I agree with Rick, silly as it sounds, the replacement motor will cost close
to the price of a new unit. Buy the complete unit and use the parts you
need, plus the new cover , and scrap the rest



"Rick Blaine" wrote in message
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Point being, is it an easy matter to replace the motor/fan? Is it
easier to switch out a motor or bite the bullet and buy an entire new
unit? (Of course, my DIY megastore doesn't have replacement motors up
on a display rack)

If it's a standard builder grade fan, it's probably easiest to buy the
same
model, toss the frame and use the motor fan assembly. The standard units
just
screw into the installed frame and plug into an outlet in the frame. Any
repair
part is going to be priced as much or more than the complete unit.

Replacing the whole fan will be a PITA as you will end up cutting out and
replacing drywall. Watch out for the vent size also. Newer fan units are
typically installed with 4" venting, older ones were done with 3".

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