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Bathroom vent heater not working
Posted on 12/12/24 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 12/12/24 at 8:17 pm
Bathroom vent has 3 controls:
Light
Fan
Heater
Heater clicks on for half a second before shutting off. Both light and normal fan work. Should I just go ahead and get a new one or is there a super easy/inexpensive fix that someone in here has dealt with before?
Light
Fan
Heater
Heater clicks on for half a second before shutting off. Both light and normal fan work. Should I just go ahead and get a new one or is there a super easy/inexpensive fix that someone in here has dealt with before?
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Posted on 12/12/24 at 8:21 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
What brand?
I have a Broan that had some loose and burned connections/wiring that I fixed up.
Many are modular and you can just buy a repair part. Otherwise, trying to find one to match the cutout in your ceiling may be challenging.
I have a Broan that had some loose and burned connections/wiring that I fixed up.
Many are modular and you can just buy a repair part. Otherwise, trying to find one to match the cutout in your ceiling may be challenging.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 8:39 pm to ItzMe1972
Just attempted again. It kicked on for about 3 seconds with some air flow then it shut off completely.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 8:51 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
That's a Broan. YouTube has a couple of videos on how to troubleshoot/repair.
Good news is that you can probably get a replacement to fit in that cutout if you are unable to fix that one.
Good news is that you can probably get a replacement to fit in that cutout if you are unable to fix that one.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 9:19 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
The heating element might have an inline thermal fuse. They are a few bucks on eBay. Change it on both of mine. Different brand I'm pretty sure though. Looks like this, can check if current will flow through with a multimeter.
Posted on 12/12/24 at 9:45 pm to LEASTBAY
I doubt it's the fuse because it runs briefly. Blown fuse probably would not.
May be a broken heating element that opens up when it heats up.
May be a broken heating element that opens up when it heats up.
Posted on 12/13/24 at 1:17 am to BilbeauTBaggins
The picture you posted looks like a model 663 Broan. Here is an Amazon page of replacement parts for Broan exhaust/heater fans.
Broan replacement parts on Amazon
Broan replacement parts on Amazon
Posted on 12/13/24 at 8:31 am to LsuFan_1955
I have Panasonic vent/fan/heater which is similar to Braun. The heater module costs about $35. Swapping out requires that the squirrel-cage fan be moved aside. That's a bit tricky working above your head... sharp metal parts, but OK DIY project. I've never tried just replacing the failed thermal switch in the module. It's riveted in place. For a heavily used unit it fails in about 5 years. A less used unit just died at 20 years. Nice to have working on cold mornings.
Posted on 12/13/24 at 12:41 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
These have a built in thermal overload. It's like a $2 part on Amazon. Simply change the thermal fuse/ overload and your good to go.
Posted on 12/13/24 at 4:11 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
That’s a Broan/Nutone. You can order a replacement heating unit. Remove cover and you unplug heater and a few screws.
Posted on 12/14/24 at 11:28 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
If you want an easy fix. Buy the same make and model, remove inset unit, replace with new unit. Leave the metal casing, put in new inset, replace new cover.
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