Replacing Broan 678 with the same, kind of


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Old 09-18-23, 11:30 AM
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Replacing Broan 678 with the same, kind of

Hello again,
I'm trying to replace a basic Broan 678 fan with a similar one (that doesn't squeak and squeal). I don't want get involved in ripping out drywall to replace the housing with a bigger/more powerful model at this point in time. The one I bought doesn't have the cutouts for the plugs in the same place. I was thinking of trying to cut out, somehow, the openings, but was wondering if anyone had thoughts or if there is a better way?

Drill the corners of what I want then a jigsaw with metal blade?

Picture of the old and new for reference.

Old on left, new on right.

 
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Old 09-18-23, 05:04 PM
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You have and needed the s97006939 replacement.
The replacement you have is the 97015157.

The motors may be interchangeable in which case swapping the motor on the old plate may be the easiest and quickest repair.
 
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As always, thank you!
 
 

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