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HVAC Blower help
It's a Rheem.
 Can I get the blower motor out without having to remove the coil? Many thanks!
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Another pic.
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Directions here, installation instruction PDF: https://www.gemaire.com/rheem-rhal-fr30pjb05a417-2-1-2-ton-front-return-air-handler-up-to-14-5-seer-psc-motor-5-kw-heat-breaker-float-switch-rhalfr30pjb05a417
Says to loosen the screws and tilt down the coil. Never seen that before, blower usually more accessible.
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The suction line doesn't seem to have much to give, discharge might let it drop far enough. The motor is banded, which I might possibly remove with the assembly cockeyed.
I have the coil very well protected. Any suggestions are very welcomed. Thanks!
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did you check the capacitor many times they fail before the motor goes bad
the little can with wires sitting outside the squirrel cage ? |
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That should be under Warranty
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Yes, let's back up.
Why are you removing blower motor? I'd probably cut an access in the side (if it's out of warranty) before risking a re-charge of the system.
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worst case may need a bit of moving bits but never seen a unit that required the evap to be moved just the fan detached from the shaft and bolts to free the motor not the whole motor fan and outside casing as a unit as the motor alone is far smaller |
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It would not be under under warranty because the installer had a great idea which caught the blower motor on fire! Family. That isn't much of a concern, he bought a new one, I get to put it in. When he left after Christmas he thought the coil had to come out.
It doesn't. The manufacturer is spot on, but my unit mounts in a closet and the only way to remove the blower assembly is take the unit all the way out, unless I destroy the house. No access to the side screws in step 8. Tight corner closet, might as well renovate the bathroom too!  Step 9 is a no go because of step 8. The motor is out, had to remove the band around the motor, disassemble, and it barely squeezed out past the liquid and vapor lines. Now I have to put it all back in, including cutting the shaft on the new motor. It's a bit long to fit. Thanks!
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