Replacing Bathroom Exhaust Fan With Light

Replacing a Bathroom Exhaust Fan with a Light

If your bathroom exhaust fan is no longer working or you want to upgrade to a more attractive fixture, you can replace it with a combination exhaust fan and light. This type of fixture provides both ventilation and illumination, making it a great choice for bathrooms that are short on space or that need a little extra light.

Replacing a bathroom exhaust fan with a light is a relatively simple project that can be completed in a few hours. However, it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully to ensure that the fixture is installed properly.

Tools and Materials

New bathroom exhaust fan with light
Screwdriver
Wire cutters
Electrical tape
Caulk gun
Caulk

Instructions

1. Turn off the power to the bathroom at the circuit breaker panel.

2. Remove the old exhaust fan by unscrewing the mounting screws and disconnecting the electrical wires.

3. Connect the wires from the new exhaust fan to the wires in the ceiling box. Make sure to match the colors of the wires (black to black, white to white, and green or bare copper to ground).

4. Wrap electrical tape around the wire connections to secure them.

5. Mount the new exhaust fan to the ceiling box using the screws provided.

6. Caulk around the edges of the exhaust fan to create a seal and prevent drafts.

7. Turn on the power to the bathroom and test the exhaust fan and light to make sure they are working properly.

Tips

Before you start, make sure that the new exhaust fan is the same size as the old one. Otherwise, you may need to cut the ceiling drywall to make it fit.
If you are not comfortable working with electricity, it is best to hire a qualified electrician to replace the exhaust fan for you.
To improve ventilation, you can install a timer switch that will keep the exhaust fan running for a period of time after you turn it off.