[girlgeek]

My rheem natural gas heater, RGPH-05 EAUER, manufactured in 1997, located in my basement. Last night I noticed it humming from the blower compartment. The blower wasn't moving. I tried taking the door off which breaks the power. I left it off for about an hour, put it back on. It sounded like it was going to start, then stopped again and started humming.

Do I need to call an HVAC technician or is this something I can troubleshoot and fix? I have the installation instructions, and "users information manual"

I appreciate any help or advice.

[wmproop]

You might be ready to get the instructions out cause you might need them, but first locate the capicitor that is wired to the fan motor, they cost around 5 bucks,if you cross your fingers replacing the capicitor will do the trick,, but I`m thinking it probably is the motor, if this is the first in 12 years to go bad you best to not complain

Goodluck

[girlgeek]

you might be ready to get the instructions out cause you might need them,,but first locate the capicitor that is wired to the fan motor,,they cost around 5 bucks,if you cross yur fingers replacing the capicitor will do the trick,,,but i`m thinking it probably is the motor ,,if this is the first in 12 years to go bad you best to not complain

goodluck

Thanks for the heads up. I have the instructions in my hot little hand (hot because there's no A/C and after all, it's July in Atlanta here.)
I'm headed downstairs with the instructions and a good flashlight.