Is $805 to replace furnace motor and capacitor a fair price?
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I bought the house in February and moved in March. The furnace was making noise during the inspection but was still working. About three weeks ago, the motor started overheating, so I called my home warranty company. The technician they sent said construction debris caused the issue, making it not covered by the warranty. I ended up getting a new motor for $155 from a friend and installed it myself. The sound that was there before the new motor started again the next day. It only happens around startup and for the first 20 minutes, then it runs silently. It's a 90s Goodman unit. I'm trying to figure out what is causing this sound.
Quote Details
Quote from a technician sent by the home warranty company to address a noisy and overheating furnace motor. The technician stated the issue was caused by construction debris making the swirl cage unbalanced, which was deemed not covered under warranty. - Generic replacement motor ($500) - New capacitor ($80) - Labor (1.5 hours at $150/hr = $225)
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Category
HVAC
Price
$805
Quote Date
May 17, 2025
System type
Furnace
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