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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairAO Smith Gas Water Heater Draft Inducer Motor #9004316005
AO Smith Gas Water Heater Draft Inducer Motor #9004316005
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$653.33Estimated Savings
$112.5002:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the draft inducer motor on AO Smith gas water heaters. The most common reason for replacing the draft inducer motor is when the water heater does not heat.
All of the information in this draft inducer motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: AO Smith
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this draft inducer motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: AO Smith
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the blower assembly on your water heater unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the gas supply.
3
Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the band clamp to release the exhaust pipe from the blower assembly.
4
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws securing the assembly to the tank.
5
Disconnect the wire harness and lift off the old blower assembly.
6
Install the new blower assembly by positioning it on top of the tank.
7
Replace the screws to secure the assembly.
8
Remember to secure the grounding wire and the plastic wire retainer as well.
9
Connect the wire harness to the new blower.
10
Position the exhaust pipe in the outlet port and tighten the band clamp to secure.
11
Turn the gas supply back on plug the power cord back in and your water heater should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the draft inducer motor on AO Smith gas water heaters. The most common reason for replacing the draft inducer motor is when the water heater does not heat.
All of the information in this draft inducer motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: AO Smith
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this draft inducer motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: AO Smith
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the blower assembly on your water heater unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the gas supply.
3
Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the band clamp to release the exhaust pipe from the blower assembly.
4
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws securing the assembly to the tank.
5
Disconnect the wire harness and lift off the old blower assembly.
6
Install the new blower assembly by positioning it on top of the tank.
7
Replace the screws to secure the assembly.
8
Remember to secure the grounding wire and the plastic wire retainer as well.
9
Connect the wire harness to the new blower.
10
Position the exhaust pipe in the outlet port and tighten the band clamp to secure.
11
Turn the gas supply back on plug the power cord back in and your water heater should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
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$653.33
Total$0.00
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