Q: My furnace recently started making loud noises and seems to have weak airflow. I think the blower motor may be going bad, but I’m not sure. Is it better to replace my blower motor or buy a new ...

The blower motor plays an extremely important role in forced-air systems. It’s the trigger that circulates conditioned air throughout the home. Blowers in older furnaces generally employ single-speed ...

Bearing failures are the most common cause of electric motor and generator failure. Maintenance professionals can optimize the life of these machines by following industry best practices for bearing ...

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The following are some maintenance recommendations for technicians for their annual air conditioning system inspections. Warning: Disconnect the main electrical power to the unit before attempting any ...