During those 100 plus days last week, my fan blower motor took a crap on me. I had to replace it when the unit was 6yrs old due to the jute silencer pads came lose and closed up both ends of the squirrel cage, only when running😡 that was 12yrs ago and a new motor and capasitor was $68. Now replacement was $150, not a bad increase.
Talked to a couple HVAC guys and the first question they had was what type filters do you have, I told them 3M Hepa Filtrete. With having Golden Retrivers i thought that was a good thing. They both told me to quit using those as they restrict the air flow to much and overheat the motor, more so in summer. Said the old fiberglass filters catch most hair and dander.
I guess that makes sense, I hadn't thought of that. Does that sound right to you guys?
I usually change filters 4-5 times a year. Thought I could tackel it my self, nope. Coudn't get the pvc intake/ exhaust tubes unplugged to get them out of the way, and i couldn't lift the squirrel cage assy out😡 Had to call my buddy who has a grip and can easily lift 25lbs, i got no grip left and max 20lb lift ability🙄
Got new motor installed in assy, wire connectors on. Waiting for the new capasitor to arrive and get Tom back here to stick it up there before the 100 plus days arrive back thursday😁