Ruud: Blower or Inducer Motor Fault
What this fault means
The furnace cannot run the inducer or main blower as commanded and shuts down — both are essential for safe operation.
Likely causes
- Failed motor or run capacitor
- Seized bearings
- ECM module fault on variable-speed models
- Wiring or connector fault
What you can safely check
- Replace a dirty air filter — restricted airflow causes a surprising share of furnace faults.
- Confirm registers and the outdoor unit are clear of snow, leaves and debris.
- Cycle power at the switch once and let the system retry.
Call a technician — don't keep resetting this
Blower or Inducer Motor Fault is a high-severity fault. Repeated resets of a safety lockout can mask a serious problem such as a cracked heat exchanger (a carbon-monoxide risk) or a failing compressor. If you smell gas, leave and call FortisBC at 1-800-663-9911 or 911 first.
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Ruud furnace showing Blower or Inducer Motor Fault?
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