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FAQ for the last Day

• Does AC and heat use same blower?

Similarly, your home's heating and air conditioning units form another complex system and share critical components. These critical components are your furnace and air conditioner. They often use the same blower to force conditioned air throughout your home.Do heat and AC use the same vents? Both your forced air (furnace) and central air (AC) systems use the same parts to cool and heat your home....

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• Is a blower a compressor?

A: The main difference between compressors and blowers is the pressure ratio. Compressors operate at a high-pressure ratio, and blowers at a low-pressure ratio. Air compressors cram air into a small space which makes the air denser. Air blowers move air/gas with a moderate increase of pressure.Is a blower a fan or compressor? The term blower is sometimes used interchangeably with fan. In general,...

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• Is there a fuse for blower motor?

How do I know if my blower motor fuse is bad? If you hear that the blower motor is operating but don't feel any air flowing through the vents, the problem is with the airflow controls [source: RepairPal]. If the blower motor isn't running you should: Use voltmeter or ohmmeter to check for a blown fuse. Does blower motor have a fuse? If the fan doesn't work, before pointing the finger at the blower...

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• Why is my car not blowing heat?

Low coolant: Whether caused by a leak or water evaporation, low coolant is the most common source of poor heater output. Thermostat: A stuck-open thermostat prevents the engine (and coolant) from heating up. Heater core: A clogged heater core restricts coolant flow, giving up little or no heat.The reasons why your car heater not blowing hot air are your coolant or antifreeze may not be getting up...

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• How long does a car heater blower motor last?

For the most part, the heater blower motor on your car is supposed to last as long as the actual vehicle does. Due to the harsh conditions that this blower motor has to operate in, it will usually end up having repair issues. There are a variety of problems that the blower motor may have that will render it useless.How long do heater blower motors last? How often should you replace your blower mo...

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• What is the best service to replace a car heater blower motor?

How much does it cost to replace a car's blower motor? How much is the labor to replace a blower motor? Furnace Blower Motor Replacement Cost A single-speed blower motor costs around $450 to replace while a variable-speed motor costs $600 or more. You'll also need to budget labor, about $75 to $125 per hour. It typically takes an HVAC technician 1.5 to 2.5 hours to do the job. Can a car blower mo...

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• How long does it take for heat to work after adding coolant?

The heat should be there as soon as your engine gets warm, however long that takes. In an average car (is there such a think), I'd guessedamate that to be in the 3-5 minute range once the vehicle has started moving, or about 10 minutes if it's just idling (this also depends on how cold it is outside ...How long after adding coolant will heater work? How long does it take for coolant to start work...

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• Does coolant affect car heating?

The coolant (usually a mixture of water and antifreeze) in your engine doesn't just work to keep the engine from overheating: It's also the source of heat supporting the heating system. If there isn't enough coolant in your system, the heater core will blow cold air into your car.Will adding coolant help heat? Adding coolant does nothing to address the problem that caused your engine to overheat i...

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