Hello,
I have a Rheem combined gas furnace and electric A/C system, probably of early 1980s manufacture (the building was built in 1980, and this is probably original equipment).

This is my first residence with central A/C, so forgive my ignorance.

When I first moved in, neither the heater nor A/C worked... turns out the thermostat
wiring was bad, so rewiring and a new thermostat got it all working. Performance is
quite good, considering the age.

The next summer, the A/C wouldn't work -- the outside blower wouldn't engage. I
called a repair company, and they did whatever to fix it, but I'm not sure what. (The
A/C performance, once running, is excellent).

Next summer, same thing -- I called the company, they did whatever, worked fine again.

Now, this summer, same thing. I'm getting sick of paying for "repairs" every summer,
so I'd like a more permanent solution.

I had a conversation with an HVAC company person working on the house next door,
and he mentioned that it was common for a blower (having been idle for maybe 8 months) to blow fuses upon startup, since it's lubrication has all settled and it needs
a few "cranks" to get it going (my words, not his). Certainly seems worth trying,
but I don't know what type/amperage of fuses to get or where the fuse panel is,
so any help appreciated.

The ID plate on the blower reads:

Rheem Imperial
RAGA-031JAQ

if that helps at all.

Thanks for any help or advice!

Alan
yosemite AT programmer.net

Turn off breaker in house. Open outside disconnect near A/C unit. Remove fuses. Go to the hardware store and get the same kind of fuses you took out and replace them. No Big Deal.

Turn off breaker in house. Open outside disconnect near A/C unit. Remove fuses. Go to the hardware store and get the same kind of fuses you took out and replace them. No Big Deal.

Thanks!

It appears to be fixed now. The problem was twofold:

- one fuse was blown

- the 24V command wires had been cut (probably by landscapers), so patching them
with a wire nut did the job.

Thanks much!