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Why is the fan in my heater not working?

By David Perry |

Why is the fan in my heater not working?

If you see or hear the fan turn on, your blower motor is not the culprit. If the fan does not start, you have a wiring issue (circuit breaker trips) or motor problem (circuit breaker does not trip). While your thermostat may be at fault, only an HVAC technician can diagnose and remedy the issue correctly.

Why is my heater not working in my RV?

With road vibration and temperature changes inside the RV, the thermostat could be damaged. The last thing to check is the corrugated tubing that delivers the heat from the furnace to the vents. If they are kinked or bent, it will not allow proper air flow.

When do I need to troubleshoot my RV furnace?

RV furnace troubleshooting may also be necessary when a spider has spun its web inside the furnace area. Your next RV furnace troubleshooting is to verify that there is 10.5 volts of battery power coming into the unit. Anything under 10.5 will result in the fan operating but just blowing cold air as the gas valves will not open.

Why does my RV AC fan keep turning off?

There are four main reasons for your RV AC fan to turn on and off repeatedly: The good news here is that these issues are not that hard to fix. For dirty filters and condenser coils, you simply need to clean them. A soft brush on your vacuum is needed for your coils and just wash or replace the filter.

What happens if the fan is running but there is no heat?

What if the fan is running, but there is no heat? The furnace has an internal flow switch, otherwise known as a “sail switch.” The sail switch is an on/off switch, which when there’s not enough airflow, will stop the furnace from igniting. The fan will run, but there will be no heat.

Why does my RV heater not turn on?

If there’s not enough voltage coming from the battery, the fan won’t run. The heat runs on 12V, not 110. Otherwise, it could be a tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse. If it’s a tripped circuit breaker, reset it. Replace the blown fuse.

Why is My Propane fan not working in my RV?

Heat means that there is gas flowing so you can avoid checking the propane again. The thermostat itself can be the culprit of a dead fan even if there is heat. Glance over the settings first to be sure they’re correct.

RV furnace troubleshooting may also be necessary when a spider has spun its web inside the furnace area. Your next RV furnace troubleshooting is to verify that there is 10.5 volts of battery power coming into the unit. Anything under 10.5 will result in the fan operating but just blowing cold air as the gas valves will not open.

Why is my RV furnace blowing cold air?

Anything under 10.5 will result in the fan operating but just blowing cold air as the gas valves will not open. Next the control panel at the distribution center inside the RV to ensure there is power coming into the RV and the 12-volt automotive fuse is not blown. Most RV furnaces are controlled by a thermostat on the wall.