Blower Fan Not Working in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
When no air comes out of the vents on any setting, the blower fan has usually lost power from a fuse, a relay or its speed control, or the fan motor itself has worn out.
It tends to quit at the worst time, like a frosty Sunday morning on the way to church in Hillsboro, when you need the defroster and the dash stays silent however many times you turn the dial. Without the fan there is no heat, no A/C and no defrost, so it is worth fixing quickly. Bring it in, or we will come and get it.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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Text us which onesHow we fix a blower fan that is not working
We find the failed part before we buy one. The motor, the resistor and the switch can all make the fan go quiet, and testing takes the guesswork out of the bill.
We fix the cause, not just the fuse. A fuse that blew because the motor is dragging will blow again, so we find out why before we call it done.
We replace melted connectors while we are there. A new resistor on a cooked plug is a repair that comes back, so we check and repair the wiring too.
You approve every repair before we start, and we test every fan speed before we hand the keys back.
Why Hillsboro brings a dead blower fan to Moxie
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We test before we replace
You pay for the part that actually failed, not a motor when it was the resistor all along.
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NAPA 24/24 warranty
Repairs carry the NAPA nationwide warranty for 24 months or 24,000 miles.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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We pick your vehicle up
Pickup and delivery is free within 40 miles of the shop, so you are not driving without a defroster.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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Can I keep driving?
Only if you can keep the windshield clear, and never with a burning smell.
A dead fan will not hurt the engine, but it takes away your defroster, and in a Kansas winter that is a visibility problem as much as a comfort one. If the windshield is clear and the weather is dry, you can drive it to us. If frost or fog is building up and you cannot clear it, do not drive until you can. A hot plastic or electrical smell means turn the fan off, pull over and call.
Stop driving and call us if
- You smell burning plastic or hot wiring from the dash or vents
- You see smoke from the vents or behind the glove box
- You cannot clear frost or fog from the windshield
- The same fuse blows again after you replace it
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What stops a blower fan around here
- A blown fuse, often from a fan motor that is working too hard
- A failed blower resistor or speed control module, the classic cause of a fan that only works on high
- A worn blower motor, which often squeals or needs a bump before it finally stops
- A melted or corroded connector at the resistor or motor, which is common where the wiring runs hot
- Leaves, seeds or a mouse nest jamming the fan wheel on vehicles parked near fields and sheds
- A faulty switch, control panel or relay behind the dash
How we diagnose a blower fan that is not working in Hillsboro
- We ask what the fan was doing before it stopped, because a fan that only works on high points somewhere very different from one that is totally silent.
- We test the fuses and relay first, since those are the quickest and cheapest checks.
- We check the power and ground at the fan motor with a meter, so we know whether the motor, the speed control or the wiring has failed.
- We look at the connectors for melting or corrosion, which is often why a resistor keeps failing.
- We check the fan housing for debris that could be jamming or straining the motor.
A blower fan that is not working across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
Questions about a blower fan that is not working
Why does my fan only work on high?
That is almost always the blower resistor or speed module, the part that sets the lower speeds. The top setting skips it, which is why only that one still works. We also check the connector and the motor, because a motor drawing too much current can keep burning out new resistors.
Is a dead blower fan an expensive fix?
It is often not. A fuse, a relay or a resistor is usually a modest repair, and a blower motor is a bigger one depending on how hard it is to reach. Text us the year, make and model and what the fan was doing, and we will tell you what is most likely before you come in.
Can a dead fan really drain my battery?
A dead fan cannot, but a fan that keeps running with the key off can. That usually means a relay or control module is stuck on. If you hear the fan after you lock up, text us and we will tell you the safest way to stop it until we can look at it.