farmerjohn1324
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Just replace the motor and/or the impeller.
I think the problem is that it has these flanges that keep it in. (Red arrow). And I foresee the same problem getting the new one back in.
Notice the key slot for the screw that holds it in place. You may be able to knock it up a little and dislodge it. Or slip a hacksaw blade in there and cut the nails.
You may have to cut slots in the drywall to move them in and out then you screw thru the body from the inside of the housing.
How did they get it in there in the first place? Seems too difficult and like there should be an easier way to replace these.
How did they get it in there in the first place? Seems too difficult and like there should be an easier way to replace these.
I'm going to assume you don't have attic access to this space right?
I would do as some of the other folks have mentioned cut out the old one and bend the flanges on the new one out of the way. Alternatively you could buy a different fan that's made for a remodel (NuTone EZ fit) that may be easier to work with.
If I bend the flanges, what will keep it in the ceiling?
How do I bend the flanges?
I think i would take the one you have back and get the remodel fan it's made for this.
As nealtw mentioned you would screw it to the joist through the inside of the fan box. Even if you could could somehow get it up there with the flanges you wouldn't be able to reach them anyway. Again it would be much easier to get a new fan that was made for remodels or to simply replace the motor (if there is a problem) and/or the trim for the existing fan.
As for bending/removing the flanges you could use a hammer and hammer them towards the box. Personally I would probably remove them with an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel.
Take a sawzall and carefully place the blade next to the old fan and ceiling and start cuttingBut I would still have to get the old one out. How to do that?
What if there is no joist?
Take a sawzall and carefully place the blade next to the old fan and ceiling and start cutting
To cut the flanges off the old box?
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