Goodman Furnace: Blower motor fails to start after 10 consecutive tries
Blower motor fails to start after 10 consecutive tries on a Goodman furnace: Circulator blower motor tried to start ten times in a row and failed, so the furnace is down.
Applies to: 34.5 in chassis gas furnaces
Common causes of blower motor fails to start after 10 consecutive tries
- Obstruction in the circulator blower housing, so the wheel can't turn
- Seized circulator blower motor bearings, because a dry bearing locks up
- Failed circulator blower motor
How to fix blower motor fails to start after 10 consecutive tries: step by step
- Turn power off before repair.
- Pull the blower and look in the housing for debris or anything jamming the wheel. Remove it.
- Spin the wheel and shaft by hand, since a tight or locked shaft means seized bearings.
- Replace the motor with the correct replacement part if it is seized or failed.
- Replace the wheel with the correct part if it is damaged or out of balance.
- Restore power and confirm the blower starts and runs smoothly.
Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Goodman Furnace codes
Source: Goodman GMVC96 Service and Troubleshooting, p. 63. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.