Exhaust Fan Wiring Diagram (Single Switch)
This exhaust fan or bathroom fan wiring configuration uses a single light switch. One thing to consider with this setup is the fan can easily get left on for long periods of time which can waste energy in your home. Fan timer switches are an excellent alternative, see associated wiring diagrams with fan timer switches.
Exhaust Fan Wiring(Single Switch) - (pdf, 849kb)
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