How Do You Fix A Blower On A Furnace?
The blower on a gas furnace is responsible for moving cold air past the furnace’s heat exchanger, where it is heated, then into the main duct passages and throughout the house. A furnace that makes loud squeaks or grinding noises needs to have the blower motor repaired. Fixing the blower requires only a few items, and can be accomplished by do-it-yourselfers with only moderate home repair experience. Step 1 Turn off the furnace’s power by shutting down its circuit at the main service panel. Remove the access panel that covers the blower motor. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the blower motor clean of dust and debris. Step 2 Locate the blower motor’s oil-fill ports. Many furnace access panels have diagrams showing the locations of the oil-fill ports on their inner surface. Take off the covers of the oil-fill ports and put several drops of all-purpose oil into each port. Replace the port covers. Step 3 Hold a straightedge flush against the motor’s flat sides and pulleys. Check that each of
