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    Jan 14, 2011, 11:19 AM
    Hard starting blower motor
    6 months ago had blower motor and capacitor replaced on furnace. Lately when blower starts it sounds like its having a hard time starting and louder than usual. Could it be capaitor is going bad already?
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    Jan 14, 2011, 04:45 PM
    Was the motor and capacitor new? Sounds like another capacitor but they usually last a lot longer. I just replaced the first one on a GE heater installed in 1974.
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    Jan 14, 2011, 06:03 PM
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    Yes they were both new, thanks for the feedback
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    Jan 14, 2011, 06:36 PM
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    You can replace them for<$10. May be worth a try. Brian
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