Blower motors circulate air through your house in Horizon, TX, helping your residence maintain a comfortable temperature. If your blower motor starts to fail, these warning signs can indicate that your HVAC system isn’t working properly.
1. Low Airflow
Various issues can cause weak or absent airflow, including dirty air filters, leaking air ducts, closed vents and broken capacitors. However, low air flow also results from failing blower motors that can’t push air through the vents. Over time, blower motors may slow down or stop working altogether.
2. Strange Noises
Unusual noises may come from a malfunctioning blowing motor. Rattling sounds usually indicate loose or damaged parts, and screeching noises may come from a broken motor belt. Depending on the issue, a professional might simply tighten, lubricate or replace small parts or suggest replacing the entire blower motor.
3. Burning Smells
Normally, furnaces give off the smell of burning dust for a few minutes after you turn them on. However, if your HVAC system continues to emit a burning odor, your blower motor might be overheating. This can start a fire, so switch off your furnace, and don’t turn it on again until HVAC experts check out your system.
4. High Energy Bills
If your energy bills spike, and you don’t know why, a malfunctioning blower motor might be forcing your HVAC system to work harder than usual. This strains your furnace, reducing its lifespan and draining more power from the system. Your bills might not decrease until you seek residential or commercial HVAC services.
When your furnace starts malfunctioning, it’s important to act quickly so that you can stay warm in the winter months. Contact Dynamic Heating & Cooling, Refrigeration to discuss furnace repair and replacement services. And ask about maintenance plans that increase your system’s efficiency and lifespan.
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