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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairRheem Furnace Blower Motor Replacement #51-22858-01
Rheem Furnace Blower Motor Replacement #51-22858-01
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Total Parts Cost
$257.04Estimated Savings
$112.5005:33
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the blower motor on Rheem furnaces. The most common reasons for replacing the blower motor are when the furnace is loud or the blower motor does not run, but other more common problems have already been checked.
All of the information in this blower motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Rheem, Ruud, DuroGuard, Thermal Zone, WeatherKing
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench
All of the information in this blower motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Rheem, Ruud, DuroGuard, Thermal Zone, WeatherKing
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the blower motor in your furnace first turn off the power to the furnace.
2
To reach the motor, you will need to remove both access panels.
3
Slide the upper panel up to detach followed by the lower panel.
4
Reach in and release the wires from the twist retainer.
5
Disconnect the blower motor and control board wire harnesses.
6
Next, disconnect the spark igniter wire from the board and detach it from the retainer.
7
Disconnect the black “l1” wire and the white neutral wire from the board.
8
Now use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the blower assembly support bracket.
9
Carefully slide the assembly out.
10
Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the blower wheel set screw to release the blower wheel from the motor shaft.
11
Note the orientation of the motor in the blower housing then use the quarter-inch socket or wrench to unthread the motor mounting screws.
12
Carefully pull the old motor out. You’re now ready to install the new blower motor.
13
Connect the new motor wires to the appropriate terminals.
14
Secure the wires in the twist retainer then insert the motor shaft into the center of the blower wheel and position the new motor on the mounting brackets.
15
Rethread all of the mounting screws to secure.
16
Center the blower wheel in the housing making sure the flat side of the motor shaft aligns with the set screw.
17
Now tighten the screw.
18
Realign the blower assembly on the support rails and slide it into position.
19
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
20
Feed the “l1” and neutral wires through the retainer and reconnect them to the appropriate terminals on the control board.
21
Feed the spark igniter wire through its retainer and reconnect it to the board.
22
Connect the blower motor and control board wire harnesses.
23
Secure the wires in the twist retainer.
24
Reinstall the lower access panel first followed by the upper panel.
25
With the repair completed, turn the power back on and your furnace should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the blower motor on Rheem furnaces. The most common reasons for replacing the blower motor are when the furnace is loud or the blower motor does not run, but other more common problems have already been checked.
All of the information in this blower motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Rheem, Ruud, DuroGuard, Thermal Zone, WeatherKing
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench
All of the information in this blower motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Rheem, Ruud, DuroGuard, Thermal Zone, WeatherKing
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the blower motor in your furnace first turn off the power to the furnace.
2
To reach the motor, you will need to remove both access panels.
3
Slide the upper panel up to detach followed by the lower panel.
4
Reach in and release the wires from the twist retainer.
5
Disconnect the blower motor and control board wire harnesses.
6
Next, disconnect the spark igniter wire from the board and detach it from the retainer.
7
Disconnect the black “l1” wire and the white neutral wire from the board.
8
Now use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the blower assembly support bracket.
9
Carefully slide the assembly out.
10
Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the blower wheel set screw to release the blower wheel from the motor shaft.
11
Note the orientation of the motor in the blower housing then use the quarter-inch socket or wrench to unthread the motor mounting screws.
12
Carefully pull the old motor out. You’re now ready to install the new blower motor.
13
Connect the new motor wires to the appropriate terminals.
14
Secure the wires in the twist retainer then insert the motor shaft into the center of the blower wheel and position the new motor on the mounting brackets.
15
Rethread all of the mounting screws to secure.
16
Center the blower wheel in the housing making sure the flat side of the motor shaft aligns with the set screw.
17
Now tighten the screw.
18
Realign the blower assembly on the support rails and slide it into position.
19
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
20
Feed the “l1” and neutral wires through the retainer and reconnect them to the appropriate terminals on the control board.
21
Feed the spark igniter wire through its retainer and reconnect it to the board.
22
Connect the blower motor and control board wire harnesses.
23
Secure the wires in the twist retainer.
24
Reinstall the lower access panel first followed by the upper panel.
25
With the repair completed, turn the power back on and your furnace should be ready for use.
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