|
|
|
|
New Member
|
|
Jun 21, 2015, 07:42 AM
|
|
Blower Not Turning On - Humming
Last night we had several multi-second brownouts after which I noticed a slight change in the sound of our main HVAC unit (Bryant 350MAV 060120F). This morning I heard the unit trying to start the main blower and I just heard a humming sound which lasted about 5 - 10 seconds each time and then it stopped trying. It seemed to retry this every minute or so. Concerned that the motor would burn out, I turned off power to the unit. I removed the panel (which has already had the safety switch taped down) and tried to hand-turn the fan - it turns freely but stops immediately when I let go. I turned on the power and waited for the unit to start up. I heard the humming and tried to 'help it' by turning the fan but it was as if it was locked - i.e. the motor wouldn't allow the fan to turn either way.
Note:
* I did hear the relay or capacitor click as the motor was trying to start
* I feel heat coming off the back of the motor when it's humming
* The status light for the unit is solid red - "everything's fine" (well, it's not).
* With the unit not in AC mode, I did try "fan-only" mode and experienced the same (blower wouldn't start)
I do have a multimeter, don't have a hub puller.
Is this clearly a bad motor, bearings, etc.
I can pull the fan/motor unit if needed and/or jumper wires to try to get it run separately.
Recommendations?
|
|
|
Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
|
|
Jun 21, 2015, 08:10 AM
|
|
It sounds like the starter winding are shot, no fix other than replace the blower motor.
|
|
|
Uber Member
|
|
Jun 21, 2015, 08:47 AM
|
|
Could possibly be a start capacitor. They are cheap and easy to replace. I'd start there first.
|
|
|
New Member
|
|
Jun 21, 2015, 08:56 AM
|
|
OK, great, I'll try the capacitor first. Thx.
|
|
|
New Member
|
|
Jun 22, 2015, 02:36 AM
|
|
OK- it wasn't the capacitor - I actually realized I could swap with the capacitor (same specs) I have on my second (smaller) unit and both capacitors are working fine. Based on that I've pulled the blower unit out - need to pick up a hub puller to extract the motor and find a replacement. Any recommendations on best places to find a replacement motor - is that something that Grainger would typically carry?
|
|
|
Full Member
|
|
Jun 22, 2015, 05:52 AM
|
|
I have had a few that I just loosen the set screw and give it a good shake and the motor falls out. On the tough ones I heat them up, works every time.
|
|
|
New Member
|
|
Jun 22, 2015, 03:31 PM
|
|
OK - so I've replaced the motor, re-inserted the blower assembly and wired everything up. When I start up the system, it starts up and runs for 3-5 seconds and then shuts down. The fan continues to rotate for many seconds - which it did not do with the old motor, but it still isn't running.
Next step? Thoughts?
|
|
|
New Member
|
|
Jun 22, 2015, 03:45 PM
|
|
OK - actually - after letting it sit "on" (not running - just powered up), it's running like a champ. Thank you to all who helped with answers and guidance. I've learned a few new things in the past 24 hours.
|
|
Question Tools |
Search this Question |
|
|
Add your answer here.
Check out some similar questions!
58rav humming blower motor
[ 1 Answers ]
Have a Carrier 58RAV hvac. Blower motor does NOT come on. It makes a humming sound. After ruling out the capacitor and other components, removed the motor and capacitor, reconnected them YESTERDAY, ran power directly to the motor with capacitor in place. Bingo, it worked fine. Reinstalled, ran...
Blower is humming
[ 4 Answers ]
I have a Magic CHef forced air blower that has been working fine, but now hums-even if the t-stat is set in off. Any ideas. Thanks.
View more questions
Search
|