Here's is Part 1 in the Installing a House Exhaust Fan series. Joe Przemielewski Sr., founder of American Builders of Buffalo, NY, has been a professional contractor since 1965. In this first video he describes the 10 Steps to Installing a House Fan and shows us how to complete the first few. We are installing the fan in our kitchen in lieu of a vent hood for our new gas stove. We decided on a high powered exhaust fan because it will take up less space in our small kitchen area and we can also use it as an energy efficient method of cooling in the summer. Enjoy the show!
10 Steps to installing a house fan:
1. Pick the location: Make sure the location is accessible, that it will be easy to vent through the roof, and that it's the shortest possible route.
2. Wire the power switch inside the house: recommend using a one-hour timer switch.
3. Cut the hole in the ceiling and frame for fan with 2x4's.
4. Measure and cut hole in roof for outside venting.
5. Attach the ductwork to the fan.
6. Cut the duct to fit for outside vent/roof cap.
7. Install the roof cap.
8. Seal roof cap with roofing tar.
9. Wire the fan in the attic for power: make sure you don't damage flapper on roof cap.
10. Plug in the fan and turn on the switch.
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