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    Nov 19, 2008, 01:18 PM
    Heating unit indoors makes screeching noise while running
    Hi
    We have a gas heating unit. The heating unit is making loud screeching noise while running. (The unit is 7 years old). What may be the problem ?
    We had a service guy in to check it out and he says that the motor needs to be replaced and he is quoting $470 including $80 for labour and remaining for parts.
    Is this the right price, I was thinking it is too high , how much do they usually charge for this. FYI - I am located in northern VA
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    Nov 19, 2008, 01:40 PM
    Dang that is one expensive motor but we do not know what type of motor it is.

    If it is a variable speed it could be a cheap price but since my crystal ball is on the blink again I have no idea whet BRAND and Exact model number of furnace you have.
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    Nov 19, 2008, 02:06 PM
    What are the possible problems that can cause the screeching noise ?

    I will post the brand and model of furnace shortly
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    Nov 19, 2008, 02:13 PM
    Motor,fan cage blade assemble,something stuck in fan cage.bad motor mount etc.
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    Nov 19, 2008, 02:30 PM

    I just confirmed that he said we need to replace the inducer assembly as well. The cost includes the motor as well as that.
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    Nov 19, 2008, 06:58 PM
    The blower and inducer went bad at the same time. Wow that is a strange happening but I guess it does happen. Good luck on your repair. You will be warm soon but your wallet will not be as heavy.
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