How To Take Off A Nutone Bathroom Fan

Taking off a Nutone bathroom fan is a simple task that can be completed in a few minutes. By following these simple steps, you can safely remove the fan and replace it with a new one.

Tools and Materials

Phillips head screwdriver
New Nutone bathroom fan

Instructions

Turn off the power to the bathroom fan at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Remove the grille from the fan by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place.
Locate the four screws that hold the fan motor in place and remove them.
Gently pull the fan motor out of the housing.
Disconnect the electrical wires from the fan motor.
Connect the electrical wires to the new fan motor.
Insert the new fan motor into the housing.
Secure the fan motor in place with the four screws.
Replace the grille on the fan.
Turn on the power to the bathroom fan at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

Tips

If you are not comfortable working with electricity, it is best to hire a qualified electrician to remove the fan for you.
Be careful not to damage the electrical wires when removing the fan motor.
Make sure that the new fan motor is the same size as the old one.