The Broan BP27 bath fan removes moisture from the bathroom while you are showering to help reduce the buildup of mold and mildew. The fan and motor eventually develop a buildup of dust and grime. Because they are not often cleaned, the motor begins to slow down, resulting in poor performance. Once the grime and dust wear down the motor, you will need to replace it. The motor and fan assembly are easily accessible, which makes replacing a BP27 Broan fan and motor a simple process.
Instructions
1. Find the circuit breaker for the Broan BP27 bath fan in your home electrical panel box. Turn the breaker to the "Off" position.
2. Grasp the sides of the fan cover with your fingers and pull the cover down as far as possible. There are two spring clips securing the cover to the fan housing. Reach between the cover and the ceiling and squeeze the spring clips together with your fingers to disengage the cover completely.
3. Unplug the small fan cord from the plug outlet on the housing. Remove the screw securing the fan motor housing plate to the main housing, using a Phillips screwdriver. The screw is next to the plug outlet.
4. Slide a flat-head screwdriver between the side of the housing and the mounting plate on the same side as the plug outlet. Shift the mounting plate away from the side of the housing and gently pry the end down with the screwdriver. Shift the plate to disengage the steel tabs on the other end from the housing. Pull the mounting plate with the motor and fan away from the housing.
5. Remove the two screws securing the motor to the mounting plate, using a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the motor and blower assembly off the mounting plate.
6. Place the new blower wheel over the new motor shaft, with the fins on the wheel pointing toward the motor. Push down until the wheel locks onto the shaft.
7. Position the motor and fan assembly onto the mounting plate, lining up the mounting holes on the motor base with the holes on the plate. Thread the motor plug through the center of the mounting plate. Insert the mounting screws through the mounting plate and thread them into the motor base. Tighten with the .
8. Line up the metal tabs on the end of the mounting plate with the slots on the housing. Shift the mounting plate so that you can push the entire plate into the housing. Line up the housing mounting hole with the plate mounting hole near the plug outlet for the fan cord. Affix the plate to the housing with the securing screw.
9. Plug the fan power cord into the small outlet. Insert one of the cover spring clips into the slot on one side of the housing. Hold the bottom of the cover with one hand and insert the opposite spring clip into the housing. Push the cover up to the ceiling until it locks into place. Turn on the circuit breaker to the fan.
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