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If your bath exhaust fan doesn't work, it's a good idea to run down a list of common-sense items to see if you can avoid calling your handyman.
You first want to check to see that your exhaust fan is getting power. The exhaust fan typically hides behind the decorative grate on your ceiling, so if you pull the cover downward, you should see it, the fan's plug, and an outlet. If the plug isn't plugged into the outlet, plug it in and see if it works. Many homeowners unplug the exhaust fan because it is loud and bothersome.
If the fan still won't run, check to see that the outlet has power when the switch is turned on. If it does have power, then the fan is bad and should be replaced. If the outlet does not have power, try looking for a GFCI outlet that may have tripped off. When you find the suspect outlet, press the "reset" button on it to restore power to it and to all outlets that it feeds downstream of it. This should solve your problem.
If you need to replace your exhaust fan, it is easiest if you buy the same size fan so that it sits in the existing box in the ceiling. Here is an article on a bath fan replacement.
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