill. It’s usually held in place by a couple of screws and some sort of spring retainer. Step 3 Clean the dust off the motor. Y
