What kind of motor is in a bathroom fan?

single phase induction motors
Exhaust fan motors usually have single phase induction motors, like that of ceiling fans. They are designed according to the functions they need to serve. Most small exhaust fans use this standard motor, that is, the single phase motor.

How do I know what model my Broan fan is?

The model label is located in the corner closest to the outlet. Some fans may have the model stamped into the motor plate instead of a printed sticker label.

Can I replace just bathroom fan motor?

Even if you fan is decades old, chances are you can get a replacement motor. Although a new motor costs about the same as a new fan, a bathroom vent fan motor replacement saves time and trouble. You don’t have to cut into the ceiling, crawl around your attic or get up on your roof.

How do you measure a bathroom exhaust fan for replacement?

Measure the length times the width times the height of your bathroom. Divide that number by 60, which is the number of minutes in an hour. Then multiply that number by eight, which is the suggested number of air exchanges that you should have in your bathroom each and every hour.

What would cause a bathroom fan to stop working?

Check to see if something tripped the circuit breaker. Reset the circuit breaker if necessary. Check the fan switch with a voltage tester. Replace it if you have a bad switch.

Can you replace just the motor in a bathroom exhaust fan?

If your bathroom fans are dead, here’s some good news: You don’t have to tear out the entire unit. Even if you fan is decades old, chances are you can get a replacement motor. Although a new motor costs about the same as a new fan, a bathroom vent fan motor replacement saves time and trouble.

How long should a bathroom exhaust fan last?

about ten years
When to Replace Your Exhaust Fans. Routine cleaning will help extend the life of your exhaust fans, but they won’t last forever. The average life of a bathroom exhaust fan is about ten years, and kitchen hood fans tend to hang in there a little longer at around 15 years.