The blower ran for 15-30s, a loud pop occurred, and it will not start again. This was prior to the ignition cycle. It happened the day after it rained. I have the heater cover off now to inspect, and water certainly could NOT have gotten into the blower motor itself. What happened?
Pentair minimax NT blower popped then stopped working
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Who knows for sure what happened. Maybe the capacitor on it blew. Does the unit come to life other than the blower working? If all else seems fine and it's just that the blower stopped working, then is sounds like you need a new motor.
Yes, the water pressure switch and thermostat work. The blower does not start, so the ignition cycle does not start.
Learned yesterday after I left the heater on for a while, error code 4 came on which is the fan.
Now...replace the blower or replace the heater? Choices. The heater is 10 years old already and discontinued. We'll see.
Thank you
Learned yesterday after I left the heater on for a while, error code 4 came on which is the fan.
Now...replace the blower or replace the heater? Choices. The heater is 10 years old already and discontinued. We'll see.
Thank you
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I usually would rather have a customer repair than replace. Except when...
The heater is over 10 years old.
The heater is a MiniMax NT.
You have two strikes.
The heater is over 10 years old.
The heater is a MiniMax NT.
You have two strikes.
Fair enough. I want to give a chance to the blower...is the capacitor attached to the blower motor casing the start capacitor? Is it a 5 microfarad capacitor? 370/440 VAC?
Yes that is the start run capacitor and yes 5 micro. I would also inspect the squirrel cage on the motor as well. If it's in bad shape it would be better to replace with a new motor.
Thanks. While I found a replacement capacitor, I ordered a new motor (duh, the capacitor specs are on the motor housing). Hopefully I can get another year or two out of the heater.
Where did you find a replacement motor?? I've been searching for a week and can't find a direct replacement. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Brian
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