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In this video, This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman makes a house call to help a homeowner add some ventilation to their bathroom. But due to the age of the home, he’s worried about the age of the wiring.
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Updating bathroom ventilation isn’t usually all that big of a deal. But in an older home, the outdated electrical system and lack of an existing vent system can make it tough. When a homeowner wanted to add ventilation to her older home, master electrician Heath Eastman was the pro for the job, and he took us along for the ride.
Where to find it?
Heath installs a remote motor bath fan [homedepot.sjv.io/4P9ARZ] in the attic above the bathroom.
To cut a hole in the ceiling for the exhaust grille, Heath uses a 6” hole saw [homedepot.sjv.io/q4MvNy].
For the new switcher, heath installs a timer switch [homedepot.sjv.io/rQMybR] that has the option of setting the fan for 10, 20, 30, or 60-minute increments.
The sheet metal technician installs 4-inch ductwork [homedepot.sjv.io/B0g9AL] which connects from the damper [homedepot.sjv.io/OrqZ5N], to the remote motor, then out the exterior of the gable end.
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In this video, This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman makes a house call to help a homeowner add some ventilation to their bathroom. But due to the age of the home, he’s worried about the age of the wiring.
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Updating bathroom ventilation isn’t usually all that big of a deal. But in an older home, the outdated electrical system and lack of an existing vent system can make it tough. When a homeowner wanted to add ventilation to her older home, master electrician Heath Eastman was the pro for the job, and he took us along for the ride.
Where to find it?
Heath installs a remote motor bath fan [homedepot.sjv.io/4P9ARZ] in the attic above the bathroom.
To cut a hole in the ceiling for the exhaust grille, Heath uses a 6” hole saw [homedepot.sjv.io/q4MvNy].
For the new switcher, heath installs a timer switch [homedepot.sjv.io/rQMybR] that has the option of setting the fan for 10, 20, 30, or 60-minute increments.
The sheet metal technician installs 4-inch ductwork [homedepot.sjv.io/B0g9AL] which connects from the damper [homedepot.sjv.io/OrqZ5N], to the remote motor, then out the exterior of the gable end.
Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: bit.ly/2GPiYbH
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About Ask This Old House TV:
From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. ASK This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home.
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