How do you replace a blower motor on a furnace?

How do you replace a blower motor on a furnace?

Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the set screw to release the blower wheel from the motor shaft. If required detach the grounding wire. Cut any zip ties securing the motor wires. Now unthread the bolts or screws securing the blower motor. Note the orientation of the old motor, then lift it off of the blower housing.

How do you replace a circulation blower fan?

Attach the blower motor power wires to the appropriate terminals on the control board. Connect the capacitor wires, as required. If applicable, reconnect the thermostat wires as well. Use zip ties to remove any slack from the wiring. With the new blower motor installed, replace the access panel or panels.

Why is my furnace circulation blower motor not working?

A malfunctioning blower fan motor will be unable to provide heated or cooled air throughout the home. If the blower fan motor is noisy during use, the set screw on the blower wheel may have loosened, causing the wheel to wobble on the motor shaft.

How do you replace a furnace circulation blower motor?

With the flat side of the motor shaft facing the set screw, center the blower wheel in the housing and tighten the set screw. Realign the blower assembly mounting rails with the slots on the support, and slide the assembly into position. Replace the screws to secure the rails. Reinstall any components you removed earlier.

What should I use to replace my blower wheel?

Place a 7/16-inch wrench or adjustable wrench on the flat portion of the drive shaft at the front of the motor. Rotate the drive motor shaft clockwise (the blower wheel is reverse threaded) while holding the blower wheel stationary to loosen it.

Where is the blower motor under the hood?

If you cannot find the blower motor under the hood it will be located under the dash on the passenger side. You may need to remove the mounting screws of the lower panel to gain access to the motor for removal. This heater motor location is under the dash. Let’s start the removal which is the same for under hood or dash applications.

How do you remove a motor from a furnace?

To begin the removal of the old blower motor, you should remove the mounting bolts or nuts that hold the blower system in the furnace. To remove the motor from the blower system, start by removing the set screw that links the wheel to the motor. Then remove the motor mounting bolts which hold the motor to the housing. Pull the motor out.