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    Dec 2, 2008, 08:24 PM
    Blower capacitor problems
    Long story short, I was changing the furnace filter and decided to vacuum up the dust inside. Later the furnace kicked on and immediately shut off. A smell like a burnt belt came out of the vent. When I went to check, the furnace light was off (code said check power) and one capacitor wire was off. Tried to reconnect, but the power won't come back on. I believe it's the capacitor... can anyone help?
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    Dec 2, 2008, 08:30 PM
    Try the braker of fuse sounds like you blew it
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    Dec 2, 2008, 08:35 PM

    Is there a fuse on the furnace? Also, does it matter which post wire is attached to? There are only two wires
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    Dec 2, 2008, 08:38 PM
    Some furnace have fuse what is make and model. Check braker box.some switch to furnace have fuse. On the capacitor has two spots one wire to each.
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    Dec 2, 2008, 08:43 PM

    Thanks I found the fuse. It looks fine. I have the capacitor connected. I have a trane xe80
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