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What causes a heater fuse to blow again?

What causes a heater fuse to blow again?

A thermal fuse is rated by temperature, not by amps. (and you need to make sure you do not blow the fuse from the heat of the soldering iron) but but but, what causes it to blow is often a stiff heater fan motor. It is common for it to fail again if a stiff heater fan motor is not fixed.

What to do if your Furnace Fan is not working?

If your furnace’s fan isn’t working, check your thermostat and make sure it’s set to the correct setting. Then, check your air filters and make sure they’re not so dirty that airflow is restricted. Extremely dirty air filters can sometimes cause your fan to stop working altogether. Next, check your circuit breakers and make sure they’re on.

What should I do if my heater is not working?

If your heater’s controls seem to be faulty, first unplug the unit and plug it back in to see if that resolves the issue. Next, check the heater’s thermostat (if it has one) and make sure it’s set to the correct setting. Try resetting it to see if that fixes the problem.

What to do if your heater fan stops working?

The heater fan in a 98 Ford Explorer stopped working completely for my friend. He bought a replacement fan and all was good for about two weeks. Then the fan stopped working on all speeds except “high.” He bought a replacement resistor pack from an aftermarket company. I won’t mention any names but its a major auto parts store.

When did the Ford Explorer heater fan stop working?

The heater fan in a 98 Ford Explorer stopped working completely for my friend. He bought a replacement fan and all was good for about two weeks. Then the fan stopped working on all speeds except “high.”

How does the fan work on a hot water heater?

The heater fan is simply an electric motor mounted inside the heater unit. Current is fed to the motor via a switch on the dash. If your fan has several speeds, they are usually controlled by a large resistor block mounted piggy-back on the fan motor.

How does a car heater turn on and off?

Current is fed to the motor via a switch on the dash. If your fan has several speeds, they are usually controlled by a large resistor block mounted piggy-back on the fan motor. For slow speeds the dash switch directs the current to the motor via the resistor block.

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Ruth Doyle