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A/C Air Handler hum before fan starts question
Posted on 3/8/23 at 7:36 am
Posted on 3/8/23 at 7:36 am
Recently replaced my inside A/C fan motor and blade (the cylindrical blades inside the squirrel cage).
Since replacing, I've noticed there is a brief hum or buzz noise immediately before the fan kicks on.
My professional but novice ignorant evaluation is the capacitor is giving me an "end of life" warning. It might be a normal noise, but was not present prior to changing the motor/blade.
I'm not sure why I think this, something I learned once probably is suggesting it. Cannot figure out how to search specifically enough in the googles for a straight answer.
Any suggestions appreciated!
Since replacing, I've noticed there is a brief hum or buzz noise immediately before the fan kicks on.
My professional but novice ignorant evaluation is the capacitor is giving me an "end of life" warning. It might be a normal noise, but was not present prior to changing the motor/blade.
I'm not sure why I think this, something I learned once probably is suggesting it. Cannot figure out how to search specifically enough in the googles for a straight answer.
Any suggestions appreciated!
This post was edited on 3/8/23 at 7:37 am
Posted on 3/8/23 at 8:42 am to eatpie
Did you not replace the capacitor when you replaced the air handler/furance blower motor? Right there next to the motor. As a general rule techs usually replace the capacitor at the same time as replacing the motor. I’d replace the capacitor and see if that fixes the problem as it’s common to hear a humming noise from a failing/failed capacitor. Just make sure the new capacitor is rated properly for the new blower motor, I wouldn’t just assume it was the same as used on the old motor.
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