How To Replace Bathroom Vent Light Heater

How to Replace a Bathroom Vent Light Heater

If your bathroom vent light heater is not working properly, you may need to replace it. Replacing a bathroom vent light heater is a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few hours. Here are the steps on how to replace a bathroom vent light heater:

1. Gather your tools and materials.

You will need the following tools and materials:

Phillips head screwdriver
Flathead screwdriver
Wire cutters
Electrical tape
New bathroom vent light heater

2. Turn off the power to the bathroom.

This is an important safety precaution to take before you begin working on the electrical system. To turn off the power to the bathroom, go to your electrical panel and flip the breaker that corresponds to the bathroom circuit.

3. Remove the old bathroom vent light heater.

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the old bathroom vent light heater in place. Once the screws are removed, carefully pull the old bathroom vent light heater out of the ceiling.

4. Disconnect the electrical wires.

Use a flathead screwdriver to disconnect the electrical wires from the old bathroom vent light heater. Be careful not to touch the bare wires with your hands, as this could cause an electrical shock.

5. Connect the electrical wires to the new bathroom vent light heater.

Match the wires from the old bathroom vent light heater to the wires on the new bathroom vent light heater and connect them using wire nuts. Twist the wire nuts clockwise until they are tight, and then use electrical tape to wrap around the wire nuts for added security.

6. Install the new bathroom vent light heater.

Carefully insert the new bathroom vent light heater into the ceiling and secure it in place with the screws.

7. Turn on the power to the bathroom.

Go back to your electrical panel and turn on the breaker that corresponds to the bathroom circuit. The new bathroom vent light heater should now be working properly.