Just this morning, my bathroom vent fan (NuTone model 769RL, a
combination fan/light) has started running to a halt when switched on
- it seems like the motor is working okay, but something is causing it
to seize up. I thought there might be some buildup clogging things but
it doesn't look like it - maybe a bearing burnt out?

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)

VMacek

On Apr 29, 11:48 am, wrote:
Just this morning, my bathroom vent fan (NuTone model 769RL, a
combination fan/light) has started running to a halt when switched on
- it seems like the motor is working okay, but something is causing it
to seize up. I thought there might be some buildup clogging things but
it doesn't look like it - maybe a bearing burnt out?

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)

VMacek

Usually pretty easy to switch out the fan/motor assembly. Look for a
plug and outlet around the edge, unplug it, a couple/few screws later,
it should drop out into your hand. Take it with you to the borg to
compare. Tom

wrote:


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".

--
"Tell me what I should do, Annie."
"Stay. Here. Forever." - Life On Mars

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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wrote:


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".

--
"Tell me what I should do, Annie."
"Stay. Here. Forever." - Life On Mars

On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:23:00 -0400, "RBM" rbm2(remove
wrote:

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
.. .
wrote:


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".

A new unit is about $60.00, so I cannot imagine a replacement motor
costing that much.

I once paid as little $11.00 for a fan motor (not the same fan).

--
Oren

"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."

"Rick Blaine" wrote in message
...
wrote:


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".


The real old NuTones (1970s vintage like mine) have the layout where the
motor is reversed from the current ones-- it takes some tweaking of the
mounting setup but it is easier to cannibalize the new motor/fan blade than
install a new one.

I just ordered a replacement plastic cover for an obsolete Broan fan-light
that I had installed about six years ago. It cost $60. You can buy typical
3" motors from places like Graingers for $15, but not OEM Broan or Nutone
parts






"Oren" wrote in message
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On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:23:00 -0400, "RBM" rbm2(remove
wrote:

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
. ..
wrote:


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".

A new unit is about $60.00, so I cannot imagine a replacement motor
costing that much.

I once paid as little $11.00 for a fan motor (not the same fan).

--
Oren

"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."

On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:38:46 -0400, "RBM" rbm2(remove
wrote:

I just ordered a replacement plastic cover for an obsolete Broan fan-light
that I had installed about six years ago. It cost $60. You can buy typical
3" motors from places like Graingers for $15, but not OEM Broan or Nutone
parts

I don't object to cannibalizing a unit verse complete replacement.

I once walked into a local Graingers. They didn't sell the item to the
"public" (I forget the details of the purchase. It may have been
limited by law.)

"I'm from the government!" I say.

"Oh yeah?" he asked. Looking into the computer he pick the Forestry
Service and I paid cash.


"Oren" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:23:00 -0400, "RBM" rbm2(remove
wrote:

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
...
wrote:


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".

A new unit is about $60.00, so I cannot imagine a replacement motor
costing that much.

I once paid as little $11.00 for a fan motor (not the same fan).

--
Oren

"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."

--
Oren

"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."

wrote:
Just this morning, my bathroom vent fan (NuTone model 769RL, a
combination fan/light) has started running to a halt when switched on
- it seems like the motor is working okay, but something is causing it
to seize up. I thought there might be some buildup clogging things but
it doesn't look like it - maybe a bearing burnt out?

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)

VMacek

If you want to do it on the cheap, follow the advice given.

If it were mine I would replace it with a really good unit. More cost,
more trouble, but also more effective, and quieter.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit

Thanks for all the quick input - turned out to be a non-issue, though.
When I pulled the motor out and tested it, it was running fine. The
fan must have gotten up against its shroud - how, I don't know.
Nice when a repair problem ends up costing nothing more than a few
minutes of time! (The unit was only a few years old; darn well
should've been free)

VMacek

On 29 Apr 2007 11:48:54 -0700, wrote:

Just this morning, my bathroom vent fan (NuTone model 769RL, a
combination fan/light) has started running to a halt when switched on
- it seems like the motor is working okay, but something is causing it
to seize up. I thought there might be some buildup clogging things but
it doesn't look like it - maybe a bearing burnt out?

Turn the switch off and try turning the blade with your finger. Easy?

If not, some oil?

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)

VMacek

On Apr 29, 1:54 pm, Oren wrote:


I once walked into a local Graingers. They didn't sell the item to the
"public" (I forget the details of the purchase. It may have been
limited by law.)

"I'm from the government!" I say.

"Oh yeah?" he asked. Looking into the computer he pick the Forestry
Service and I paid cash.

I like it! (Except for the "government") Tom

"mm" wrote in message
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On 29 Apr 2007 11:48:54 -0700, wrote:

Just this morning, my bathroom vent fan (NuTone model 769RL, a
combination fan/light) has started running to a halt when switched on
- it seems like the motor is working okay, but something is causing it
to seize up. I thought there might be some buildup clogging things but
it doesn't look like it - maybe a bearing burnt out?

Turn the switch off and try turning the blade with your finger. Easy?

If not, some oil?

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)

Many NuTone fart fans for the last X years use interchangable motors,
especially if they are the ones with the convenience outlet in the box. Take
yours out, and carry into a dealer that won't mind opening a box, or letting
you pull the covers off the demo units on the panel. Several of them should
look about the same, including the crosspiece that holds the motor. Then,
just buy the cheapest model that has that motor, and do a transplant. The
new trim kit may even fit your old box. I've done transplants like this
several times for relatives or in rentals where it wasn't worth dealing with
idiot landlord.

aem sends....

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Just this morning, my bathroom vent fan (NuTone model 769RL, a
combination fan/light) has started running to a halt when switched on
- it seems like the motor is working okay, but something is causing it
to seize up. I thought there might be some buildup clogging things but
it doesn't look like it - maybe a bearing burnt out?

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)

VMacek


Pretty easy job to replace. Parts readily available and certainly less
expensive then the whole unit. See he

http://www.ventingdirect.com/nutoneparts/index.cfm