Show Despite what you might read on one of the national lead-generation websites, replacing a failed blower motor is considered a major repair, and is typically one of the more expensive repairs homeowners face as their furnace gets older. I’ll explain why the ‘national average’ blower motor repair price on sites like Home Advisor is totally unrealistic in major cities like Denver below, and I’ll also cover why it’s worth hiring one of the better furnace repair companies to repair your furnace. You can also be sure that I’m going to tell you the truth about what it will actually cost to have the blower motor in your furnace replaced by a qualified company with professional HVAC technicians if you live here In Denver, CO. If a company tries to charge you more, then they are overcharging you. If a company tries to charge you less, they aren’t giving you all the benefits you get with the top companies in town. Maybe they still hire technicians who can’t pass a background check or a drug test, use cheap replacement parts, or skimp on customer service, but they are definitely cutting corners somewhere. Variable Speed Blower Motors Are Much More Expensive Single-Speed Motors Ok, let’s get started on what it’ going to cost to replace that blower motor in your furnace. You may hear the blower motor referred to as a fan motor, but both names refer to the exact same thing. No matter what you call it, how much it’s going to cost to replace your blower motor depends largely on 2 factors:
If your furnace has a standard blower (fan), that is to say the blower isn’t a variable-speed model, then which brand your furnace happens to be is much less of a consideration in the cost to replace it. This articles will focus on the standard type of blower motor (not variable-speed), and how much it costs to replace it if you live here in Denver. If you have a variable speed furnace, and want to know how much it costs to replace a variable speed blower motor, you can find that information in the next article titled How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Variable Speed Blower Motor in Denver, CO. Just as the cost to replace the blower motor depends on what type of furnace you have, the cost will also be determined in large part by what type of furnace repair company you want to handle the repair for you. Do you want hire ‘some guy’ who works out of his van because one of your neighbors said the guy does cheap work? Or do you want to use one of the well-known, reputable furnace repair companies in Denver since the technician will be working inside your home and around your family? Most homeowners in Denver prefer to use one of the more established companies here in town, so I’m going to cover the range you can expect to pay when you hire one of the well-known companies with more than 100 Google reviews replace the blower motor for you. The True Price Range For Blower Motor Replacement In Denver The Whole Story On That ‘Cheap’ Blower Motor Repair Price Cleaning the blower wheel is not something that would (or should) be included as standard in the typical cost to replace a blower motor. Needing to clean the blower wheel isn’t something that would be necessary 100% of the time like a new capacitor would be. Why Are The National Prices On Sites Like Home Advisor
Irrelevant Here In Denver There is also no distinction made for the quality of the company doing the repair, or their quality of their technicians. Simply put, you would never find a well-known, reputable company here in Denver to work as cheaply as the prices you’ll find on national lead-generation websites. Because they would be out of business very quickly. Just Find A Good Company That You Trust And You’ll Be Happy 6 Major Benefits Provided By The Top-Tier Furnace Repair Companies In Denver
In case you were wondering… Yes Altitude Comfort is solidly in the top-tier group of Denver’s best furnace repair companies. And obviously we hope you will call us when you need furnace repair service. But if you choose from any of the well-known companies in town, you’re going to have a better experience than if you rely on ‘some guy’ with a van who fixed your neighbor’s furnace. If you’d like to get in touch with us about your furnace repair you can call us, or send us a message, and we’ll take good care of you. If you’d like to find out more about our furnace repair process, and the benefits for our customers, we appreciate you taking the time to check out what we have to offer. How long do furnace blower motors last?Blower motors are designed to last just as long as your furnace itself, anywhere from 10 to 20 years. Just as with any HVAC system, the better maintained and serviced your equipment is by experienced HVAC technicians the longer it will last and the fewer repairs you'll face.
What happens when your blower motor goes out on your furnace?High Energy Bills. If your furnace blower motor isn't working properly, it'll overwork and shut down frequently. This means the system has to keep starting up and shutting down while it tries to keep you warm. Both these tasks use excess electricity, meaning higher bills for you.
Is it worth replacing motor on furnace?In general, if your furnace is less than 12 years old, replacing your blower motor is probably the best choice, especially if you've kept your furnace on an annual inspection and maintenance schedule. Keeping your furnace well maintained will keep it performing well and help prevent component failures.
How do I know if my furnace blower is bad?One would be a burning smell coming from your air vents every time you run the heat. Another sign is if the system shuts down, or if the blower stops while you are running the heat. This means the blower motor is overheating.
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