Blower will not start, unless

[srlemois]

I have a Coleman T.H.E. 90, model 8995A676. Blower is 8955-690. Capacitor is 1499-449.

The blower hums loud when I turn it on manual or auto. Does not spin unless (I KNOW, I KNOW ) I manually get it spinning by hand while depressing the lower panel safety switch.

I then very quickly installed the lower panel before the blower spun down. It is working wonderfully now, but I can't turn it off unless I want to risk fingers, again.....

Am I correct in suspecting the capacitor?

Thanks. BTW will shut it off tonight after it cools off.

[Robert]

Hi,

Yes, run cap is probably bad, but motor may be cause of the run cap going out.


So, just replacing run cap may/may not work and it could be a band-aid for short terem.


May be long term though and run cap must be replaced with motor, so not any harm to try.



Thanks,
Robert

[srlemois]

Thanks for not chewing me out about the manual start of the blower! I will pull motor out and check, clean and oil.

Do you folks sell a replacement run cap and motor?

By the way, motor turns VERY easily and blows well even though my manual turning only rotates it about a 1/3.

Retired Marines like me sometimes put our fingers in STUPID places!

Thanks,

Steve

[Robert]

Hi Steve,

LOL, so do Marine vets such as I.

I even advise people to do it CAREFULLY, but to use something like a ruler instead of fingers.

You can also remove housing, turn upside down, straight wire and turn more easy and safely with fingers.


I will check and see what/if the replacement motor is for your furnace.


Is it heat only or heat and a/c ?


Thanks,
Robert

[srlemois]

Heat only. Today (Sunday) it's been operating normally for 4 or 5 cyles, so far. I did remove all attaching wires to the motor thinking a corrosion problem at terminal connectors. Used to "fix" alot of things by disconnecting/reconnecting so as to scrape corrosion off contacts.

Anywho.....What about a run cap? 1499-449?

Thanks for the info.

Semper Fi!

[Robert]

Hi Steve,

Will get the info today. Had 2 computers (desk and laptop) go down and now on '99 dinosaur with little get up and go, LOL.


Don't have normal set up, so at a slight disadvantage for retrieving needed info, but will prevail anyway.


Thanks and Semper Fi !

Robert

[Robert]

Hi Steve,

Blower Motor # 2970A3249 @ $245.15

Run Capacitor # 024-20046-700 (new p/n) @ $9.16

Shipping = $18.50 for both or $4.50 for just the run cap.

To order, please call toll free after 9 AM CST to

1-877-263-7860 and charge to Visa or Mastercard or

have a PayPal Invoice sent via email for payment.


Corrosion may indeed be the culprit.


Thanks for allowing us to assist you.


Take care and best wishes,
Robert

[homebuff]

Hey Steve your model is similar to mine & mine did the same thing. I ordered a new motor , capacitor & belly band for mine also. It is a little crazy to stick you fingers in where they don't belong. I was in the Army & retired as a staff Sargeant. Robert does look like a Marine does'nt he?