I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!! You saved me a pretty penny. (First timer here) The fan was rubbing against the metal & all I had to do was loosen the axel & center the fan To stop rubbing. Oh man...my wife is happy now. Lol
**Caution** The capacitor stores an electrical charge, which is used to help start the motor. This might cause a shock in some cases. 2:36 Before handling the capacitor, use an insulated screwdriver and touch across both terminals to safely discharge the capacitor (be careful not to touch the blade of the screwdriver or terminals). Also be careful when pushing in the wire connectors into the circuit board. 4:35 Too much pressure can cause the board to flex and might crack the board. Its best to place your fingers behind when pushing in the connectors.
Thanks Cameron, we're glad that you found it helpful. Some repairs are fairly simple but its hard to know what is involved without seeing it first. There are many components like switches or even the furnace ignitor which is just held in by one or two screws. Its simply disconnect the wires and swap in the new part.
@@AmreSupply the fan is vibrating really bad I was told by two technicians that the motor is bad the bearings your video showed me how to take it apart to find out more thank you
Thanks so much for an honest step by step process. By the way I mine checked and it became more louder noise than before. I think he loosen them hooks up so I buy a new one from their company.
You're welcome we're just happy to help. Always good to look for any small adjustments that you can make. There are some technicians who are not the most honest. If the motor bearings are worn out then you'll need a new motor. If the mounting screws are loose or the blower wheel is misaligned then those can be adjusted first before any replacement.
Thank you so much!! You are right on! I am now half way, I.e, I could take out the motor assembly and came down from hot attics. Next step is to find the replacement parts and replace it and put all back. Looking forward for have my AC unit working😊👍
You're welcome! We're glad you found it helpful. If you need a new motor you can always find a match using the specs on the side of the motor: This video explains how to match a furnace motor ruclips.net/video/TF3QtXWd8s0/видео.html Now to order a replacement you can get one here www.amresupply.com/catalog/Heating-Air-Conditioning-635368
my blower wheel is out of balance and causing furnace to shake when running. This has also caused motor to shake as well. Tech recommends full replacement of furnace w/ x13 motor = $3,500 or just replacing Blower Motor + Wheel for $1,300. Question - do you think I need full replacement because of age of furnace is 21 years or just replace blower motor + wheel? Thanks for any feedback.
Thanks for watching. A lot of the price of installing a new motor is the labor. You can always use the part number or match the motor by the specs to get a reference of the actual cost of the motor: ruclips.net/video/TF3QtXWd8s0/видео.htmlsi=xQ8JVm6pLsrQWGWT You can browse all motors here: www.amresupply.com/catalog/Direct-Drive-Motors-650039-MDD1 When it comes to replacing a single component vs the entire furnace it is up to each homeowner to decide if the cost of a new replacement part is worth it. A new motor will last a while but you may still need to replace other components like the furnace ignitor or one of the limit switches over time. In many cases the price to repair vs install a new system factors in this opportunity cost. 1300 is a lot to just replace a part, but a new system does come with peace of mind.
Excellent video ~ I wish every "how-to" video was as thorough as yours! Can you provide an estimate of what it might cost for a repairman to perform the task and replace the parts depicted in this video? And if the problem is a bad capacitor, what might that cost to replace? If it matters, this is for a Carrier Weathermaker 8000 that was installed 20 years ago. We heard some odd sounds when it started up today and then noticed a burning smell from the floor vents. The air was not blowing from the vents. I removed the front panel and everything looks fine and the furnace will ignite - it just doesn't blow the hot air through the vents.
Thank you Paul, we're glad you're finding our videos helpful and informative. If the blower is not working at all then yes it could be a faulty motor or capacitor. Every case is different but a repair like the blower fan motor will likely cost 100 for a diagnostic, another 100 for labor and could be 200 for parts. Capacitors are quite inexpensive though and If you have a multimeter you can test the capacitor to see if is faulty. This is shown in this updated video ruclips.net/video/4SY8lRl8HV0/видео.html as well if you do end up replacing your blower motor that same video shows you what you need to find a match ruclips.net/video/4SY8lRl8HV0/видео.html
@@777zecol You're welcome, we're happy to help out! We're still filming more videos on appliance repairs but we'll be updating our channel in the next few months. One series that is good to watch is our electricity and component testing videos: ruclips.net/video/r_migcta_Is/видео.html These are good as a refresher and since the principles apply to almost all appliances.
My furnace makes a noise while starting up. It's a loud hum that goes away as the fan sounds faster. Now I noticed a slight rattle sound as it's spinning. I'm confident, with the help of your videos that i can fix it, but I'm not certain if it's the fan or blower wheel. Is there a way to tell?
Thanks for watching. If you remove the motor and blower wheel, you can spin it by hand. If you feel any restriction on the motor itself then it could be one of the bearings. As well inspect how the blower wheel spins, if its a little of center or is too close to the edge then you can sometimes adjust the screws. In this case adjusting the blower wheel would be best. Only replace the blower wheel if its visibly damaged.
@@AmreSupply I tightened up the blower wheel. The rattle is gone now. The wheel spins freely with no binding or restrictions. I have a capacitor to try. If that doesn't stop the slow start up then I assume it's the blower motor?
@@yarkie1 Its good that you were able to fix the rattle. As for the other problem, a weak or failing capacitor can cause issues and a slow startup. The capacitor can be easily tested with a multimeter. You can learn more here: ruclips.net/video/NkgxNLCrmr0/видео.html
Might want to warn folks that capacitors are exactly what they say and contain a fairly large amount of stored up power to kick start the blower motor. Should be discharged by using a insulated screwdriver to touch across both terminals to discharge it so they dont get a nasty shock if they touch the terminals during removal. And another point is when pulling and pushing the wire connectors onto the silicone circuit board you should not allow the board to take the pressure on its own that is an easy way to crack a circuit board. Try to get your fingers in behind it to not allow it to flex, some of those connectors are on pretty tight and require a fair amount of pressure to remove and re install the wiring.
Thank you for your comment those are both 2 very good points. Unfortunately the video can't be updated without deleting and reuploading but I have added a comment and pinned it to the top for reference to bring awareness to both issues.
super informative I replced motor BUT S the WRONG WAY CW NOT CCW like it should the wires were connected correctly - white to white 4 wire motor / run cap Thanks much
Thanks for watching, we're glad that you found it helpful! Sometimes the replacement motor has a slightly different color scheme for the wires so the wiring diagram can be helpful in these cases.
Help, my friends furnace fan works with heat but not Ac is that the relay. I took it out but it doesn't rattle so I'm not sure. I heard there's like two speeds higher speed for AC. Is that ok not rattling.
Thanks for watching. Yes some motors have multiple speeds and will have different motor windings for each speed. It could be the relay but it also could be an issue with the thermostat, loose wires could prevent the blower from running during AC.
Is this why my york furnace seems to be making this unusual noise when turn on and is still even working for ac? Also capacitor needs replacing and can a handyman do this job or a heat guy?
Ya it can be a common cause of noises in AC units as well. The capacitor is simple to replace but one needs to use caution as it can still hold a charge. You can see how to discharge and replace a capacitor and furnace motor in this video: ruclips.net/video/4SY8lRl8HV0/видео.html
Hi Johnny, thank you for watching. If the blower motor just hums, and doesn't spin then its likely that the motor capacitor has failed. The capacitor is needed to start the motor. You can test the capacitor with a multimeter to see if it can still hold a charge. You can learn more in this video ruclips.net/video/NkgxNLCrmr0/видео.html
Hi Jessica. If your blower keeps running and never goes off, first check your thermostat. Make sure that its set to heat, and that the fan is set to [Auto], as this will run it only when heat is needed. If the fan is set to [On] it will cause the blower fan to circulate air 100% of the time. Also check the furnace filter to see if it is dirty. If the airflow is compromised, the heat exchanger might overheat and will trip the limit switch, the burner will be shut off then the blower fan will continue to run to help the heat exchanger to cool down. If you've replaced your filter, and checked the thermostat settings, then it could be a faulty limit switch. This can be tested for continuity: ruclips.net/video/0va_wvwfCBA/видео.html
No I mean I cant take out the motor out because it’s connected to the fan through the shaft I opened the screw on the shaft and it still not coming off how do I take out the motor and separate it from the fan so I can put another motor in?
If the blower fan has a set screw then that means its removable. Likely you might need to use something as leverage to help pop the blower wheel off of the motor shaft. Additionally it might need to be knocked loose first if its sticking to the shaft. The blower wheel should be able to move closer to the motor as they are generally sitting midway on the shaft. If you knock it loose it should fall towards the motor.
@@sm-bd1bz You would tap the blower wheel (not the motor since the motor is still attached to the housing) In this case you would knock the blower wheel downwards, just make sure not to hit the shaft at all ruclips.net/video/bCGLGXyBhNE/видео.html
Eric it's essential to disconnect the power before doing any repairs. If you don't have a switch next to your furnace then you can disconnect power at the breaker panel. If you are unsure, use a NCVT (non contact voltage tester) www.amresupply.com/part/9462517 to verify that it is safe before doing any repairs.
This video has been updated. Watch the newer version here: ruclips.net/video/4SY8lRl8HV0/видео.html
Super helpful. Furnace company wanted $900 for the 1hp motor plus install. I got a motor online. You just saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you.
You're welcome Barry, we're glad the video helped you out and saved you a bit of money!
I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!! You saved me a pretty penny. (First timer here) The fan was rubbing against the metal & all I had to do was loosen the axel & center the fan To stop rubbing. Oh man...my wife is happy now. Lol
Thanks for watching! We're glad the video was helpful! Its good that you were able to adjust the fan to keep it from rubbing.
**Caution** The capacitor stores an electrical charge, which is used to help start the motor. This might cause a shock in some cases. 2:36 Before handling the capacitor, use an insulated screwdriver and touch across both terminals to safely discharge the capacitor (be careful not to touch the blade of the screwdriver or terminals).
Also be careful when pushing in the wire connectors into the circuit board. 4:35 Too much pressure can cause the board to flex and might crack the board. Its best to place your fingers behind when pushing in the connectors.
That was an awesome video I would have never known that there was just two screws to pull the fan and the fan motor out
Thanks Cameron, we're glad that you found it helpful. Some repairs are fairly simple but its hard to know what is involved without seeing it first. There are many components like switches or even the furnace ignitor which is just held in by one or two screws. Its simply disconnect the wires and swap in the new part.
@@AmreSupply the fan is vibrating really bad I was told by two technicians that the motor is bad the bearings your video showed me how to take it apart to find out more thank you
Love this channel straight to the point
Thank you! We're just happy to help!
Thanks so much for an honest step by step process. By the way I mine checked and it became more louder noise than before. I think he loosen them hooks up so I buy a new one from their company.
You're welcome we're just happy to help. Always good to look for any small adjustments that you can make. There are some technicians who are not the most honest. If the motor bearings are worn out then you'll need a new motor. If the mounting screws are loose or the blower wheel is misaligned then those can be adjusted first before any replacement.
Thank you so much!! You are right on! I am now half way, I.e, I could take out the motor assembly and came down from hot attics. Next step is to find the replacement parts and replace it and put all back. Looking forward for have my AC unit working😊👍
You're welcome! We're glad you found it helpful. If you need a new motor you can always find a match using the specs on the side of the motor: This video explains how to match a furnace motor ruclips.net/video/TF3QtXWd8s0/видео.html Now to order a replacement you can get one here www.amresupply.com/catalog/Heating-Air-Conditioning-635368
One of the best how to video. Love it
Thank you Raj, we're glad that you liked the video!
Great video. I could not figure how to get the blower assembly out. Thank you.
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
my blower wheel is out of balance and causing furnace to shake when running. This has also caused motor to shake as well. Tech recommends full replacement of furnace w/ x13 motor = $3,500 or just replacing Blower Motor + Wheel for $1,300. Question - do you think I need full replacement because of age of furnace is 21 years or just replace blower motor + wheel? Thanks for any feedback.
Thanks for watching. A lot of the price of installing a new motor is the labor. You can always use the part number or match the motor by the specs to get a reference of the actual cost of the motor: ruclips.net/video/TF3QtXWd8s0/видео.htmlsi=xQ8JVm6pLsrQWGWT
You can browse all motors here: www.amresupply.com/catalog/Direct-Drive-Motors-650039-MDD1
When it comes to replacing a single component vs the entire furnace it is up to each homeowner to decide if the cost of a new replacement part is worth it. A new motor will last a while but you may still need to replace other components like the furnace ignitor or one of the limit switches over time. In many cases the price to repair vs install a new system factors in this opportunity cost. 1300 is a lot to just replace a part, but a new system does come with peace of mind.
Thank you @@AmreSupply ! i called your 1-800 to check on parts & pricing - Happy New Year!
@@leefamilytx We're just happy to help! Keep us updated on how the repair goes
Excellent video ~ I wish every "how-to" video was as thorough as yours! Can you provide an estimate of what it might cost for a repairman to perform the task and replace the parts depicted in this video? And if the problem is a bad capacitor, what might that cost to replace? If it matters, this is for a Carrier Weathermaker 8000 that was installed 20 years ago. We heard some odd sounds when it started up today and then noticed a burning smell from the floor vents. The air was not blowing from the vents. I removed the front panel and everything looks fine and the furnace will ignite - it just doesn't blow the hot air through the vents.
Thank you Paul, we're glad you're finding our videos helpful and informative. If the blower is not working at all then yes it could be a faulty motor or capacitor. Every case is different but a repair like the blower fan motor will likely cost 100 for a diagnostic, another 100 for labor and could be 200 for parts. Capacitors are quite inexpensive though and If you have a multimeter you can test the capacitor to see if is faulty. This is shown in this updated video ruclips.net/video/4SY8lRl8HV0/видео.html as well if you do end up replacing your blower motor that same video shows you what you need to find a match ruclips.net/video/4SY8lRl8HV0/видео.html
@@AmreSupply Thank you so much ~ I'm going to watch a video a week and get up to speed on all of my appliances thanks to you!
@@777zecol You're welcome, we're happy to help out! We're still filming more videos on appliance repairs but we'll be updating our channel in the next few months. One series that is good to watch is our electricity and component testing videos: ruclips.net/video/r_migcta_Is/видео.html These are good as a refresher and since the principles apply to almost all appliances.
Luv u brother daniel. That was awesome
Thanks for watching, we're just happy to help.
My furnace makes a noise while starting up. It's a loud hum that goes away as the fan sounds faster. Now I noticed a slight rattle sound as it's spinning. I'm confident, with the help of your videos that i can fix it, but I'm not certain if it's the fan or blower wheel. Is there a way to tell?
Thanks for watching. If you remove the motor and blower wheel, you can spin it by hand. If you feel any restriction on the motor itself then it could be one of the bearings. As well inspect how the blower wheel spins, if its a little of center or is too close to the edge then you can sometimes adjust the screws. In this case adjusting the blower wheel would be best. Only replace the blower wheel if its visibly damaged.
@@AmreSupply I tightened up the blower wheel. The rattle is gone now. The wheel spins freely with no binding or restrictions. I have a capacitor to try. If that doesn't stop the slow start up then I assume it's the blower motor?
@@yarkie1 Its good that you were able to fix the rattle.
As for the other problem, a weak or failing capacitor can cause issues and a slow startup. The capacitor can be easily tested with a multimeter. You can learn more here: ruclips.net/video/NkgxNLCrmr0/видео.html
Might want to warn folks that capacitors are exactly what they say and contain a fairly large amount of stored up power to kick start the blower motor. Should be discharged by using a insulated screwdriver to touch across both terminals to discharge it so they dont get a nasty shock if they touch the terminals during removal. And another point is when pulling and pushing the wire connectors onto the silicone circuit board you should not allow the board to take the pressure on its own that is an easy way to crack a circuit board. Try to get your fingers in behind it to not allow it to flex, some of those connectors are on pretty tight and require a fair amount of pressure to remove and re install the wiring.
Thank you for your comment those are both 2 very good points. Unfortunately the video can't be updated without deleting and reuploading but I have added a comment and pinned it to the top for reference to bring awareness to both issues.
AMRE Supply yep but at least if they are here and you support them then folks can see it to. Thx from Bulldog Plumbing and Heating
super informative I replced motor BUT S the WRONG WAY CW NOT CCW like it should the wires were connected correctly - white to white 4 wire motor / run cap Thanks much
SPINS TURNS CW Not CCW
Thanks for watching, we're glad that you found it helpful! Sometimes the replacement motor has a slightly different color scheme for the wires so the wiring diagram can be helpful in these cases.
Very useful video, thanks for sharing.
You're welcome Daniels!
Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome!
Help, my friends furnace fan works with heat but not Ac is that the relay. I took it out but it doesn't rattle so I'm not sure. I heard there's like two speeds higher speed for AC. Is that ok not rattling.
Thanks for watching. Yes some motors have multiple speeds and will have different motor windings for each speed. It could be the relay but it also could be an issue with the thermostat, loose wires could prevent the blower from running during AC.
Is this why my york furnace seems to be making this unusual noise when turn on and is still even working for ac? Also capacitor needs replacing and can a handyman do this job or a heat guy?
Ya it can be a common cause of noises in AC units as well. The capacitor is simple to replace but one needs to use caution as it can still hold a charge. You can see how to discharge and replace a capacitor and furnace motor in this video: ruclips.net/video/4SY8lRl8HV0/видео.html
Is that the wheel that hums and rumbles? Just started
Hi Johnny, thank you for watching. If the blower motor just hums, and doesn't spin then its likely that the motor capacitor has failed. The capacitor is needed to start the motor. You can test the capacitor with a multimeter to see if it can still hold a charge. You can learn more in this video ruclips.net/video/NkgxNLCrmr0/видео.html
what would the problem be if the blower will not shut off unless I shut off the power to the furnace at the beaker or cut all power?
Hi Jessica. If your blower keeps running and never goes off, first check your thermostat. Make sure that its set to heat, and that the fan is set to [Auto], as this will run it only when heat is needed. If the fan is set to [On] it will cause the blower fan to circulate air 100% of the time.
Also check the furnace filter to see if it is dirty. If the airflow is compromised, the heat exchanger might overheat and will trip the limit switch, the burner will be shut off then the blower fan will continue to run to help the heat exchanger to cool down. If you've replaced your filter, and checked the thermostat settings, then it could be a faulty limit switch. This can be tested for continuity: ruclips.net/video/0va_wvwfCBA/видео.html
thank you this was great help
You're welcome! We're glad you found the video useful!
Very good explain
Thanks for watching, we're glad you found the explanation helpful!
Thanks sr🙏👍
You're welcome!
Hi my motor tongue goes in and out how come is this a problem?
Hi Sam thanks for watching. Do you mean the shaft keeps coming loose from the blower wheel?
No I mean I cant take out the motor out because it’s connected to the fan through the shaft I opened the screw on the shaft and it still not coming off how do I take out the motor and separate it from the fan so I can put another motor in?
If the blower fan has a set screw then that means its removable. Likely you might need to use something as leverage to help pop the blower wheel off of the motor shaft. Additionally it might need to be knocked loose first if its sticking to the shaft. The blower wheel should be able to move closer to the motor as they are generally sitting midway on the shaft. If you knock it loose it should fall towards the motor.
AMRE Supply so do I hammer the shaft to knock the motor out of the wheel?
@@sm-bd1bz You would tap the blower wheel (not the motor since the motor is still attached to the housing) In this case you would knock the blower wheel downwards, just make sure not to hit the shaft at all ruclips.net/video/bCGLGXyBhNE/видео.html
Very.good.videos
Thank you Gabino, glad you found it helpful!
very educative.
Thank you Sesha Chary, we're glad you found the video helpful!
I can't turn my gas or power off just thermostat all the way down. Wish me luck
Eric it's essential to disconnect the power before doing any repairs. If you don't have a switch next to your furnace then you can disconnect power at the breaker panel. If you are unsure, use a NCVT (non contact voltage tester) www.amresupply.com/part/9462517 to verify that it is safe before doing any repairs.
You still alive?
All this looks so easy "in a perfect world" however......
Thanks for watching. You are right that a repair will always look easier in a video. Hopefully this video still was helpful.
thank you
You're welcome Spring!
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For gas
Thanks for watching.