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Burning Smell, No Heat | Furnace Blower Motor Diagnosis & Repair EP247

Nighthawk HVAC · 2K views · 4:32

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$50–200

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

multimeter, screwdrivers, socket set, nut drivers
In this episode, I respond to a no heat call where the homeowner reported a burning smell coming from the system. After arriving on site, I go through my standard diagnostic process, checking the filter, cycling the heat, and verifying system operation. During troubleshooting, I discover the furnace blower motor is not running, which explains both the lack of heat and the burning smell. I walk through how I confirmed the failure, then show the blower motor replacement and bring the system back online. This video is a real-world HVAC service call showing how a failed blower motor can cause no heat conditions and unusual odors. If you’re an HVAC technician or homeowner wanting to better understand furnace troubleshooting, this episode breaks it down step by step. If you found this helpful, make sure to like, hype, and subscribe for more HVAC service calls, diagnostics, and Tool Tuesday videos. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Like my tools? Get them on my Tool Store https://amazon.com/shop/nighthawkhvac TOSOT Minisplits. Buy them here!! https://tosotdirect.com/NIGHTHAWKHVAC Like my socks? Get a pair from Camel City Mill Use my discount code NIGHTHAWK10 for 10% off https://www.camelcitymill.com/NIGHTHAWK10 Follow me on... https://facebook.com/nighthawkhvac https://instagram.com/nighthawk_hvac Intro and Outro Music "Alive" by CHOIX #nighthawkhvac #hvac #hvactech #hvaclife #hvactechnician #noheat #noheatcall #burningsmell #furnacerepair #furnacediagnosis #furnaceproblems #blowermotor #blowermotorfailure #blowermotorreplacement #hvactraining #hvactips #hvacdiagnostics #hvacservice #fieldtech #servicecall #homerepair #heatingrepair #winterheating #skilledtrades #tradeslife