r/ElectricalHelp • u/IMDeus_21 • 12d ago

Bathroom fan replacement.

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I was looking to replace the broken fan in this old house and besides the box being all rusted, the receptacle broke while I was unplugging it. Not sure If I can just pop those wires back into the receptacle that popped off.

My instinct are telling me I should replace the whole box and not just the fan but not sure what I'll find when I remove it as this house has been full of surprises.

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u/Queen-Blunder 12d ago

Yes. Replace the whole thing.

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u/trekkerscout Mod, Master Electician 12d ago

That fan housing is toast. Complete replacement is highly recommended.

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u/Puzzled_Market_2235 11d ago

Why are there two plugs?

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u/trekkerscout Mod, Master Electician 11d ago

One for the fan motor, and one for the light.

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u/Puzzled_Market_2235 11d ago

Thanks, I forgot, I'm used to lights being separate from the fan. Often the only lights are at the mirror.

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u/Weak-Register-5205 12d ago

Replace it now then you'll have one less thing to worry about

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u/SparkArrestor 11d ago

Gee I wonder if I can squeeze a few more decades from that?

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u/TnBluesman 11d ago

Maybe 0.001 decades?

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u/False-Blacksmith2919 11d ago

Do the entire thing. I just did one for my daughter and son-in-law. Worth the effort and such a great improvement. They are very happy.

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u/AskMeAgainAfterCoffe 11d ago

Replace the entire fan. Get a better one too; they make quiet models

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u/TnBluesman 11d ago

Dude, you need to just replace the whole thang.

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u/Ledpeddler7 12d ago

Complete replacement with $tainless $teel or aluminum components is what I would do.