As my Trane XE80 is cycling off and the fan is slowing down, I can hear a fairly loud clanking that sounds like the fan is hitting something metal. It only occurs as the fan is slowing to a stop - lasts about 15 seconds. Do you think it's ok to start removing covers and sticking my fingers in there? Should I call my local Trane dealer who will take lots of my money? Should I just leave it alone and think of it as a clock chime? Anybody ever heard of this? I guess I'm just looking for reassurance that it's not going to explode if I let it go for a couple of weeks until I can get paid and help my local repairman make a payment on his Ferrari.
2007-01-03 13:44:29 · 7 answers · asked by Jon M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yeah...ok...so I removed the front panel and the noise stopped. I figured out there was a loose part (I dont even know what it is) in the front that was vibrating against the metal panel. I tied it up with a couple of twisti-ties. That simple. It was so sweet. Thanks to all who gave it a shot.
2007-01-04 13:38:05 · update #1
You can open the access panels. If you open the bottom panel when the furnace is on, it will shut off (a safety feature to prevent accidents). Sounds like a bearing in the motor is bad. Don't leave it alone, call a tech to fix it now. It will only cost you later. Good luck.
2007-01-03 13:49:06 · answer #1 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is only making noise as it slows down it may be loose on the shaft or has shifted a Little or there is a bent blade. It should be easy enough to get to if you can find the model number look it up on line (parts breakdown) then just be sure to shut off the switch either at the furnace of at the breaker box before you start removing panels. I have done this kind of work for some time now and it usually isn't as bad it seems, at least you will know if you need to call a service man. Good Luck
2007-01-03 13:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by tpbthigb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is an overtemperature safey change someplace on the unit this is inflicting it to cycle on and rancid. it could be because of the fact there has been a metamorphosis in the quantity of air this is shifting. examine the filters. examine the registers to make beneficial they're open. it could be via a metamorphosis in the stress at which the gasoline is being presented. Have they comprehensive fix artwork on the gasoline mains regionally? it could be that the 33 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous warmth exchanger has worn paper skinny or has easily cracked open and is affecting the flame high quality. if that's the case, there's no selection yet to replace the unit or the warmth exchanger (that's merely not made anymore). There are various issues which could be inflicting the cycling. you desire a qualified hvac provider tech to be sure it and discover out what's going on. a situation with the warmth exchanger or the flame high quality could bring about carbon monoxide production. Carbon monoxide is a perilous poison. The tech would comprehend precisely what to seek for and be waiting to permit you comprehend precisely what's had to make it artwork. If there are fix areas mandatory, the tech could be waiting to permit you comprehend precisely how lots the fix will fee, areas and labor blanketed. That previous furnace would have some existence left in it yet.
2016-10-19 10:39:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just sounds like your cold air return drop is popping back out when the blower speed is slowing. All you need is some s-lock or drive cleat and screw it to the side of the metal which is moving. This would stop the popping sound, but it is really only putting a bandaid on the real problem. It could be as simple as the metal not being cross-braked enough when it was built or it could be as drastic as not being a large enough cold air return drop. Are all your registers open in the house and are all the cold air returns unblocked. Is your filter clean or is it plugged with dirt. All of these can cause the metal to suck in a bit while the blower is running and then release back to rest when the blower slows down or stops.
2007-01-03 13:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can either help him make a payment on his ferrari or help him make a payment on his ocean going yacht. It depends on which fan is making this noise. Is it the main blower motor or is it the inducer motor? The inducer motor will get gunk build up in the housing and on the fan blades. Mine makes some noise on start up and shut down, but I worked as an HVAC guy for a number of years and know that noise is no big deal from my furnace. If it is the main blower then something could be in the main housing and its brushing up against it. For your piece of mind I would have someone come out and look at it.
2007-01-03 13:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by Derek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be that the bearings on the fan motor are going out , or the fan is out of ballance. DO NOT PUT YOUR HAND IN THERE, it can come on anytime. Best thing to do is wait till payday.
2007-01-03 13:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by brian d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bearing are going out in the motor.
2007-01-03 13:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋