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chances are if you have not changed out your exhaust fan as of yet, this is what it probably looks like. If you turn on your fan and it is working, hold a piece of toilet paper up to the face of the fan. (don't let it go, your testing to see if the fan is working and if the vent lid is open or closed) If it tries to suck it in, your fan is working properly. If it blows it back into the room, your vent lid is stuck. Simply remove the cover plate, remove the fan itself and unstuck the vent lid. It is probably rusted shut which will need to be lubricated. Open it and close it a number of times to be sure that it is working and not squeeking. Clean your fan thoroughly by blowing all the lint from the fan blades, Re-plug it in, snap it in and put your vent plate back. Your fan should now be working properly.
Home Depot sells a replacement fan for your bathroom made by Nu Tone. It is Model #QTXEN110 or you can purchase it on line using Internet #202018193. This model also comes with a light, but this model number has no light. You can click the picture to get zoom in and a closer look at the wording.
You will have to cut your drywall slightly, but if you do it right, you won't have much painting and repair work to deal with. The wiring hooks right up. There was a 3 speed variable wall switch that they have, but this was all I was able to find. Hunter 3 Speed Dial Fan Control Model # 27180 - Internet # 100395274. This switch costs about $25. They have a similar switch that works at Home Depot for about $5.
Or you can do what I did . . . I had my existing fan rebuilt, replaced the motor and here in the invoice and the company I chose to do the rebuilding of the fan.
The Company was Herbias Electric at 1320 Kalani St. Unit 212 off of Waiakamilo Rd. in Kalihi, phone 845-4877. He is licensed C-13730. I recommend his work.
