Furnace or AC Blower Motor Not Starting | Loud Buzz or Humming Noise
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
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I will walk you through how to solve what has been one of the most common problems for furnace and central air units in my rental properties. If you are able to fix this problem yourself you could save $150 -$250 as compared to calling in a professional.
Chapters
0:00 Demonstrate the Problem
1:29 Basic Central Air Layout
2:32 Blower Unit Issue
3:40 Capacitor Removal and Testing
5:40 Capacitor Reinstall and Confirming Problem is Solved
7:19 Where to Get Replacement Capacitors
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I want to personally thank you for the video. It saved me at least $500 according to one of my HVAC friends. It took me 5 minutes to remove the capacitor and 3 minutes to install the new one. Everything working beautifully.
This is one of the best videos. Even if I cannot fix it myself, I now know what a service technician should be telling me.
Thank you very much, the sound, troubleshooting and step by step was spot on. Also thanks for adding to check with Amazon, next day delivery and 20 minutes of work saved us from living a week with an 80degree interior home temp waiting for a ac company to come and service it.
This is exactly what my carrier furnace was doing. It started squeaking the day before it started humming. Ordered the capacitor on Amazon and in 2 days and $10 later my issue was fixed. Thanks so much!
Thanks! This vid helped me ensure that the sound I was hearing was what I thought it was. The capacitor cost $3.70. I had a friend pick it up on the way over. They were happy to help, and refused to accept my payment for the part, as I didn't charge them for lunch. Likely saved me $300-500 for a service call to get it fixed, and was solved before I had my morning coffee, rather than waiting a couple days in the heat for the repair.
Really glad I found your video. Woke up this morning to a cold house, after some quick research/troubleshooting and a $10 part I now have the heat back up and running, thank you for helpin us all try and save some money. I appreciate it!
This single youtube video solved my AC fan problem for 3 dollars. Bro you are a life saver!!!!
Thank you so much for this great video. I came home to an 85 degree house this evening. I had it fixed within half an hour thanks to your video.
Thank you for including the sound it makes! Most don't do that. That's the exact sound mine is making.
Yes!!!!!!
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Awesome
Explanation was right on point
Thanks
Lol I no most people be like if it's a clanking noise do this and if it's a clunking noise do this haha
Perfect video. The sound was helpful. Found the component locally. Fixed! Thank you
Thank you for this! So helpful to hear the sound, which is exactly what I’m hearing from mine. Looks like it’s DIY time!
Your video was the most efficient and effective home improvement demo I’ve seen. Top shelf!
Just had this issue happen to me. Went to youtube and your video popped up first. Thankfully. This was my exact issue and thanks to your guidance. I had it fixed in 2 days.
Thank you for teaching people how to discharge them properly. Those things hurt when charged. Please exercise a lot of caution when messing around with these items.
Thanks for this video. The walkthrough was very helpful especially the buzzing at the beginning indicating the same issue. Found the part at Ace for under $9. AC back on. Thank you.
Spot on assistance with this video - Mine made exactly that sound, and $16 later plus a trip across town to get the part had my furnace working again on a cold day. Well done and thanks!
Wow! I just bought my 7.5/370 for 6 dollars Canadian and solved my issue. I can’t thank you enough. I’m sending super virtual thanks and drinks in your general direction!!!!!
You are so helpful and must have a fun time keeping your rental people happy
Excellent video. Mine is currently making that noise on heat and air. Unfortunately, I'm not physically able to go into the attic and do it. At least I know what my HVAC guy should be talking to me about. Thank you.
Dude!!!! THANK YOU!!! My capacitor finally failed today, did a search on YT, found your vid, picked up the part at a local ACE Hardware and had everything back up in running in no time. Took an extra hour to clean the fan/blades/intake/etc... Super quiet on start up and works great! Thanks again! 😎
Nice, my local ACE didn't have a selection of Capacitors but I did see some location about 2 hours away did. Pretty handy having ACE stock common capacitor sizes 👍
Thank you for this video! This totally helped me fix my issue. First the capacitor and then I had to replace the blower motor. Not too hard, just had to wait for the parts
thanks to this video my house is warm again, saving me cold nights but above all money! thanks and God bless!!!
I’ve had this issue for months and could never find an answer. Thank you so much. It would always turn on the first time, but would never keep the temp regulated. Now it’s 55 in my house and I have 2 toddlers. So hopefully I can find a part soon.
You are the Man ! Seeing this video really enhances my knowledge of the furnace of how it works...thanks
Very clear, detailed, and helpful guide. Thank you!
Thanks for the video, my furnace was making the same sound. Glad I found it on time. A parts store had the part for only $8.00.
Just fixed my 20 year old system that went down. Thank you. Cost us $10. Still replacing but we can survive the heat till the new one comes.
Thank you soooo much for this video!! Just fixed my AC and saved a lot of money
Thank You for your video. It was my problem, and my furnace and ac are working again. Do yourself a favor and keep an extra one on hand by the furnace for next time you need one. You will be glad you did !
You just saved me like $200. Thank you. Got the part off of Amazon, arrived today, changed it out, now my heat is working again.
Boom 👊
Excellent video.
Nice and simple.
Definitely the same noise! Thank you 🙏🏻
Yea, My thieving HVAC company, in my area, wanted $314.00 to replace my dual AC capacitor. I bought it for $7.20 and replaced it myself. Should be a law against this type of price gouging !.
Having just basic knowledge sometimes can save you so much
Omg serious. The serviceman wants $2000++ to replace my thermostat, board and labor cuz my furnace does not blow warm air into the room.
You pay for conveniet
Company's have huge expenses if they work for cheap they can go out of business fast
@@mh_360 No one said “work for cheap”. We’re saying stop price gouging (rapping) everyone. How about a fair price for what is, almost 5 minutes work ?
@@ItAintMeBabe99it’s not how long it takes to fix it’s how long it took us to learn. Fix it yourself or pay for a professional and do it right
Thanks, great tutorial !" It's worthy and is good as a song by ABBA." 🙂 Today is Easter Sunday and I have been blessed with an easy to do job, thanks to you..! I have a Granger's nearby and also Home Depot claims to have them also..👍
Awesome video. Very easy to understand and very helpful. Very good demo and instruction of steps. Thank you.
Well done Scott. Thank you!
Awesome info 🙏🏽I appreciate you for the walkthrough
Thanks for the help. I should have subscribed a long time ago. I have looked at some of your other videos. They are all excellent like this one. I will get a multimeter with capacitance, and verify the failure. I appreciate all of your help. I'll let you know what happens.
Thank you! Super helpful. Thanks for adding the sound.
Thank You! Your video literally saved me hundreds of dollars.
Thanks for posting the video. It’s save me tons of money. Got mine fixed it myself.
Dude you saved me a bundle. Had same issue and happened to have a capacitor from the previous AC and just swapped it out. Thanks
Nice! Saving time and money is the name of the game 👍
Omg, I've been searching for a helpful video and this is it. My furnace is making this sound and I had no clue and other videos weren't helpful. Now this might be the reason why my furnace is making that sound, tysm!
You bet, best of luck troubleshooting. Be safe and keep warm.
Ok all done! Great easy fix thanks to you. 3min total.. Luckily I had a Granger's 1 mi away. Great and efficient Co. Service was good and the price $6.47 ! Not Bad. Thanks again! Time now for a cup of joe and some ABBA..
Great repair advice! My go-to suppliers are Grainger and McMaster-Carr; McMaster in particular has superfast shipping.
Worked for me!!!! Took a while to find the capacitor, it was hidden on the back of the fan housing out of direct sight, luckily I saw two wires going back there and then felt around with my hand! LOL Was an old 1970s Bryant model. Changed the cap and the fan started right up without the drawn-out groan. Thanks again for this video!!!
I also have one of each (dual run and run capacitors) on my shelf ready to Install when needed. I like B.M.I. Capacitors because they are made in the Great USA, I’ve had bad luck with that Chinese junk, hope this helps. Thanks for making this video and PLEASE don’t forget to DISCHARGE the capacitor your removing !!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful explanation! Many thanks!
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For sure!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences very appreciated it here 👍👍
Thanks for the video .Especially the discharge reminder. Mine quit when we are having 100 degree heat and its in the attic so its 120F up there and I'm old. Its a short term fix but I went up and banged by hand on the cover . It solved the problem but the system is 35 years old so at least a new capacitor is in order. Local HVAC place have them in stock for $10. Other tell tale sign is "cooling on" flashing on Honeywell thermostat just below actual temp display. Will flash when blower fan not acting on call for air.
100% thank you for showing the issue while everyone else just yap about it.
YOURE THE MAN!!! Also great teacher! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Very helpful video. Thank you.
thank you for this easy identification and walk through
Thank you! This was exactly my problem and I was able to get the part locally for under $6.
Super clearly explained video. Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge!
You are so Right On ! Thank you guy, you are one of the rare one's. Have a great day, I will.
Thank You, i just saved me $290. Minus $10 for the capacitor.
You saved me 100s of dollars. Thanks a lot
Good info. My system is making the same noise and nothing is blowing through it so I figured it was the blower motor. I'll for sure try your fix first!
My blower fan isnt blowing air into the room. You can feel the heat but no warm air blows. Furnace sound like my furnace.
Thanks..!! You saved me hundreds... Only an $8 repair...
Brother THANK YOU! You're a Life Saver
Execelent i have learn so much thank you very much Scott
Me too.
Thanks a ton brother.
That was the same sound I was hearing on my furnace. As you said I replaced the run capacitor and the motor started working.
Thank you very much
You bet!
Great information!
Thx!
Great video, thanks for the info! I don't have this issue right now, but I've seen it enough times to know that I should prepare for the eventual fried capacitor now that I'm no longer living in apartments that handle that stuff for me.
Me too. I might double check what mine is and have one on hand for if/when mine goes out.
Mine did that same humming sound and kept making that noise even when unit is off. Capacitor was bad like u said. Hoping that's it. I ordered the part thru Amazon. I have been out of the game being a Heating and air tech. This was a refresher. Thank u.
Excellent video
Superb exact issue in rental subscribed !
Great video, very professional, thank you.
You're a LEGEND! Thank you kind sir!
👊
Good, very detailed video!!
Thank you, that was the fix for my AC
Great video. Just had this on a 12.5v capicitor measuring at 10. Fan would come on but unit would not really start. Hopefully the part I ordered should fix it.
you are a boss thank you same issue here and the squ cage spins freely.
Thanks buddy. Great video
Thank you, very useful!
Gracias! have a great 2022 ..
You too 👍
God bless you sir. Came home to my girlfriend saying there is a buzzing and the AC wasn’t working, found this video and it immediately helped. I am in no means a HVAC technician, but a 7 year old could do this job. Super simple, unfortunately had to go a day with AC because I had to order the capacitor online since no local stores had them, but it came the next day and BAM, im a certified HVAC technician now😎 jk, but thank you very much, keep up the great advice❤️
Thank you for make it so easy God bless you
Not replacing batteries in thermostat cost me $500. Air handler stopped blowing completely but was humming and froze the inside and outside unit. It's under warranty and ac tech replaced blower motor. $310 for labor $97 for service fee and $90 for refrigerant. 2 days later it wasn't working. On a hunch I replaced thermostat batteries. Instantly the system was working fine. No problems since. I hope this helps somebody out there.
Thanks man! It was my problem.
Great video Thank you
So articulate! Hopefully mine is that same problem
Here's hoping! I just ordered the replacement capacitor from Amazon with next-day delivery for less than $8 with tax. Much better than a $300 service call and time off work to let the guy in.
This video earned you my sub. Thank you for posting. 👍🏻
Thanks for the info. Would it be possible to list the most common failure points of the HVAC system, winters coming and would like to stock some replacement parts if needed, thanks again for sharing.
Thank you, this fixed it for me 😁
Thanks bud. Coast appliance has these parts readily available.
Thanks!
Thank you!!
Thank you!
Right on, Thank you, well done👊
Thanks for the info
Mine has a consistent humming, I'm thinking its the transformer after seeing this.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks foe the video it is very helpful
Thank you 🙏
Thank you. Really, thank you
That was it thank you so much Sir.
thanks a lot for the video. I am wondering if I need to pay attention to positive or negative poles of the capacitor. Is there any difference between the poles of the capacitor?
Thank you
Tanks my friend
Nice job bro!