Bathroom Fan Without Attic Access

Designed for retrofit remodel and replacement this fan features hassle free installation from the room side for spaces with no attic access.

Bathroom fan without attic access.

Things to do before replacing a bathroom fan. Remove the fan housing from the ceiling. The bathroom exhaust fan should be attached to at least one ceiling joist. Sometimes you will see there is a plug inside the housing to plug in the motor.

Installing a bathroom fan without attic access. If you have access to the outer wall cut a hole into the sheathing it can be bigger than the duct. If the hole is too small then you ll need to increase the dimensions. The best way to proceed with a bathroom fan installation with no attic is to run the venting duct between the ceiling joists and through a nearby exterior wall.

Evaluate the electrical options. However if your exhaust fan has no plug here then just disconnect the wiring manually. Steps for removing the old bathroom exhaust fan. My favorite bathroom fan to install without attic access is made by panasonic and called the whispervalue.

How to install a bathroom fan without attic access. Measure the fan housing and duct. Remove motor from housing. Unplug the fan before you get the motor out of the housing.

I ve replaced lots of this style broan fan and they are very popular. A duct free bathroom fan is a good choice for basement bathrooms or bathrooms with no attic access. Turn off the breaker. In lieu of an external vent the hardwired fan moves air across a filter to purify it before recirculating it in the space.

Then using a masonry bit drill a single hole through the brick where the center of the duct will be for reference. Determine where the ceiling joists are and do not cut into the joists for any reason. The optimal location for a bathroom fan is between the toilet and the shower. Video tutorial on how to replace your bathroom exhaust fan in 5 minutes or less.

Whispervalue has a low profile can fit in 2x4 construction and comes with an l shaped bracket for an easier install. The broan 682 utilizes a fan to produce air movement and a charcoal filter to absorb odors. You need to vent the moisture outside.