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Symptoms of a Bad Blower Motor Every Driver Should Know

The Biggest Warning Signs of a Bad Blower Motor Quick Summary — What You Need to Know About Bad Blower Motor Symptoms The most common blower motor symptoms are: weak airflow, noisy operation, or a fan that won’t shut off. Blower motor symptoms typically develop gradually—until one day, airflow disappears altogether. Understanding what those symptoms look like, how the blower motor and controller operate, and how they fail will help you avoid freezing in winter or overheating in summer. In this article, I’ll walk you through the most common blower … Read More

Why Your Blower Motor Resistor Keeps Burning Out

How to Stop Repeat Blower Motor Resistor Failures Quick Summary If you’ve replaced your blower motor resistor multiple times and it keeps failing, you’re not alone. The most common reason a blower motor resistor keeps burning out is excessive current draw from a worn-out blower motor. Other causes include poor electrical connections, corrosion at the resistor connector, and even water or debris entering the HVAC ducts. Article As a former ASE-certified technician, I’ve seen countless cases where drivers replaced the blower motor resistor multiple times, only for it to fail … Read More

Blower motor only works on high speed

Blower motor only works on high speed — what to check A bad blower motor resistor can cause a blower fan high only works on high speed condition If your blower motor only works on high speed, chances are the blower motor resistor is bad The blower motor resistor is what’s responsible for giving you three blower speeds. The resistor block contains three different high resistance coils. Think of these coils like a filament in a light bulb. The coil resistance causes them to heat up, thereby reducing the amount … Read More


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