AI6YR BenToday's first repair task: replacing a non-functional vent fan in one of the affected rooms from my plumbing disaster. Wasn't working before the deluge, just an opportunity to fix it while the walls are open. #home #repair #diy #bathroom #fan
Removed the fan from the box yesterday, to attempt to find an identical fan at the local hardware store. These unplug and pop out with a strategic pry of a screwdriver. #diy #bathroom #fan #repair
Was not able to find an exact match at the hardware store, and bought a new one. Today I was going to pull the old box and remount the new box, but I realized in my sleep that the fan motors MIGHT be compatible. A search online shows many (expensive) universal fan replacements. However, opened the new fan I purchased and see the mounts and sizing are identical! #diy #fan #repair
Removed the old and new fan motors, and they are identical in size. Low end bathroom fan technology has not changed in 50 years, same design. #doy #bathroom #fan #repair
Billy SmithIt's a protocol that has lasted. :D
With some of the older motors, the designs were made so that the coils could be replaced.
I don't know if that's a thing with the current designs.
@BillySmith Looks like that would work too, but I suspect the cost of sourcing coils would not be a great savings over the motor swap. The coil could indeed be switched out.