4 Signs Your Furnace Has a Faulty Blower Motor

Every furnace has an air handling unit that includes a blower motor. This motor runs the circulating fan that draws air into the furnace and then pushes out the heated air. Consider these four signs that you may have a faulty furnace blower motor in Brookhaven, GA:

Little or No Air From Supply Vents

Your supply vents should blow enough air flowing that you can easily feel it when you hold your hand to them. If you feel little to no air, it could signal a problem with your blower motor. A service technician will check this during routine furnace maintenance to ensure there’s adequate air circulating.

Squealing or Grinding

Squealing and grinding can come from the motor when the bearings wear or seize. A service technician evaluates this during routine maintenance and lubricates the bearings if they aren’t sealed. Shut down the furnace and call an HVAC company to schedule a repair to prevent further damage.

Unexplainably High Energy Bills

Your energy consumption may vary based on the season and any unusual weather patterns. When you experience increases that don’t correlate to a known reason, it could signal a problem with the blower motor. Check your energy consumption month over month and the same month compared to the previous year to check trends.

Burning Smell

Your furnace should never smell like it’s burning, and you should shut it down immediately if it does. Your blower motor can cause a burning smell if it’s overheating and the motor is burning out.

A faulty furnace blower motor can increase your heating costs and leave you feeling cooler than you’d like this winter. Schedule your furnace repair in in Brookhaven, GA, with one of our NATE-certified service technicians at Ful-Bro Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. We’ll fix your faulty furnace and restore its safe and efficient operation.

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