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- You may need to reach toward the bottom and back of the motor to locate the reset button. Once you find it, you will have to press it for up to 30 seconds before it will actually reset the furnace.
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Dec 12, 2021 · If the furnace doesn't have a power switch you can turn off, turn off the circuit breaker controlling the furnace, open the blower housing and locate the reset button on the side of the blower motor. Press it in until it clicks and then restore power to the furnace by turning the breaker back on.
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Resetting a furnace is a simple and straightforward way to fix simple problems with your heating. It involves turning the power to your furnace off, checking the basic elements of the furnace, and waiting a little bit before turning the power back on. Most often, problems with your furnace stem from issues with the filter or pilot light, both of wh...
Flip the light switch on the side of your furnace.
Almost every furnace has an electrical component. Even gas furnaces use electricity to power the fan and motor. Start by shutting off your furnace’s electrical components. Look on the exterior sides of your furnace for a light switch. Flip that switch to shut down power to the furnace’s fan and motor.
Some really old furnaces won’t have a switch. If your furnace doesn’t have a switch, simply ignore this step and move on to turning off the breaker.
The light switch will typically have a faceplate and an electrical box to house the wires, just like a regular outlet.
If you flip the switch and your furnace kicks on, you were probably trying to troubleshoot the furnace when it was off!
Turn the furnace’s breaker off by flipping the switch on your fuse box.
Pull out the air filter to see how dirty it is.
While your furnace is off and the door is open, look for a flat cardboard or plastic frame that occupies a slot between the side, top, or bottom of your furnace and a vent. This is your filter. Pull it out and check the filter for excessive dirt. If necessary, you can
If your filter has a cardboard frame, it is disposable. If it has a plastic frame, it is reusable.
Clean a plastic filter with warm water and a clean cloth. Replace disposable filters by buying a filter that is the same size as the original and sliding it in. The dimensions for a disposable filter are always printed on the side of the frame.
If you are troubleshooting a problem, a dirty or clogged filter is one of the most common causes for poor airflow or heat.
Read the oil tank’s gauge on an oil furnace to make sure that it’s filled.
Flip the furnace’s breaker back on.
Start by flipping the breaker for your furnace’s room. Check the other light switches and appliances in your room to ensure that electricity is flowing to every part of the room. Wait 10-15 seconds.
If you flipped the main breaker, ignore the room-specific breakers and just flip the main.
Turn the electricity to your furnace back on and wait 30-45 minutes.
Once you’ve confirmed that the electricity in the room is working, flip the switch for the power on your furnace and wait 30-45 seconds for it to turn on. You should hear the motor and the fan kicking on in under a minute.
The older a furnace is, the longer it may take for it to start.
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Locate the reset button on the furnace and press it to reset the furnace. It is usually located inside the blower compartment on the side of the blower motor...
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Nov 19, 2021 · You’ll see the hamster wheel-like blower motor. Locate the restart button: Check the top of the blower motor for a switch atop a raised surface. It’s usually a red or yellow switch. Press the button for up to 30 seconds: The actual time varies from one furnace to another. Feel free to check your owner’s manual for manufacturer guidance.
The reset button pops out whenever any trouble occurs, like interrupted gas supply, empty oil tank, or overheated furnace. This reset button needs to be pushed in to restart the furnace. The reset button is usually situated inside the blower housing, next to the blower motor.
Aug 22, 2018 · How do you troubleshoot and reset a furnace? Find out how in the video above.
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Aug 23, 2023 · How to Reset the Furnace Blower Motor. Most furnaces that are less than 30 years old can be easily reset by push the furnace blower motor reset button. To do this, follow these steps: Turn the circuit breaker off and switch the furnace power button off. Never touch the breaker with wet hands!
