How Do You Troubleshoot A Variable Speed Furnace Blower Motor?
The maintenance and repair of your furnace’s motor is important to its efficiency and life, and also to your comfort throughout the cold winter months. Troubleshoot the variable speed furnace blower motor to find the problem and repair it quickly for optimal heating in your home. Consider some of the common problems your furnace blower motor may experience. These could include producing too much, not enough or no heat; a motor that comes on and off too often; thermostat problems; a motor that won’t turn off and a pilot light that won’t stay lit. Light the pilot light if it’s out. Newer models have an electric ignition that’s easy to relight. See your owner’s manual for relighting instructions. Or have a representative form the company you purchased the furnace from come out to relight it for you. If it won’t stay lit, it’s best to have a professional look at your furnace. Check the fuse breaker to make sure the furnace is getting power, which is often the reason the blower won’t come o
