Where can I buy a blower motor for my air conditioner?
Typically, the air conditioner blower motor will be replaced with a stock blower motor from the HVAC supply store. Sometimes from a stock blower motor on the truck. The blower motor may not be the same brand, but it is important.
Is the air handler or blower assembly turned on?
Here we provide air handler unit or blower assembly troubleshooting by expanded annotated information from the US EPA [5] who provided suggestions for investigating the air handling unit during an indoor air quality investigation. Is the system turned on?
What causes air handler and blower unit to leak?
Quick troubleshooting guide for air handling units or blower assemblies in air conditioners, heat pumps, some furnaces. Dirty, contaminated air conditioner blower fans, reduced air output, fan cleaning advice. Air Conditioning air handler unit (AHU) leaks. Causes & Photographs of Mold Growth in Air Conditioning Blower Fans.
When do you need to replace a blower motor?
If you don’t feel any airflow coming out of the vents, it may mean that a problem with the blower motor has developed to the point where the component is entirely inoperable. In this case, you’ll have to replace it with a new motor.
Do you need to replace your AC blower motor?
So, if you’ve been told that your blower motor is bad and needs to be replaced, this is technically an AC and a furnace repair in one, which helps put the overall blower motor replacement cost in perspective. Speaking of cost, let’s take a closer look at the 2 main factors that will affect the cost of your blower motor replacement.
How does location affect the cost of a blower motor replacement?
The location of your air handler affects how much you’ll pay in labor costs for your blower motor replacement. For example, if your blower motor is located in a hard-to-access place like in the attic or in a basement, you’ll pay more for labor.
Where is the blower motor in an AC unit?
Note: To be clear, the AC blower is controlled by an electric motor which is housed inside the blower/fan. So when we say “blower motor”, we’re referring to the two parts as one complex component. The blower motor sits inside the “air handler”, otherwise known as the indoor unit (see below).
Here we provide air handler unit or blower assembly troubleshooting by expanded annotated information from the US EPA [5] who provided suggestions for investigating the air handling unit during an indoor air quality investigation. Is the system turned on?
Typically, the air conditioner blower motor will be replaced with a stock blower motor from the HVAC supply store. Sometimes from a stock blower motor on the truck. The blower motor may not be the same brand, but it is important.
What to do if your air conditioner blower needs to be replaced?
A good HVAC company will suggest inspecting your blower motor first to ascertain whether it should be replaced. Proper inspection also allows them to determine what kind of motor is compatible with your air-conditioner and provide a more accurate quote if a replacement is needed.
If you don’t feel any airflow coming out of the vents, it may mean that a problem with the blower motor has developed to the point where the component is entirely inoperable. In this case, you’ll have to replace it with a new motor.
What’s the best way to replace an air conditioner motor?
There are several different types of air conditioner motors. When dealing with anything electrical, the best replacement is an exact replacement. There is a contradiction to that phrase. If you have a shaded-pole air conditioner blower motor in your air handler, I recommend replacing it with a PSC motor.