HVACopediaRheem · Furnace
60 Blower fault - running (BLWR FLT-RUN)
What the control is telling you
ECM blower reports a fault but is still running.
Applies to: RGPE/RGLE 2-stage 80+
Likely causes
- ECM motor problem
- High static / restriction
- Wiring
Test and repair steps
- Check all connections between IFC and ECM motor.
- Check 24 V at the ECM low-voltage connector, pins 1 and 4.
- Check line voltage (115 VAC) to the motor.
- Check the PFC choke and its wiring.
- Check dipswitch settings.
- Check the blower wheel is free and clean.
Settings for these units
- Filter sizes as shipped, upflow (Table 19) · RGPE/RGLE
- Reduced clearance to combustibles (Fig. 3 and 4) · RGPE/RGLE
Save it for the next call
Star this code in the HVACopedia app and keep the whole library on your phone for jobs with no signal.
Source: RGPE/RGLE: Table 16 p.49 / Table 20; Fig. 45 p.63. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
Homeowner looking at this code? See what it means for you and when to call a technician.
For licensed technicians. Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a qualified, licensed person. Shut off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and follow the manufacturer’s manual for the exact model; it and local codes always take priority. HVACopedia is not affiliated with any manufacturer; brand and model names only identify the equipment.