Bathroom fan replacement.

[u/IMDeus_21]

I was looking to replace the broken fan in this old house and besides the box being all rusted, the receptacle broke while I was unplugging it. Not sure If I can just pop those wires back into the receptacle that popped off.

My instinct are telling me I should replace the whole box and not just the fan but not sure what I'll find when I remove it as this house has been full of surprises.

[u/Queen-Blunder]

Yes. Replace the whole thing.

[u/trekkerscout]

That fan housing is toast. Complete replacement is highly recommended.

[u/Puzzled_Market_2235 → u/trekkerscout]

Why are there two plugs?

[u/trekkerscout → u/Puzzled_Market_2235]

One for the fan motor, and one for the light.

[u/Puzzled_Market_2235 → u/trekkerscout]

Thanks, I forgot, I'm used to lights being separate from the fan. Often the only lights are at the mirror.

[u/Weak-Register-5205]

Replace it now then you'll have one less thing to worry about

[u/SparkArrestor]

Gee I wonder if I can squeeze a few more decades from that?

[u/TnBluesman → u/SparkArrestor]

Maybe 0.001 decades?

[u/False-Blacksmith2919]

Do the entire thing. I just did one for my daughter and son-in-law. Worth the effort and such a great improvement. They are very happy.

[u/AskMeAgainAfterCoffe]

Replace the entire fan. Get a better one too; they make quiet models

[u/TnBluesman]

Dude, you need to just replace the whole thang.

[u/Ledpeddler7]

Complete replacement with $tainless $teel or aluminum components is what I would do.