Whether you live in your home, apartment or rent, wherever you live, people know they have an air conditioner or furnace. What people do not know about is some of the major parts that work together to make sure your home temperatures are maintained. One of those parts we rarely think about or know about is the blower motor.
A blower motor is an electric motor that is a part of the heating and cooling system. Its major purpose is to drive the air handler’s blower wheel circulating cool or hot air through a building by blowing it through duct work. It creates a flow of air and gas and can be found in all HVAC systems. Blower motors guarantee the best optimal air flow for heating and cooling while providing overall comfort to the home or office. They guarantee even air flow and distribution throughout the ductwork.
In industrial buildings, they exist in air filtration systems to remove pollutants and maintain air quality. It will also reduce the smell of chemicals while maintaining climate control and quality temperature standards. This is helpful to make it comfortable for people but also maintain the health of electronics and computers in the working environment. A blower motor can also work with smart technology thermostats by controlling temperatures to prevent overheating. Blower motor settings can be adjusted with smart phone apps and technology. It can provide codes to smart thermostats to see which part of the equipment needs to be fixed. At Evans Cool Solutions we love how smart technology helps you save energy and helps you have lower electric bills. When blower motors partner with smart technology we see your air conditioners and furnaces working to conserve energy. Machines work smarter, not harder preserving the life of your heating and cooling units. This also extends the life of your air conditioner and furnace.
You may be wondering, how do I know when my blower motor is not working properly. Watch for signs like weaker air flow. There may be times when there is little or no air flow. Check your electrical bill. If your bill looks higher, it may be signs of issues with your blower motor. If you hear weird or loud noises this may also be a sign that your blower motor needs to be looked at. These signs are good indicators that it is time to call Evans Cool Solutions. We can conduct an inspection.
At an inspection, your HVAC tech can evaluate the overall health of your air conditioner or furnace. Your tech can tell you the age of the unit and how much repairs can cost. The usual lifespan of your air conditioner or furnace is usually about 15-20 years. At this point a homeowner can compare the price of fixing the blower motor or replacing their unit. Sometimes, replacing the unit may be more beneficial but replacing the blower motor may be more economical. At Evans Cool Solutions, a customer may pay about 700 dollars to install a blower motor, but a labor charge is also attached to it. Usually, labor charges are about 128 dollars an hour per person. Your HVAC technician can also trouble shoot issues by checking electrical connections, looking for ways to improve installation, checking for faulty motors by listening for strange sounds that may be caused by vibrations, malfunctioning equipment etc.
As a homeowner, look for the tell-tale signs of air conditioning and furnace issues such as weaker air flow, higher than normal electric bills and strange sounds coming from your air conditioner or furnace. Not repairing your unit in a timely manner can have costly consequences. It is best to call Evans Cool Solutions as soon as you witness something out of the ordinary. We can catch minor repairs before they become expensive issues. Evans Cool Solutions can make repairs before replacing a unit to extend the life of your air conditioner or heater. Let’s work together and create a partnership between homeowners and your friendly Evans Cool Solutions technicians. We can work together to make sure your air conditioner and furnace give you excellent air quality all year long while protecting parts such as blower motors to put more money in your pocket.
