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Blower does not start after burners light

What is going on

R95P: blower should start on heat speed about 20 seconds after burners light.

Likely causes

  • No voltage from IFC HEAT terminal
  • Bad capacitor or motor
  • Wiring

Check in this order

  1. Check line voltage between HEAT and NEUTRAL on the IFC.
  2. Check wiring IFC to blower motor.
  3. Check blower capacitor.
  4. Check blower motor.

Applies to: Rheem/Ruud (-)95P series 95% single-stage condensing gas furnace (R95PA)

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Source: Rheem R95P Installation Instructions (ManualsLib 989115), Figure 49 IFC Troubleshooting Guide, p.96 (PDF p.100). Written in our own words; check the manual for your exact model.

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