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cessna182
Nov 22, 2007, 07:55 AM
I have a 6 year old Amana CCA30 furnace. The blower motor stopped turning and emitted a 60 hertz hum. I replaced the capacitor and it worked for about 3-4 heating cycles the stopped again producing the same hum. I can turn the squirrel cage by hand pretty easily with no power but it will not turn with power applied. Is this a locked rotor condition requiring a motor replacement too?
dottie9999
Nov 22, 2007, 08:01 AM
I have a 6 year old Amana CCA30 furnace. The blower motor stopped turning and emitted a 60 hertz hum. I replaced the capacitor and it worked for about 3-4 heating cycles the stopped again producing the same hum. I can turn the squirrel cage by hand pretty easily with no power but it will not turn with power applied. Is this a locked rotor condition requiring a motor replacement too?
I had to replace the blower motor on my Coleman dualpack purchased 07/04. It was clogged with dust. Problem 1st stage motor would come on & just stay in the 1st stage. Repair person came out and the above was the results of the trip call.
hvac1000
Nov 22, 2007, 08:39 AM
The motor is toast. Replace both the motor and also get a new capacitor that matches the new motors requirements.