Furnace Draft Inducer Blower Motor - How to fix and Replace - Carrier Bryant Payne

[@TheAzerjaban]

Thanks for making this video. My motor axel was rusted on to the wheel so the hex key wouldn't loosen, had to use a sawzall to cut it off and buy a new wheel. Furnace works great now, hiring a pro would have definitely been faster, but this feeling of accomplishment is awesome. My part numbers for my Carrier WeatherMaker 8000TS were: HC21ZE118 Draft inducer motor LA11XA046 wheel LA660003 fan Found cheaper than buying local on eBay and Amazon. Good luck!

[@KevinPon.]

You're very welcome and congratulations on your accomplishment! 🙂 Definitely save a lot of money and it feels great having things done by yourself! 🍻

[@SerenoOunce]

It's not rust. Loctite was used on the grub screw and *MUST* be reapplied during assembly. It's all metal so don't be shy to use heat to break it free. For a really cheap repair if just needs new bearings it uses # 608. Doable but may be too much for the DIYer.

[@licoricewhip]

@@SerenoOunce Man, I owe you guys big-time. If I hadn't seen this comment about Loctite, I would've had to go the saw-cutting route (and waited another day to get a new hamster wheel). I got the grub screw off with elbow grease, but the wheel was still stuck on and nothing worked... until I went at it with a propane torch for a good minute. The local HVAC wanted to charge me over $600 plus labor to replace the motor, when the part was on Amazon for $60. My family is getting warm now, thanks to all of you!

[@seattlerob8388]

Appreciated! Doing mine tomorrow and saved me alot! Was gonna replace entire assembly ($200) vs just the motor ($55)

[@ericbentsen1597]

I appreciate YT "how to" videos like this so much. I can't begin to tell you the number of repairs I've done around the house by doing a little research here. I just finished replacing the inducer motor on my Bryant furnace in just over an hour.

[@KevinPon.]

That is awesome! Happy to hear! 🍻

[@Tim_Frantz]

Hey buddy! I just did all of this myself and probably saved tons of money having a company do it.. thank you so much. You’re my hero

[@KevinPon.]

Sweet!! Glad to hear! Definitely saved lots! You're very welcome my dude 🍻

[@christianrosa4798]

Thanks for the video, I will be changing mine out tomorrow. Your video is very helpful. Thanks for making it.

[@dmbrisky09]

Thanks Kevin! This video showed me how to do it myself and saved me at least a few hundred bones.

[@KevinPon.]

You're very welcome! Glad to hear! 😁🍻

[@Utahlookslikegermanymay1933]

Thank you for this video. Saved me at least $200.00 in just parts alone. Let alone what I would have paid a service tech.

[@KevinPon.]

My pleasure 😎🍻

[@Hutch671]

It is a big help. Now, my burner want to stay on.

[@KevinPon.]

Glad to hear!

[@mremn]

This was really helpful for me. Thank you for Posting. Saved me $$$$ having a technician install this an pressure switches.

[@KevinPon.]

My pleasure Jeffrey glad I was able to help 😁🍻

[@Cpt.BilboBagginz]

Thanks for the Video!! Helped me fix mine

[@KevinPon.]

That is awesome!! My pleasure :)

[@viggen0073]

Nice video, thank you. Sometimes, the harmonic balancer keeper washer gets worn out. Try replacing just the keeper washer first before buying the more expensive components. When initially testing the inducer spin, give it some help starting by hand spinning the harmonic balancer clockwise as fast a possible until the inducer spins on it own. You can draw a line across the end of inducer shaft so that you can tell it is spinning. The power needs to be on and the safety power cut-off needs to be held or taped down while you test it. ALWAYS Turn off the power before touching any of the electrical components.

[@eugenzamfirescu9077]

Hello, is there an easier method to pull that washer?

[@kgbforce]

Thanks for this! Had to do the exact same thing. HVAC wanted to charge me $360. After I saw your video I decided hellllll no. And turns out it's not too bad! For the set screw I broke an Ikea Allen wrench :P. Had to go get a sturdier one from the hardware store and use some wd40, but it came out.

[@KevinPon.]

You're very welcome! Glad it all turned out well! That screw was a pain for me too. 🍻

[@pleung15]

Thanks for the video. It gave me confidence to fix mine myself and it works. I do feel I have accomplished something and saved some money too.

[@KevinPon.]

That's awesome! Congrats!! 🍻

[@davidtarkon1334]

Thank you Kevin, appreciate your video

[@KevinPon.]

My pleasure David 😎🍻

[@ryandutour49]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like a bearing went out in mine. I was wondering what this even did (didn't realize the real fan was on the inside).

[@dopefiendblues]

Excellent video

[@KevinPon.]

Thank you 😊

[@laserd4766]

Thank you!

[@KevinPon.]

You're very welcome! 🍻

[@timandsuzidickey9358]

You Rock !!!! I have a Payne model PG8MAA048110. from 2014. what motor (generic) can I use ?? THANKS SOO MUCH. Tim

[@KevinPon.]

Hi Tim & Suzi! @ 3:41 my motor model is HC21ZE126A. For yours, PG8MAA048110. Is that where you got your number from? I couldn't find much on Google but I did find a link that gave me more specific part numbers: carrierlookup.technicalhotandcoldparts.com/model/carrier-bryant-payne-pg8maa048110aaja-parts/ Cheers!

[@timandsuzidickey9358]

@@KevinPon. have motor Jakel # HC21ZE123A. THANKS for the promptness !!

[@KevinPon.]

You are very welcome and happy new year! 🎉🍻

[@Aws_177]

Thank you for the video.

[@MariaSanchez-kv2nt]

Gracias 😊

[@coffeeis4closers]

What about gasket seal. If not sealed then no negative pressure for pressure switch.

[@KevinPon.]

Gasket was still in good working condition. You can replace it to keep it up to date. My furnace is still working after many years to this day 🍻

[@oso1165]

Pull the pressure switch bracket out of the way lol it's one screw and will make your life easier

[@TheAnjumjafri]

I have same model and my inducer motor’s bearing facing to heat freezes every year. I have other career furnace and induction motor does not gave problem in ten years. Does anyone knows why bearing gets bad so fast and what to do?

[@obguy99]

are these 110 v AC?

[@KevinPon.]

Yes it is

[@turne52]

It seems you didn't have a hard time removing the hex screw. I couldn't remove mine cause it is stuck in there. Now I am stuck and it's freezing right now here.

[@KevinPon.]

Oh no! I know how you feel. I was wearing my winter jacket while fixing it. I actually took a couple of stabs at it before filming 😂

[@steve586586]

Try heating the hex screw up w/propane torch first.

[@snookerhand]

Hello Kevin, My house is without heat for more than a month now. Parker Pearce (hvac co) charged me $342 just for diagnose, and now they tell me they cannot help me because the parts/parts are discontinued. I could not find a cross reference for my unit which is a 2004 Carrier 8000 Weather Maker m/n 58cta070-10112, s/n 2504a26011. From your video, which is very clear, if the inducer motor assembly parts are interchangeable, it should be a breeze to replace. Thanks to your excellent video. Can you help me? Henry Tham.

[@KevinPon.]

Hi Henry, the inducer motor are interchangeable between different brand of furnaces. They use the same blower. You will have to make sure you order the same part # or the same part but have interchangeable part #. Sorry they charged you so much money for little outcome... they can easily try to look around for the part or even from online order...

[@snookerhand]

@@KevinPon. Hello Kevin, I received my inducer motor on Friday and went straight ahead with the instructions from your video. As soon as I was done, I flicked the switch on and the furnace started to work as if it came back from vacation. Thanks a lot, buddy.

[@KevinPon.]

That is awesome!! Happy to hear! 🍻

[@tickyul]

How do you take that funky, retainer-nut thingy off the squirrel-cage?????

[@KevinPon.]

5:16 is that what you mean?

[@tickyul]

@@KevinPon. Yeah, mine is just like that.......except it is solid metal, 1/4-inch thick and seemingly pressed-on with a 5k-pound press, WTF!?!??!?!?!!?

[@KevinPon.]

@@tickyul damn dude I have no clue. It shouldn't be stuck on hard...

[@tickyul]

@@KevinPon. I wish, they put a megagiga retainer on the stupid squirrel-case and pressed it on with mighty force, FFS.

[@ghettodiy7114]

Thanks for making this video Kevin, it's appreciated. Never thought I would find my furnace on youtube , everybody's furnace looks different. I have the same looking furnace (Carrier WeatherMaker 8000TS with ComfortHeat Technology model # 58CTA070-12 from JUL 2002), the pressure switches and your furnace inducer motor looks exactly the same. My inducer motor is making some noise but hasn't failed yet, so I bookmarked your video for future reference. I do notice that the ground wire for mine is not attached to the grounding screw like yours is, it runs just fine but I suppose I will go and re-attach the ground screw. Just curious,1.) where did you buy the inducer motor? 2.) what's the cost? 3.) Do you have part numbers? I looked on repair clinic, the motor part # for mine is HC21ZE125 for $114.65, if i buy the entire assembly it's 326628-761 for $414.07.

[@KevinPon.]

Happy to hear my video worked out for you 😊. I got my inducer motor from a local furnace shop but you can find one on Ebay as well. It was not cheap! This part is pretty much the heart of your furnace. It cost me about $320CAD I think. Here's the exact same one on Amazon USA www.amazon.com/HC21ZE126A-Carrier-Furnace-Inducer-Replacement/dp/B00EZWRUNE

[@KevinPon.]

If you buy one without the fan. You can save an extra $15 since you can reuse the old one.

[@ghettodiy7114]

@@KevinPon. Oh you are in Canada. Hello fellow Canadian, I live in Vancouver, BC. Good to know, thanks for the info!

[@KevinPon.]

@@ghettodiy7114 😂 hello there! I love Vancouver!

[@robtrost]

I just replaced the same inducer motor in my identical 2005 furnace today as we woke up to a cold house. A bit of troubleshooting indicated that the inducer motor was the issue. I was able to buy the replacement locally at AMRE Supply (www.amresupply.com/part/HC21ZE126-CARRIER-INDUCER-MOTOR) for CAD$275 as I had to get the motor right away. If you have time, you might consider ordering from the states for US$125 (www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts?query=HC21ZE126). They ship to Canada at a reasonable price. Also, if you remove the one screw that holds the pressure switches and move them off to the side, it is much easier to get the motor assembly in and out. And there is no need to remove the angled screws with the big washers until the unit is completely removed. Good luck.

[@VenomUponTheBlade]

Mine started squeaking and based on one of your other comments that is an indicator it will die soon. I can buy just the motor like in this video for $60 or the whole assembly for $375. Replacing only the motor should be all I need, right? I don't understand why the assembly is so much more when the motor is probably the most expensive part.

[@KevinPon.]

That's correct. All you need is the motor. You're lucky that you can buy yours for $60. I tried to find just the motor itself but they all cost around $350++

[@VenomUponTheBlade]

@@KevinPon. oh wow I guess I am lucky lol mine must be older or something. Other than the metal mounting plates I can buy all the assembly components separately for $100 so I don't understand why it's $375 together. Thanks for the reply and thank you for the video it was exactly what I was looking for. It's actually for my parents' furnace so I'm gonna fix it for them. You helped save some retirees several hundred dollars lol they would have just called a repairman.

[@KevinPon.]

@@VenomUponTheBlade lol I know the prices are ridiculous!! You're very welcome. It was my pleasure. Happy to hear my video was a help :) 🍻. Yeah the repairman will probably charge you another couple hundred on top for labor.. good to so things yourself put the money back in your pocket.

[@tantruc1728]

@@VenomUponTheBlade HELP! Where could all the components be bought for $100 a year ago?

[@VenomUponTheBlade]

@TAN TRUC from the repair clinic website. Pretty cool you can put in your heater model number and it will tell you what parts will work for that model.

[@jaystreet4004]

Mine is only squeaking. So what do i do?

[@KevinPon.]

Mined started squeaking too. For like a month. I also added oil on the armature it helped a little bit but eventually the motor died a few weeks later :(

[@jaystreet4004]

@@KevinPon. where did you get the part?

[@KevinPon.]

@@jaystreet4004 I found mine from a local furnace shop. They had it in stock but it was pricey

[@jaystreet4004]

@@KevinPon. i got fortunate that people from my church own a parts shop. I got it for 268$

[@KevinPon.]

Nice! That's about the same price I got mine for. I thinks yours might have been a little cheaper but that's great!

[@greatsoutherntrendkill79]

No gasket??

[@nicotarantola6837]

Don’t I need to replace the gasket?

[@thurm101]

You should but?

[@victoragresti1777]

Can you tell me the plate where the motor fastened were the threaded my motor does not have threads..were yours self taping 🤔

[@KevinPon.]

All my screws were machine screws. Not self tapping

[@mariopartysuperstarvolleyb8579]

My part at 10:00 got stripped when I tried using that tool smh 🤦😒