To be honest, in the United States, many homes usually have some kind of a NuTone bathroom fan installed, but the problem with this (or with almost all the bathroom fans on the planet) is that they start to be kinda of inefficient over time, mainly because of dirt and other buildups over a long period of time. So, let’s see how to clean the Nutone bathroom fan, shall we?
Step 1: Turn Off the Power
So, the first thing you need to do is to turn off the power supply of the fan because you know, safety first! Look in the breaker box for the one that supplies power to your fan and switch it off. Before proceeding, go to the bathroom and check the fan switch to make sure it’s indeed off.
Step 2: Remove the Fan Cover
Removing NuTone fan cover models is often by means of either clips or screws, so do whatever is required. Removing basic models is the simplest of the lot. Simply pull the cover down, which will make it pop out so you can gain access to the fan’s housing and blades. Take care not to disconnect wires off covers with lights. So do this before removing the cover, though, be gentle because some are connected by wires to the circuit.
Step 3: Clean the Fan Cover
Okay, so the cover isn’t too bad, just a little dusty, right? You could use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to tickle it a little. In an even more intense cleaning ritual, you can soak it in warm, soapy water. But in case your cover has electronic parts like lights, don’t dip it in, only a damp cloth should be used to wipe it down gently.
Step 4: Clean the Fan Blades
By now the cover is off so you can see the blades and housing, right? Here’s the place where the test of time first can be seen and it doesn’t look good! Dust build-up here can make the fan work harder than necessary. Use a small brush, for example, a toothbrush, or a microfiber cloth to remove the dust from blades gently. You know, try not to be clumsy so it doesn’t get bent or broken. If dirt is heavy, a damp cloth with mild soap can be used, but the motor or any electrical parts shouldn’t get wet, make sure of that.
Some models allow you to remove the blades for easier cleaning. If that’s an option for your fan, remove the blades, wash them with soap and water, and make sure they’re completely dry before reassembling. But for most people, we don’t suggest this part.
Step 5: Clean the Fan Housing
Focus your attention on the fan housing in the next step of the process which is the part of the fan that surrounds the motor and blades, you know? Just, begin by vacuuming the loose dust. When using a damp soft cloth or sponge, be certain the trapped one is wiped away. It is important not to use a lot of water, and also to avoid getting the electric parts wet.
After all of this, leave every part that is wet to dry out properly. Then put everything back where they should be, shut the cover, turn on the power to the fan, and make sure it is working nice. That’s all.