How I Install the Home Depot Panasonic Whisperchoice Retrofit Exhaust Fan With in Ceiling Footage

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Panasonic Whisper Choice DC Pick-A-Flow 80/110 CFM Ceiling Bathroom Exhaust Fan with Flex-Z Fast Bracket Model RG-C811a
It's been 18 months since my first Panasonic exhaust fan video and I felt it was a good time to see if the company updated the fan.
A few features did change and I get super in depth on how you hook up the fan in the ceiling.
Hope you enjoy the video!

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@aalpha4086 3 ай бұрын

There is a difference between good and bad demo. this is excellent.

@clifforddavis722 8 ай бұрын

Been an electrician for over 20yrs and replacing these fart fans as old work have always sucked. This is the first Panasonic I'm about to install and just wanted to watch someone else do it to see any tricks to make it easier. Nice video. Thanks.... and ur right about most videos... it's never as easy as they make it out to be. There's always something that just wants to fight you.

@chefcornett6716 7 ай бұрын

Just curious...I live in a very old place that has not been updated. Cloth wrapped wires in the walls(black and white only). Am I able to somehow use this same fan and connect it safely?

@jamesmcguffey3569 7 ай бұрын

@@chefcornett6716 Yea no problem. Just hook the black to black and white to white on the fan. I mean of course it would be great if your whole house was reworked eventually to install proper grounding but you can work with what you got. It will work completely fine with this model in your bathroom.

@cengeb 4 ай бұрын

Get teh retrofit versions, always for old work. The thing is well designed to go into old work, flex bracket, the wiring and duct section comes apart. It's well thought out.

@LuminairPrime 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Every situation is different, and it's educational to see the wacky conditions out there.

@johnporada927 4 ай бұрын

I just bought and installed the same fan today. I was stuck until I watched your video. Thanks so much for posting!

@Marc-rj4vl 5 ай бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks for this video. It helped so much with my install. The biggest problem I had was with my duct since there was no attic access. But the fan part was easy in part because of your detailed install. Appreciate it!

@tomhurley6004 7 ай бұрын

This was an excellent video on how to install the Panasonic WhisperFit exhaust fan. Thanks for "keeping it real" and showing how to work around difficult installs. And you are right....this is what us DIYers need to see and follow when we're doing these types of jobs - not some guy in a company outfit installing a fan into an open framed ceiling with no obstructions - a complete waste of time. GREAT JOB!!

@Unicycleskill24 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this, just spent 2 and a half hours (the old fan was nailed in) replacing mine and this video was a wealth of knowledge. I was stumped on the part at 15:25 until I saw you do it.

@FrostElement Жыл бұрын

This video was soooo helpful. You are right. Lots of other vids show ideal installs that you know won’t be your situation. Great job. Installing mine next week.

@hkl03 4 ай бұрын

Man, thank you so much for posting this video. Getting rid of the old one was such a pain in the ass. The new one installation isn't that intuitive either. But this video helped a ton!

@henrynguyen9225 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I try to do it myself and your video saved me many hours. My favorite part is between 15 to 16m

@davidmarcotte1387 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Thorough and YES real applicability

@tedfeds1981 5 ай бұрын

Everything in my house is old and difficult. Thanks for showing a difficult demo and install.

@timothythompson2097 11 ай бұрын

I’ve installed quite a few of these. Panasonic has done an really excellent job with well thought out product design.. it can still be a tedious project, particularly unexpected obstructions above ceiling.

@jamesmoore7809 8 ай бұрын

I just purchased the Lowes version. This is super helpful. Thanks.

@kmain0 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video you really are explaining things much better than most

@normrodriguez9306 Ай бұрын

Good job, im a handyman have installed many bathroom fans, pretty much i only will install Panasonic fans now, great design and build quality and i no longer have to climb into the attic

@jackb6851 11 ай бұрын

Thank you !!! First time project for me and your instructions were perfect (the instructions included with fan were not real clear for a novice like me !!! Awesome !!!1

@matthewszasz1895 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! It saved me some headaches on my own install.

@ChrisATkingspoint Ай бұрын

I am a retired housing inspector and I’ve literally went 2000s of homes. I have seen HVAC tape fail. I didn’t put the comment in to complain on your installation, but rather to help prevent a potential mold situation in an attic, you can still tape and then put clamps or screws over the tape.

@TodayIWorkOn Ай бұрын

I’ve never seen it fail, I have seen duct tape fail though. I’ll also add I’ve maybe seen one clamp on a 60-120 cfm exhaust fan in 25 years. It’s a unicorn request. That’s all.

@janelp171 Жыл бұрын

Nice job planning it, laying it out, and getting it all lined up so nice. It looks REALLY good. My only design thought was it might have also looked nice to have the skinny edge of the Schluter showing top and bottom of the niche, then have it continue to the sides.

@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын

Sometimes the client has a say. On this one, when you see the finished product, the tile flows so well, the jollies were not needed. I'm going to do a wrap up video since the glass is in and you will see what I'm talking about.

@JeffreyFortuna Жыл бұрын

Years ago I replaced both exhaust fans in both my bathrooms but with very basic models. The exhaust tubes out were both 3" solid but then they combine into a single 3" and go out through the roof. I'm now looking to upgrade both bathrooms to 80-120 CFM models and run two separate solid 4" or 5" horizontally and go out through the side of the attic instead of the roof. We need a new roof within the next few years anyway so this will be one less hole out the top.

@klorn32 10 ай бұрын

Love this video, thank you. Speaking about complicated non-perfect situations, I have to install mine on a vertical wall inside of a skylight tunnel. Not fun.

@matthewdovi8548 Жыл бұрын

I signed in just to say great work, a honest install. No, look how easy it is.

@matthewdovi8548 Жыл бұрын

Just installed it, thank you. Now I need to change the exhaust from 3" to 4" and have it go through the roof rather than exiting just above the soffit. Works now with a reducer, Thank you

@electricalron 7 ай бұрын

Good video. If you install the set screw that attaches the main carcus to the wiring compartment, exhaust flange first, the self-tappers go in a lot easier and you won't have to use one hand to hold it up while driving the screws home.

@damianram83 7 ай бұрын

Video is the reality of what happens and not a show of skills 👍👍

@mattdaly6691 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you. Super helpful.

@juankaramirez 9 ай бұрын

Great video! thanks so much.

@kevinpham3548 5 ай бұрын

Video helped a lot helped me get it done in 30 minutes 👍

@TodayIWorkOn 5 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@6string528 9 ай бұрын

Great video!!! Very helpful. thx

@michaelc1042 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, your presentation is excellent and very informative. You are right, I only learn from the unknowns and complicated situations. I am now interested in watching any of your other videos.

@BKMDano17 Ай бұрын

Well done

@ryancarlson6976 Жыл бұрын

Good video dude

@ulisesfrb Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much.

@SuperJhuffman 4 ай бұрын

So helpful thanks!

@theimike4360 Жыл бұрын

Love it thanks for the info :)

@terrydiachenko1567 Жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks

@juansifuentes3917 Ай бұрын

Great video that’s the best explanation I’ve seen. Thanks. I’m fixing on installing the exact one and my old one has a heater. I have 2 switches one for the fan and the other for the heater. Instead of the heater I’m going to install a ceiling light and use the heater switch, what am I looking for wires, 2 sets of the black, white and ground green?

@TodayIWorkOn Ай бұрын

It’s hard to get into those details since I’m not there. You can use the hot leg off the existing exhaust fan heat, but you need a neutral to the new light fixture since that’s code. You might need to run a new 2 wire and cap that heat switch. Good luck with the project and thank you for your kind words.

@I_enjoy_some_things 6 ай бұрын

Admittedly, I’m pretty nooby when it comes to home renovation-related stuff, but I do have a lot of experience making “How-To” videos for PC Building/Upgrading (just for friends). The highest compliment I can give is “If I was making this instructional video, I’d approach it the same way as you made this one.” Including “and this is how it can go wrong” kinds of situations is super-important. This was awesome haha.

@noamefron3549 9 ай бұрын

Great video.

@TodayIWorkOn 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@ChrisATkingspoint Ай бұрын

All tape is designed to fail, All duct connections should have some form of mechanical fasteners either clamps or screws should be used. Overtime the tape will fail and the flex duct can fall off allowing warm moist air on the attic floor and decking allowing mold to form in an already perfect environment. It’s still a good retrofit video.

@TodayIWorkOn Ай бұрын

I totally disagree with your statement. HVAC metal tape is overkill in this situation. I’ve never seen HVAC tape fail on HVAC systems that keep cool and hot air in duct. There’s no mechanical fasteners that go on top of HVAC tape as far as I’m aware. I appreciate the comment though.

@cengeb 4 ай бұрын

They have a shallow version for when you don't have the height, most std houses have the height space.

@ivanyelnats8752 7 ай бұрын

great

@user-zj3gn2zf6t 15 күн бұрын

I bought a used whisper fan and don't have the flex adjustable bracket. What's the best option here? Thanks great vid.

@TodayIWorkOn 15 күн бұрын

You have to rig something up. I would make a 1x frame with metal or wood. What you can also do is call Panasonic and ask them to send you a new bracket.

@keithcappell7584 8 ай бұрын

I have the Panasonic RG-R811A whisper remodel exhaust fan. Does the Panasonic RG-R811A bathroom exhaust fan have a moisture sensor to automatically place it in standby mode when no moisture is present? Also, which switch is recommended, a timer switch or a regular switch, and which make and model of switch for both? Thanks.

@TodayIWorkOn 8 ай бұрын

I’m not sure about that model, but if there’s a humidity sensor already built into the fan I would buy a regular single pole switch and call it a day. No need for a timer.

@coffeemonstar2 Жыл бұрын

My old fan had two metal bars used as bracket holder.. should i just saw one of them off... Retrofitting is a not easy..

@danbrown3460 7 ай бұрын

I’m curious if you have ever tried the Wago connectors. I tried them and they are so easy I never use wire nuts anymore.

@TodayIWorkOn 7 ай бұрын

The only wago connectors I have used are in recessed light cans that are pre installed. I’ve never had an issue with those. In my new construction build, I might use some wagos to test it out.

@ajirish5127 11 ай бұрын

I installed the Panasonic FV-0511VF1 WhisperFit DC fan based on your video (almost identical to your home depot fan). When I turn it on, it takes about 45 seconds to ramp up to speed. It does have suction once it gets going, but at first I didn't think it even worked since the start is somewhat delayed. Do you have that same experience with your model? I hate that it takes so long to get to it's top speed and if I would have known that, I probably would have looked at other options.

@TodayIWorkOn 11 ай бұрын

It’s a soft start feature on the newer fans. I recommend you buy a humidity switch so you can not even think about the fan and let the switch take care of moisture.

@K3VINsTube Жыл бұрын

What if the joist is right on the edge of the sheetrock? How do you install the bracket then?

@TodayIWorkOn Жыл бұрын

It's even better. Just use the screws and attach to joist. Cut accordingly your hole accordingly.

@cengeb 4 ай бұрын

Panasonic fans come in many models, make sure to get retrofit version for old work. the fold in bracket makes it simple. and read the instructions, it goes in easy pz. Big improvement over the junk broan, Nutones...I have installed 3 of them to perfection. the retrofit version for $129 Amazon comes with adaptor for duct size. Home Depot obviously has a bunch made for their own distribution. i got mine on amazon, and Amazon has better selection of teh different versions. make sure it say retrofit

@FloridaRailfanKid803 Жыл бұрын

👍

@soydelrancho 6 ай бұрын

I only see a need for that bracket in new work installation. But, I know it can be use in retrofit instances . I find that attaching the the bracket to the joists gets difficult specially when there is blown insulation in place.

@TodayIWorkOn 6 ай бұрын

I’m interested to know how you install a retrofit Panasonic fan without the retrofit bracket. 🤷‍♂️

@soydelrancho 6 ай бұрын

@@TodayIWorkOn I use 2x4 and or straping.

@RonTabor-nu2cc 2 ай бұрын

You mentioned you would listen in the end to see if the 110 CFM overpowered the 3 inch duct, but didn't mention it at the end. Was it OK?

@TodayIWorkOn 2 ай бұрын

You can’t run 110 cfm with a 3” duct without major resistance. 110 cfm needs a 4” duct.

@johnwasilk6622 5 ай бұрын

What did you use to cut the old 3" exhaust pipe ducting?

@TodayIWorkOn 5 ай бұрын

Skip to 6:57 and you will find that answer. 😀

@KingHarry1 11 ай бұрын

Did you say you use the cardboard to keep dust out or something?

@TodayIWorkOn 11 ай бұрын

You can use the cardboard cutout out to fit it in the actual square opening to eliminate dust during construction.

@farukatasever2933 10 ай бұрын

👍👏🎖

@mjkgnjfn 26 күн бұрын

Does the 150 cfm works with a 4inch duct

@TodayIWorkOn 26 күн бұрын

Need a 6" duct for 150 cfm. That's moving a lot of air.

@mjkgnjfn 25 күн бұрын

So i need to change de duct and the soffit connection ? Or i can change the duct and put de 6 inch to 4inch adaptor to the soffit exit ? Sorry for my english😅

@TodayIWorkOn 25 күн бұрын

6” duct the whole way or buy a smaller cfm fan. Those are your 2 choices.

@rickm.6452 6 ай бұрын

You are lucky to have slack in the wiring… I’ve done plenty of these and most old homes don’t have enough slack …requiring a crawl job.

@goosegoodman1 Жыл бұрын

turn off the background music please

@FloridaRailfanKid803 11 ай бұрын

Why ? it's his video

@Husshh 4 күн бұрын

They need to get rid of that 3" ducting all together.

@TodayIWorkOn 4 күн бұрын

If you are willing to pay for it, they are down to remove it! 😝

@israel9294 Ай бұрын

You skipped the part where you put the door on where the duct is at I couldn’t put mine on had a hard time was unable to. Don’t know if there were something wrong with all these I’m gonna have to probably return it or do we Mickey Mouse?

@TodayIWorkOn Ай бұрын

The door where the duct is? I’m not following.

@israel9294 Ай бұрын

@@TodayIWorkOn on the fan box there is a side where you can remove which is the side where the round duct is at, where the duct connects too you can lift it open or remove it. On yr video you installed yours to the duct to that piece, that’s the one I’m talking about. That removable plate that connects the duct. So I installed mine then went up to the attic to connect my air duct but I couldn’t put the cover back on, because the bottom lip is hitting the dry wall , so I had to cut and remove pieces of the dry wall and I had to leave it paper thin or it will not close. So I made a Mickey Mouse Job. I don’t know if I did something wrong or if the engineer forgot about the drywall and the lid not being able to close. Over all nice video