The exhaust fan motor will need to be maintained.  If you do not uphold the proper maintenance, then you will find that mold and mildew will be in there.  This can cause it to not run correctly or at all in some cases.  Ensure that you have a design in the bathroom that will allow the steam to get to the fan.  An exhaust fan motor repair can be challenging, but you can do it.  Mildew and mold can be harmful to your health.

Items Needed:

• putty knife
• screwdriver

First: Prepare

In order to properly prepare yourself for the task at hand, you will need to ensure that there is no electricity running to the bathroom.  You need to ensure that this step is complete before you go any further.  Even if you aren’t going to go straight to the motor, you need to turn off the electricity before getting involved with the exhaust fan at all.

Second: Cover

After there is no longer any power running to the room, you will take off the cover to the fan.  This is done by unscrewing the screws that are holding it in place with a screwdriver.  Do not loose these screws.  If it is a painted over cover, then you will need to use a putty knife so that you can remove the paint at the edges and pry the cover out.  This can also be done with a flat head screwdriver.  Do not pull any of the drywall out with the cover.

Third: Fan

Make sure you take the time to look at the fan and figure out what might be wrong.  There may be something as simple as a wire that is loose which is causing you problems.  Also make sure that there is not a lot of dirt or other build up on any of the areas of the fan.  This can cause it to not work.

Fourth: Pull Fan

It is now time to pull the fan out.  Be certain that it is not plugged in first.  This is only necessary if there was nothing wrong with the fan in the earlier step.  It will take some pressure to get the fan to come out.  Make sure that you have removed all the screws that are attaching it.  Also make sure that you have allowed the light in the housing to be off long enough that it will be cool to the touch.  This will make it easier to unscrew.

Fifth: Replace

There is a possibility that you will need to take the motor with you to a hardware or home repair store to get a new one.  Make sure that you have it with you to ensure a proper replacement.