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Any suggestions short of calling someone? The furnace is working, the duct near it is hot to the touch, the blower is "just" not working. It buzzes when I turn it on. I don't know the first thing about this stuff, but I want to try and avoid paying someone if I can.
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Furnace: fan not working
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Walker
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Could be a problem with the electrical panel controlling the blower motor. I think it's fairly common for the electric panel to get dusty/dirty and short out somehow.
But yeah. I know very little about this sort of thing, so take that for what it's worth. ;)
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lifeliberty
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i would call someone and get a furnace/AC tune-up at the same time.
Posted 3 years ago # -
lifeliberty
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Tigertree wrote I wouldn't be worried about just tinkering were it not for the size of the electrical shock warning sticker.
BwahahahahahaI guess you could technically turn off power at your fuse box, but really some things are best left to a professional.
Posted 3 years ago # -
lifeliberty
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I've found sometimes calling in a professional does actually save you more in the long run.
I've spent a lot of money to fix things I broke in an attempt to fix something else.
Posted 3 years ago # -
chivespa1
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Before calling a furnace person you might want to consider a couple of things. Did you use (if you have it) the air conditioning prior to the furnace? Was the fan working previously? Have you checked to make sure that the fan is turned on? Some heating/ac systems have a separate switch for the fan. Thermostats are also often the cause of malfunctioning heating/ac systems. If you were considering replacing the thermostat with something programmable (very easy to diy) you might do that too. Just a thought. I might be willing to replace a heater fan on my own but I'm pretty adventurous that way; since you seem a little less adventurous you should probably call a professional.
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Mercurius
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Tigertree wrote I have been using the a/c all summer and heater a couple of times already with no problems. I changed the thermostat in the beginning of the summer when my a/c stopped working the first time it got warm...
Do you have a home warranty? Might be able to get a new furnace out of it if you do.Posted 3 years ago # -
lifeliberty
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Mercurius wrote
Tigertree wrote Yep. But I am at the store.
Just turn it into your home warranty then. Probably a $50 deductable.Good call. Home warrenty saved me tons of money in the first year. you can call your realtor for advice. I'm very happy I did.
Posted 3 years ago # -
lifeliberty
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maybe call landlord then? I dunno. I'd call someone or you're gonna have lots of people with stiff nips coming out of the changing rooms.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Motorist
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Most furnaces have a diagnostic light or lights on them somewhere. On my furnace at home, I take the cover off, hold the safety button in (like on a dryer door) and turn on the furnace. If something isn't working, the furnace will eventually time out and the light will start blinking. It's usually a little red LED. Count the number of blinks. They are usually in two sets for a double digit number. Look on the inside of the furnace cover or in the owners manual and there should be a list of diagnostic codes. Find the one that matches up with the number of blinks from the light.
I know another fix that involves cutting the end off of an extension cord and using the two live wires to jump start the fan. It worked for me. I have a beheaded extension cord at home if it should come to that.
Or just call your landlord and have them fix it.
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