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Nutone Range Hood Fan Light Switch Replacement #SR561157

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a fan or light switch on Nutone range hoods. The most common reason for replacing the switch is when the fan or light does not respond to the switch being pressed.

All of the information in this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Nutone

Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 1/4” socket, needle-nose pliers

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with most repairs, you should shut off the power to the appliance before you begin.
2
To replace the fan switch or light switch in your range vent hood first push in on the tabs to release the right light cover.
3
Now unthread the light bulb.
4
Use a quarter inch socket to remove the screw securing the control cover.
5
Pull the cover off.
6
Note the orientation of the wires connected to the switch you’re replacing – then disconnect them.
7
Now depress the tabs the release the old switch from the control panel.
8
Install the new switch by aligning it on the control panel and snapping it into place.
9
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new switch.
10
Realign the control cover and replace the screw to secure.
11
Rethread the light bulb.
12
Replace the light cover by inserting the tabs into the slots on the fan housing.
13
With the repair completed, restore power to the range vent hood and confirm that the new switch works properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a fan or light switch on Nutone range hoods. The most common reason for replacing the switch is when the fan or light does not respond to the switch being pressed.

All of the information in this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Nutone

Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 1/4” socket, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with most repairs, you should shut off the power to the appliance before you begin.
2
To replace the fan switch or light switch in your range vent hood first push in on the tabs to release the right light cover.
3
Now unthread the light bulb.
4
Use a quarter inch socket to remove the screw securing the control cover.
5
Pull the cover off.
6
Note the orientation of the wires connected to the switch you’re replacing – then disconnect them.
7
Now depress the tabs the release the old switch from the control panel.
8
Install the new switch by aligning it on the control panel and snapping it into place.
9
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new switch.
10
Realign the control cover and replace the screw to secure.
11
Rethread the light bulb.
12
Replace the light cover by inserting the tabs into the slots on the fan housing.
13
With the repair completed, restore power to the range vent hood and confirm that the new switch works properly.

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