Installing an exhaust fan with no attic access?

by 2ka12339880

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We need to install exhaust fans in both bathrooms but the attic access would be very difficult to get to. How do you install an exhaust in this situation?

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Dee on Sep 22, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCdtKAiQpi4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7E2J4qYgz0

Hope these 2 videos help

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- 2ka12339880 on Sep 22, 2018
  
  I have seen these videos, but we do not need to REPLACE an existing fan. We need to install one from scratch. There is no vent to the outside of the house at all, and little attic space to be able to get to it from there. This is what makes it so difficult, I would think. Thanks though!
  
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Suzette on Sep 22, 2018

Hi 2ka, Here's a video that may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRIEqBFw_oQ

Good luck!

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2ka12339880 on Sep 22, 2018

Thanks Suzette. I have seen this video, but we need to know how to go about venting it to the outside when you cannot access the attic. We can figure out how to install the part in the ceiling, but venting it is the hard part! :) Thanks for the help, though!

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William on Sep 22, 2018

Hope this helps.

https://www.hunker.com/12260107/bathroom-fan-installation-with-no-attic

https://www.lowes.com/projects/bed-and-bath/install-bath-exhaust-fan/project

Another option is to locate the fan hole between two ceiling joists. Then cut an access hole in the ceiling right next to the wall where you can cut the exhaust hole in the sidewall. Then just patch the access hole.

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