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Need Advice Bathroom Exhaust Fan Conked Out

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by tyger31, May 18, 2009.

  1. tyger31

    tyger31 Member

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    In all the years of home ownership - I've never had this happen. Does anyone know if this could be a "do it yourself" project? When I turn the fan on - it just makes a humming noise....Any thoughts as to what the problem could be?
     
    tyger31, May 18, 2009
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  2. flynnibus

    flynnibus Well-Known Member Forum Staff

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    could be gunked up with lint/dust, etc. You could try pulling it down and trying to clean it out. AFAIK, these are just self-contained units. Sounds totally like a home depot job.
     
    flynnibus, May 18, 2009
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  3. Thunderchild

    Thunderchild New Member

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    It is a pretty simple job if you are replacing the unit with one that is similar. For example if the old unit had a light and fan, and the new one is the same it should be easy to do. If the new unit has a heater, night light , etc then you may need to upgrade the circuit to a 20AMP one. The one in my house was on a 15AMP circuit and I had to run a new line to get it to 20AMPS to install the new unit.

    Good luck.
     
    Thunderchild, May 18, 2009
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  4. Villager

    Villager Ashburn Village Resident

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    And be sure you get one that has some power to it. Some of those don't have enough power and suction to hold a Kleenex up there.
     
    Villager, May 19, 2009
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  5. tyger31

    tyger31 Member

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    Thanks for all your tips!
     
    tyger31, May 20, 2009
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