In article ,
(Rich Greenberg) wrote:

In article . net,
Tomes wrote:
Folks,
It was easy for me to replace the ceiling fan/light in the upstairs
bathroom as I could attack if from the attic, where everything was right
there and open for me. I now would like to do the same with the ceiling
fan/light in the downstairs bathroom (1st floor), but my problem is that I
don't have the handy attic to get at it from. I took off the cover from
the existing light/fan, and I see the box, which is about the same size as
the hole cut in the wallboard ceiling. I just do not see how I can get
the box out without ripping apart the ceiling. I would really like to be
able to do this without messing with the ceiling wall if I can.

Why do you think you need to get the box out of the ceiling? You should
be able to just remove the screws holding it onto the box. This should
allow the fan/light to drop down enough that you can get to the wireing.
Disconnect it, remove, install new one in the reverse of removal.

One issue to consider is if the box was reinforced for a ceiling
fan. If there was a fan there before, and it was installed up
to code, then you should be good to go. In that case, Rich's
advice is a good as gold...you should be able to make the swap-
a-roo without any cutting into the ceiling.

-john-

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