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Troubleshooting Chart for ECM Variable Speed Air Circulator Blower Motors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

 

Fault Description(s)

Possible Causes

Corrective Action

Cautions and Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Check low voltage (Thermostat)

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

 

 

 

 

- Stays at low CFM despite

- 24 Vac wires miswired or loose.

wires and connections.

Wait 5 minutes after

 

 

 

 

- Verify fan is not in delay mode -

disconnecting power before

 

 

 

 

system call for cool

- "R" missing/not connected at motor.

 

 

 

 

wait until delay complete.

opening motor.

 

 

 

 

or heat CFM.

- Fan in delay mode.

 

 

 

 

- Perform motor/control replacement

- Handle electronic motor/control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

check, ECM motors only.

with care.

 

 

- Motor starts,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

 

 

but runs

 

 

 

- Is fan in delay mode? - wait until delay time complete.

Wait 5 minutes after

 

 

erratically.

 

 

- "R" missing/not connected at motor.

disconnecting power before

 

 

 

- Stays at high CFM.

- Perform motor/control replacement check, ECM

 

 

 

 

- Fan in delay mode.

opening motor.

 

 

 

 

 

motors only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Handle electronic motor/control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Blower won't shut off.

- Current leakage from controls

- Check for Triac switched t'stat

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

 

 

 

 

into G, Y, or W.

or solid state relay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- High static creating high blower speed.

- Check/replace filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Incorrect supply or return ductwork.

 

 

 

 

 

- Air noise.

- Check/correct duct restrictions.

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

 

 

 

 

- Incorrect or dirty filter(s).

 

 

 

 

 

- Adjust to correct blower speed setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Incorrect blower speed setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Loose blower housing, panels, etc.

- Check for loose blower housing,

 

 

 

- Excessive

 

 

- High static creating high blower

panels, etc.

 

 

 

 

- Noisy blower or cabinet.

speed.

- Check for air whistling thru seams in

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

 

 

noise.

 

 

- Air leaks in ductwork, cabinets,

ducts, cabinets or panels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

or panels.

- Check for cabinet/duct deformation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- High static creating high blower speed.

- Does removing panel or filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

reduce "puffing"?

 

 

 

 

 

- "Hunts" or "puffs" at

- Incorrect or dirty filter(s).

 

 

 

 

 

- Check/replace filter.

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

 

 

 

 

high CFM (speed).

- Incorrect supply or return ductwork.

 

 

 

 

- Check/correct duct restrictions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Incorrect blower speed setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Adjust to correct blower speed setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Turn power OFF prior to repair.

 

 

 

 

- Motor failure or

 

 

Wait 5 minutes after

 

 

- Evidence of

 

malfunction has

- Moisture in motor/control module.

- Replace motor and perform

disconnecting power before

 

 

Moisture.

 

occurred and moisture

Moisture Check.*

opening motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is present.

 

 

- Handle electronic motor/control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Moisture Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Connectors are

oriented "down" (or as recommended by equipment manufacturer).

- Arrange harnesses with "drip loop" under motor.

 

 

 

- Is condensate drain plugged?

 

- Check for low airflow (too much latent capacity).

 

 

 

- Check for undercharged condition.

 

- Check and plug leaks in return ducts, cabinet.

 

 

 

Note: You must use the correct replacement control/motor module since they are factory programmed for specific operating modes. Even though they look alike, different modules may have completely different

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functionality. The ECM variable speed motors are c

 

 

 

 

Important Note: Using the wrong motor/control module voids all product warranties and may produce unexpected results.

 

 

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