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    Jul 8, 2009, 09:30 AM
    Furnace Fan Spinning
    My furnace fan has trouble starting when the system calls for it to run. If I start the fan spinning by hand, it picks up and runs find. What could be the problem with it starting to spin on it's own?

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    Jul 8, 2009, 09:45 AM

    If it uses a capacitor to start, replace the capacitor. If it does not use a capcaitor (most likely) the start windings are shot, replace motor.
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    Jul 8, 2009, 09:49 AM

    Thank you. I will check if uses a cap and replace...
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