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Originally Posted by Boise_Chief
The blower motor is not in the closed part of the system. Better filters help but yes they need cleaned
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Originally Posted by Boise_Chief
Well it's 400 each for 2 units but at that price it should be more than just cleaning blower motors. It may also include the condenser coils
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Originally Posted by Bugeater
It's not so much about the motors themselves, it's the squirrel cage that really gets dirty. But if you don't smoke, don't have pets, and haven't done any serious remodeling in the home, I really doubt that they need it done.
Have the guy show you pictures of them. Or go look at them yourself and judge.
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Thanks. They do clean to condenser coils when they come out already.
We have a cat but nothing else you mention. This is Phoenix though and I still wonder if running the AC for 8 months straight just means it's going to get dirtier here, plus it's dusty.
I also use the cheap filters and just change them every 30 days. I am wondering if I should step up to a slightly better filter with a MERV 8 rating. I know you don't want super restrictive filters as it makes it hard on the system but maybe these cheap Merv 1 fiberglass filters just aren't cutting it!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/AAF-AAF-F...hoCf9cQAvD_BwE
He just sent us pictures and while it's not super dirty, he did clean off one of the blades and it's noticeably metal looking compared to all the rest that are brown. I think since we have 15 year warranties on these units through this company, they are making sure they're running at optimal efficiency, so it doesn't feel like a total money grab I guess. I also don't think I have much choice as they will void the warranty if we don't get these cleaned. I just think that sounds stupid expensive for what the work is.