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Carrier 50CR Blower Wheel
The blower wheel is commonly finned and is used to provide forced air through all the ductwork of a home. It is sometimes referred to as a squirrel cage because of the obvious resemblance to that of a wheel that a pet hamster may use for exercise. Whatever you want to call it, it is a necessary device that is needed for a good amount of airflow.
Symptoms blower wheel assembly has to be replaced
- A clanking sound is heard as the system begins
- If a part of the cage has broken off and it causes a lot of vibration
- You see lower than normal air coming out of the vents
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Before buying or ordering any Carrier 50CR replacement part, do your due diligence and double check the correct model as well as make a visual comparison so that you are positive that the proper replacement blower wheel is the one being purchased. HVAC professionals can be expensive so you may want to keep a lookout locally to find a good deal if money is a concern.
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