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    Nov 7, 2009, 09:21 AM
    Is my fan motor going out -- horrible burning smell
    Hello,

    I have a Rheem RGLA-07EC-ER furnace and it started producing a horrible burning smell (sort of like burnt rubber) when the fan comes on, so we had to disconnect it. Is my fan going out?

    Thanks!

    Matt
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    Nov 7, 2009, 10:47 AM
    Certainly sounds like it. Does the motor sound unusual, or become extremely hot to the touch (careful!)?
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