What a dirty furnace blower wheel looks like
This is a furnace blower wheel we pulled out on a heating job, with dust packed onto every blade. A wheel this coated moves less air, so the furnace runs longer to heat the same rooms.
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Dust packed onto every blade of the wheel
Right now: Change the filter today. If the furnace still runs long or smells dusty, have the blower wheel looked at.
The blower wheel is the fan that pushes warm air through your ducts. Dust that gets past the filter lands on the blades, and once the little scoops fill in, the wheel can’t move air the way it was built to. You can’t see it without taking the blower apart, so most people never know.
On a furnace deep clean we pull the wheel out and clean it blade by blade, fit a new filter and tune the furnace. The Heating Check is where it starts: we look at the system and show you photos of what we find.
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What people ask about dirty blower wheels
What does a furnace blower wheel do?
It’s the fan that pushes air through the furnace and out to every room. Every bit of air you feel at a register went through it.
What happens when a blower wheel gets dirty?
The blades fill with dust and move less air. The furnace runs longer, rooms heat slower, and the motor works harder to turn a heavier wheel.
Why is my furnace blowing weak air?
A clogged filter is the first thing to check. If the filter is fine, a dust packed blower wheel or dirty ducts are next.
Can I clean a blower wheel myself?
It means pulling the blower out of the furnace and disconnecting wiring, so most people have a tech do it. Shut the power off first if you try.
Who cleans furnace blower wheels in Northern Virginia?
Call SwiftPro at (703) 997-9757. We pull the wheel and clean it blade by blade on a furnace deep clean.
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4230 Lafayette Center Dr N, Chantilly, VA 20151
44679 Endicott Dr, Suite 211, Ashburn, VA 20147
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4200 Lafayette Center Dr, Suite N, Chantilly, VA 20151
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