How do I reset my Rheem blower motor?

Steps to Reset Your RHEEM Furnace

  1. Make sure the pilot light is out.
  2. Turn down the thermostat temperature setting.
  3. Turn off the circuit breaker.
  4. Turn the gas valve off.
  5. Turn the circuit breaker back on.
  6. Turn the gas valve back on.
  7. Press and hold the reset button for about 30 seconds.

How much does it cost to replace a blower motor on a Rheem furnace?

Blower Motor Price by Brand

Rheem $250 – $900
Carrier $100 – $1,600
Trane $175 – $1,500
Lennox $150 – $1,500
Goodman $75 – $800

Do all furnace blower motors have a reset button?

All furnaces are equipped with a reset button. They are generally red or yellow and are located inside the blower compartment. The reset button is a safety feature that will shut down the furnace when a problem is detected, often a hot or overheating furnace, before it trips the circuit breaker.

How long do blower motors last in furnace?

The industry standard is a 20-year life cycle. Furnace blower motors are designed and built to last many years with minor maintenance and no special attention.

How to troubleshoot a blower motor?

Check if it gets enough power Ensure that there is enough power coming from the board.

  • Check to see if the capacitor is good This is a little test you can do to see whether the capacitor meets the manufacturer’s specs.
  • Make sure that the motor is not too warm Overheating is not a good sign with any device.

    • How do I replace the blower motor?

    Locate the relay. The manual may refer to a blower relay,an AC relay,or a cooling fan relay.

  • Shop for the relay. With the key off,pull the relay out of its socket.
  • Replace the relay. With the key still in the off position,plug the relay back into the slot.

    • Do I need to replace the blower motor?

    Your blower motor is the fan that moves air into the cabin of your vehicle. Your heater, defroster and air conditioner all depend on the blower motor to function properly. When your vehicle is not pushing air through the vents, you may need to replace your blower motor.

    How do I Reset my Rheem furnace?

    – Turn off the power supply to your heater at the breaker box. – Remove the lower front panel from the heater to access the burners. – Pull out the flame sensor once you locate it. – Wipe the surface of the flame sensor down with 400-grit sandpaper. – Reinstall the flame sensor reversing the steps you took to remove it.

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