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Any furnace experts here?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Madjik_Man, Oct 5, 2013.

  1. Oct 5, 2013 at 10:32 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man [OP] The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    The heat wouldn't work in my house last night. It got down to 38 degrees inside - not enjoyable.

    I have a Lennox G24M2, seems like a manufacturing year of 1994.

    It's worked flawless since I bought the house in 2002.

    Last night when I switched the thermostat on, it would blow freezing cold air through the duct work. Obviously the burners weren't igniting.

    There is an LED light on the circuit board that was flashing 3 times. That indicated that the pressure valve switch wasn't opening due to a few things (loose electrical connection, low gas flow, no gas flow, etc). Everything was hooked up fine.

    However I did notice an "electrical smell" - the same one when a motor on your drill is fried. So I touched the blower motor sticking out right next to the pressure valve and it was scorching hot. Clearly seized or whatnot. I looked up this part name and it is: Combustion Air Blower

    I gave it the old Fonzarelli (banged on it with a nut driver) and it immediately began spinning, the pressure valve opened, burners fired up and heat began flowing. That was this morning.

    My question is, would a seized combustion air blower cause the pressure valve to not open and restrict flow of gas to the burners? In the manual under ignition control is reads:

    So to me it would seem as though that is my issue. If the combustion air blower is seized it never purges and proves and the valve never opens and ignites the burners.

    If that is the case I need to replace the combustion air blower. On the blower it is manufactured by Fasco and the cross reference number is Lennox 7021-9593. I took a picture of the manufacturer label and this is the case.

    Now my real question. If I buy this unit, how easy is the removal and install? It seems like it's just held in place by 3 or 4 bolts. And has a clip for the electrical. Should be simple plug and play. Here's a really crappy picture of the combustion air blower (I'm hunched down in a dark and gnarly crawl space). It's a thumbnail, click to enlarge

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    However I have zero experience with this and am soliciting the genius of TW to help me out.

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. Oct 5, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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    I doubt i have the same make and model as yours, but mine does the same thing every winter. Locate your pressure valve switch and give it a few good taps with a screwdriver handle, not hard enough to break it just to get it to vibrate some. After that button everything back up and see if the flashing l.e.d. changes. Sometimes i have to repeat the tapping a few times. I think i read something about the valves getting stuck or air bubbles in it, or something that wont allow the proper start up sequence
     
  3. Oct 5, 2013 at 11:17 AM
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    I just fixed my AC today (80s and 90s here) with a $40 part. There are some technical things to know when working on HVAC, but your average (me) guy/gal can change a part too. Troubleshoot, buy the part, turn off the electricity and replace the part seems to work sometimes. If it doesn't, call a pro.

    http://www.amazon.com/Furnace-Inducer-Blower-7021-9593-A164/dp/B000BUNSGC
    You can buy anything online now. Maybe get the valve too? $200 in parts might be $350 in parts from a service guy, plus $200 labor to install them.

    Youtube seems to have more and more USEFUL videos. I've learned a few things.
     
  4. Oct 5, 2013 at 1:23 PM
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    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    If you got it to turn it's not seized up. I would try a little oil on the shaft near the bearing/bushing if you can. Probably all you need. Just a little sticky from sitting all summer. I'd pay someone else but I'd wait until spring/summer if possible. Probably cheaper, cheaper still if you offer to pay cash:D
     
  5. Oct 5, 2013 at 1:33 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    Yeah I was thinking about putting a little gear oil on something in there. Have to take it apart to see what's up.

    Thanks for all the advice guys.

    More is welcomed.
     

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