I plugged in a hairdryer to check if it was the plug...it did not turn on...then I tried a coffee grinder and it worked...do I need to replace the fan only or the whole unit. ??
If you have the same style exhaust fan, the motor comes on the cage. Just replace it like I did in the video. If your having power issues at the outlet inside the fan housing I would have an electrician look at that, but if other things are working in that outlet and the fan isn't, it's definitely the fan. Thanks for watching Jamie & Subscribe to the channel 👍👍
Glad the video helped you out. If your fan is humming but not turning on you can spray some wd-40 on the shaft & give the fan blades a spin then turn the switch on & see if it starts working again. If it doesn't, it will need replaced like I did in the video. Thanks for watching AkaDolledUp_ & help support the channel by subscribing 👍
Question ? I have a new entire unit, can I remove just the fan motor assembly from the newly purchased unit and just install it and just keep the housing for later use, thanks, it's a nutone 696 N..
Yes you can do that if you would like. If there's nothing wrong with the housing (which I've never had an issue with a housing), you can just take the motor & housing plate off the complete assembly & install it. That's what I installed in the video. I just didn't buy the whole assembly, I just bought the motor with the housing the motor is attached to. Thanks for watching RB K & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Dude you should have had the link for that exhaust. I need the exact one. You could have been making bank over the last 3 years if you had the affiliate link. I clicked on the video because the thumbnail showed the exact one I am working on.
I do have an Amazon affiliate account, I'll have to add the fan to the description. I didn't have the affiliate account when I made the video & some videos I haven't gone back to add items or tools. Appreciate the comment & for pointing that out to me. Thanks for watching Kelsstizzle2 & subscribe to the channel 👍
I have the same bathroom fan and when the original fan stopped working i went to Lowes and bought a new one and replaced it. It worked for about a Month and then it also stopped working. I dont want to keep buying a new fan every time it stops turning on. Something else must be causing them to stop working. The motor should last more than a month.
Yeah it should, unless you got a defective fan. I would take that fan back to Lowe's & tell them it only worked for a few weeks & have them swap it out for you & see how that one does. Thanks for watching JNC1973 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
I've had some luck in the past lubricating the shaft where it goes into the motor but only on ones that are a little noisy. Some have gotten quiet & others it didn't make a difference. Thanks for watching Gary & help support the channel by subscribing 👍
I believe Home Depot has them. Just make sure to take a picture of your model # & any info on the fan housing to match it up with one from Home Depot. Thanks for watching Julius & Subscribe to the channel 👍
You can start with shutting the breaker off to the bathroom but you will need a good flashlight or some type of light if you don't have a window in your bathroom. If you have a multimeter to check for power use that or one of those non contact voltage testers that you can hold near the wires & it will beep if the line has power & it won't beep if the line doesn't have power. But always test it out on something with power first to make sure it's working. I would use that at the fan wires with the bathroom breaker on & see if it beeps, then shut the breaker off & see if it still beeps or stops beeping before you mess with any wires. Thanks for watching Zoltron30 & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Yes it is. That's how a good property is ran. Everything is uniform & you keep a good amount of stock on your most common repair or replacement parts. Thanks for watching Michael & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Should be listed on the housing it sits in, or look at the motor and write down the numbers on motor and search them on google and something should come up with that motor and what it's used for, which should show a bathroom exhaust fan. Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
What actually kills the motor in the first place? like is it possible just to replace the transformer in the motor? Seems ridiculous that the answer is always, "Screw in a new component and throw the old one away."
They don't sell any parts to rebuild the motor unless u took it to a shop & had it rebuilt. But the motors are cheap & I wouldn't waste time rebuilding one. You can get a complete fan (motor, housing, grill) for like $20-$25. I hear ya on fixing things instead of replacing but some things aren't just worth it like this. Thanks for watching Sean & subscribe to the channel 🛠️👍
It's really hard to say without seeing it in person, but it may have never been properly hooked up to function properly from day 1. If it was me, I would make sure the vent pipe wasn't blocked or the flap on the box where the motor mounts is stuck closed. Last thing to check is the outlet of the exhaust vent where it exits the building (aslong as it's accessible & easy to check). Good luck man. Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance I removed that plastic flap just in case and still nothing it seems to be using one of those legit vent pipes not just a metal dryer one but it looks like black plastic and I’m guessing the outside is insulated … should I call an hvac guy to handle this?
@@mechanicalmonkey7777 That's your call on that one. Depends how bad you want the exhaust fan working properly. If I wanted it to work properly & had the money to have someone come look at it, then I would definitely make the call. Thanks for watching Mechanical Monkey 👍
Thanks a lot. Great video. Went from zero no how to a confident pro in 3 minutes. Job was breeze.
Awesome, glad the video helped. Thanks for watching Mike & Subscribe to the channel 👍
WoW fast 1 hand video the other work with fan 👍
@@hauvu352 Appreciate that. Thanks for watching hauvu352 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
What type of fan/motor is this, I can’t find the model # on mine. It’s exactly the same too!
I can get the model # for you tomorrow when I'm at work. Thanks for watching Saf & Subscribe to the channel 👍
The fan is a, Broan S97012026. Thanks for watching Saf & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Good work!
Straight manhandled that cover in the beginning
🤣 Thanks for watching Benjamin 👍
I plugged in a hairdryer to check if it was the plug...it did not turn on...then I tried a coffee grinder and it worked...do I need to replace the fan only or the whole unit. ??
If you have the same style exhaust fan, the motor comes on the cage. Just replace it like I did in the video. If your having power issues at the outlet inside the fan housing I would have an electrician look at that, but if other things are working in that outlet and the fan isn't, it's definitely the fan. Thanks for watching Jamie & Subscribe to the channel 👍👍
This is so helpful!!! Thank you!
Glad the video helped you out. If your fan is humming but not turning on you can spray some wd-40 on the shaft & give the fan blades a spin then turn the switch on & see if it starts working again. If it doesn't, it will need replaced like I did in the video. Thanks for watching AkaDolledUp_ & help support the channel by subscribing 👍
Omg !!!! I’m a women I can do this myself THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO
No problem Sharon, glad the video helped! Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Being a woman doesn't disable you,smh
Great video buddy!! I like that you clean the cover also! 🤜🤛
Thanks bro 👍
Did you notice that little spark when you fired up the new fan? Or was it just me seeing things?
I did not notice that. I'll have to watch the video again & see if I can see it. Thanks for watching Michael & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Thanks for this video my friend. Greatly appreciated.
Glad the video helped 👍 Thanks for watching Corey & Subscribe to the channel 💪
Question ? I have a new entire unit, can I remove just the fan motor assembly from the newly purchased unit and just install it and just keep the housing for later use, thanks, it's a nutone 696 N..
Yes you can do that if you would like. If there's nothing wrong with the housing (which I've never had an issue with a housing), you can just take the motor & housing plate off the complete assembly & install it. That's what I installed in the video. I just didn't buy the whole assembly, I just bought the motor with the housing the motor is attached to. Thanks for watching RB K & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Dude you should have had the link for that exhaust. I need the exact one. You could have been making bank over the last 3 years if you had the affiliate link. I clicked on the video because the thumbnail showed the exact one I am working on.
I do have an Amazon affiliate account, I'll have to add the fan to the description. I didn't have the affiliate account when I made the video & some videos I haven't gone back to add items or tools. Appreciate the comment & for pointing that out to me. Thanks for watching Kelsstizzle2 & subscribe to the channel 👍
I have the same bathroom fan and when the original fan stopped working i went to Lowes and bought a new one and replaced it. It worked for about a Month and then it also stopped working. I dont want to keep buying a new fan every time it stops turning on. Something else must be causing them to stop working. The motor should last more than a month.
Yeah it should, unless you got a defective fan. I would take that fan back to Lowe's & tell them it only worked for a few weeks & have them swap it out for you & see how that one does. Thanks for watching JNC1973 & help support the channel by subscribing 🛠️👍
Can you lubricant your exhaust fan
I've had some luck in the past lubricating the shaft where it goes into the motor but only on ones that are a little noisy. Some have gotten quiet & others it didn't make a difference. Thanks for watching Gary & help support the channel by subscribing 👍
Where can you get these replacements?! Lowes or home depot!.
I believe Home Depot has them. Just make sure to take a picture of your model # & any info on the fan housing to match it up with one from Home Depot. Thanks for watching Julius & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Easy peezy👍 Thanks. Why suffer when you don't have to, eh?
You got that right! Thanks for watching Angela & Subscribe to the channel 👍
My bathroom fan stopped working, the job looks easy but I'm not sure which switch to turn off in the breaker box.
You can start with shutting the breaker off to the bathroom but you will need a good flashlight or some type of light if you don't have a window in your bathroom. If you have a multimeter to check for power use that or one of those non contact voltage testers that you can hold near the wires & it will beep if the line has power & it won't beep if the line doesn't have power. But always test it out on something with power first to make sure it's working. I would use that at the fan wires with the bathroom breaker on & see if it beeps, then shut the breaker off & see if it still beeps or stops beeping before you mess with any wires. Thanks for watching Zoltron30 & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Convenient when every unit is the same, and you can just preemptively bring an exact replacement to have on hand.
Yes it is. That's how a good property is ran. Everything is uniform & you keep a good amount of stock on your most common repair or replacement parts. Thanks for watching Michael & Subscribe to the channel 👍
Nice … we can fix our own stuff, do we? 👍😎
What are you referring to "we can fix our own stuff, do we?" Thanks for watching Relaxation Clips 👍
Do you know how to check the model of the fan ?
Should be listed on the housing it sits in, or look at the motor and write down the numbers on motor and search them on google and something should come up with that motor and what it's used for, which should show a bathroom exhaust fan. Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
What is the part number to this motor
Did you ever find out, I think I have this exact one
Thank you, I’m thinking I’d have to hire someone, NOPE!!
No problem. Glad the video helped out though. Thanks for watching Angelabanks7312 & subscribe to the channel 👍
what if the flapper doesnt open
Check for a restriction in the exhaust vent. Thanks for watching Dave & subscribe to the channel 👍
What actually kills the motor in the first place? like is it possible just to replace the transformer in the motor? Seems ridiculous that the answer is always, "Screw in a new component and throw the old one away."
They don't sell any parts to rebuild the motor unless u took it to a shop & had it rebuilt. But the motors are cheap & I wouldn't waste time rebuilding one. You can get a complete fan (motor, housing, grill) for like $20-$25. I hear ya on fixing things instead of replacing but some things aren't just worth it like this. Thanks for watching Sean & subscribe to the channel 🛠️👍
I replaced the motor but mine has no suction .. it will not pull air
It's really hard to say without seeing it in person, but it may have never been properly hooked up to function properly from day 1. If it was me, I would make sure the vent pipe wasn't blocked or the flap on the box where the motor mounts is stuck closed. Last thing to check is the outlet of the exhaust vent where it exits the building (aslong as it's accessible & easy to check). Good luck man. Thanks for watching & Subscribe to the channel 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance I removed that plastic flap just in case and still nothing it seems to be using one of those legit vent pipes not just a metal dryer one but it looks like black plastic and I’m guessing the outside is insulated … should I call an hvac guy to handle this?
@@mechanicalmonkey7777 That's your call on that one. Depends how bad you want the exhaust fan working properly. If I wanted it to work properly & had the money to have someone come look at it, then I would definitely make the call. Thanks for watching Mechanical Monkey 👍
@@ApartmentMaintenance would you call an hvac company or a handy man? And would you want them to be licensed?
@@ApartmentMaintenance also what do you think a job like that would cost?
I saw spark at 2:14
I will have to rewatch the video to see what your referring to. Thanks for watching Ishan & subscribe to the channel 👍
It's that easy?!
Yes it is! LoL Now are you ready to replace yours? Thanks for watching Jennifer & Subscribe to the channel 👍
your heading should say replace fan...
Thanks for watching Hans 👍
that fan is loud as shit
🤣 Yep. Thanks for watching Xhacion6484 & subscribe to the channel 👍