Blower Motors

[Maxwell]

I was down on the boat this weekend and started the blower before we were getting ready to leave. I turned it on and neither blower motor ran. I tested and there was power to both motors. I pulled both of them out and replaced them. We left a little later than expected, but everything is now fine.
I found it weird that both motors would have failed at the same time. I am thinking that one motor was likely worn out previously but I never thought anything was wrong because I always heard the other one running when I flipped the switch.

I thought I'd share as a reminder to check that all of your blower motors are working. It was something I clearly overlooked and could have ended less favorable had their been gas fumes on the side of the er without the working blower.

ms

 

[Sandy]

Not only running ,but still moving lots of air in the proper direction , as hoses often tear or become disconnected at either end especially the at the sometimes hard-to-secure vent flange.

Both mine are running strong, but I just noticed nothing was exiting the stbd vent. It's going to be a bear to get at that hose behind the liner but I believe it can be done by pulling off the stbd aft hull vent and using an aluminum wire snake to an accessible area in the bilge semi-near that blower.

Check yours today !

 

[bradt]

Funny, I just had problems with 2 of my 4 blowers. Not working, replaced both, but two weeks later the 3rd failed. Bought 2 more and will replace the remaining two.