How much does it cost to replace HVAC blower motor?
An HVAC blower motor replacement costs an average of $450 but anywhere from $150 to $2,000 to replace. It doesn’t matter if you have a gas furnace, electric or heat pump, they all use an air handler blower motor to push the air throughout your home’s ducts.
How do you know if your blower motor needs to be replaced?
5 Signs Your Blower Motor Needs to Be Replaced
- Weak Airflow from the Vents. This is usually the first indication that you may have a faulty blower motor.
- No Airflow at All.
- Unusually High Energy Bills.
- Strange Sounds.
- Overheating.
Why do I need to test my furnace blower motor?
Like all moving parts, they can and do wear over time, meaning regular maintenance and testing of the blower motor is required to keep your HVAC system from failing to work when you need it most.
How to check if the blower motor belt is the issue?
To check if the blower motor belt is the issue, first ensure that the furnace door is fully closed properly, as the furnace will not work if the door is open due to a switch on the inside of the furnace door. Locate and turn off the main circuit breaker or safety switch for the furnace, to ensure there is no power going to it.
What to look for in a 240V blower motor?
Checking 240V motors is slightly different because you will have two hot wires and most will be only single-speed. But you still ohm-out the windings to check for open and shorted windings and check the capacitor the same way. Finally, when doing a routine maintenance call on a unit, always check and clean the motor.
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.