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Goodman GMS 90904CX Furnace issue with squirrel cage/blower motor BellClocks.com 01-23-2007
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Posted by BellClocks.com on January 23, 2007, 11:35 am
I would appreciate any input on this.

The first week of December, we had a Goodman GMS 90904CX (90K BTU)
furnace installed by a certified contractor. Our understanding was that
this was one of the higher end models, and was supposed to be both
efficient and reliable.

Within 3 days of installation, it developed a severe vibration which
shook the floor on the entire 1st floor - along with a pronounced
"helicopter" type sound from the ducts. It felt as though something
were off center, out of round, or something along that line. Since that
time, we have had the contractor out 4 times to check and make
adjustments.

Yesterday (1/22/07) the contractor installed a new squirrel cage/blower
motor assembly. The new one is much worse than the original.

He contacted his wholesale distributor, who told him that they were
receiving similar complaints from other contractors, and that there was
apparantly an issue with the squirrel cage/blower motor assembly.

Are there any other homeowners - or installers/contractors who are
seeing this issue? My understanding is that this is a newer model?

Many Thanks again
Mike Ratican


Posted by daytona° on January 23, 2007, 11:52 am
It is a documented problem and has a recall bulletin on the vibration
problem. The squeaky wheel get the most grease...start complaining and
bitching and you should get a new furnace. I don't know the cost of the
replacement if any


>I would appreciate any input on this.
>
> The first week of December, we had a Goodman GMS 90904CX (90K BTU)
> furnace installed by a certified contractor. Our understanding was that
> this was one of the higher end models, and was supposed to be both
> efficient and reliable.
>
> Within 3 days of installation, it developed a severe vibration which
> shook the floor on the entire 1st floor - along with a pronounced
> "helicopter" type sound from the ducts. It felt as though something
> were off center, out of round, or something along that line. Since that
> time, we have had the contractor out 4 times to check and make
> adjustments.
>
> Yesterday (1/22/07) the contractor installed a new squirrel cage/blower
> motor assembly. The new one is much worse than the original.
>
> He contacted his wholesale distributor, who told him that they were
> receiving similar complaints from other contractors, and that there was
> apparantly an issue with the squirrel cage/blower motor assembly.
>
> Are there any other homeowners - or installers/contractors who are
> seeing this issue? My understanding is that this is a newer model?
>
> Many Thanks again
> Mike Ratican
>



Posted by Ed on January 23, 2007, 11:56 am


wrote:
> I would appreciate any input on this.
>
> The first week of December, we had a Goodman GMS 90904CX (90K BTU)
> furnace installed by a certified contractor. Our understanding was that
> this was one of the higher end models, and was supposed to be both
> efficient and reliable.
>
> Within 3 days of installation, it developed a severe vibration which
> shook the floor on the entire 1st floor - along with a pronounced
> "helicopter" type sound from the ducts. It felt as though something
> were off center, out of round, or something along that line. Since that
> time, we have had the contractor out 4 times to check and make
> adjustments.
>
> Yesterday (1/22/07) the contractor installed a new squirrel cage/blower
> motor assembly. The new one is much worse than the original.
>
> He contacted his wholesale distributor, who told him that they were
> receiving similar complaints from other contractors, and that there was
> apparantly an issue with the squirrel cage/blower motor assembly.
>
> Are there any other homeowners - or installers/contractors who are
> seeing this issue? My understanding is that this is a newer model?
>
> Many Thanks again
> Mike Ratican

I've not personally seen this issue, but then again I don't regularly
install Goodman . In my opinion they are one of the lower end units out
there. At least your installer is making a good faith effort to resolve
your problem, after all, it's not HIS fault the thing came with a
defective blower. Goodman should keep furnishing blowers till you get a
good one because it IS under warranty.


Posted by Fred on January 23, 2007, 6:13 pm
Sounds to me like they have a supply of unbalanced blower wheels on their
hands.

Fred



wrote:
> I would appreciate any input on this.
>
> The first week of December, we had a Goodman GMS 90904CX (90K BTU)
> furnace installed by a certified contractor. Our understanding was that
> this was one of the higher end models, and was supposed to be both
> efficient and reliable.
>
> Within 3 days of installation, it developed a severe vibration which
> shook the floor on the entire 1st floor - along with a pronounced
> "helicopter" type sound from the ducts. It felt as though something
> were off center, out of round, or something along that line. Since that
> time, we have had the contractor out 4 times to check and make
> adjustments.
>
> Yesterday (1/22/07) the contractor installed a new squirrel cage/blower
> motor assembly. The new one is much worse than the original.
>
> He contacted his wholesale distributor, who told him that they were
> receiving similar complaints from other contractors, and that there was
> apparantly an issue with the squirrel cage/blower motor assembly.
>
> Are there any other homeowners - or installers/contractors who are
> seeing this issue? My understanding is that this is a newer model?
>
> Many Thanks again
> Mike Ratican

I've not personally seen this issue, but then again I don't regularly
install Goodman . In my opinion they are one of the lower end units out
there. At least your installer is making a good faith effort to resolve
your problem, after all, it's not HIS fault the thing came with a
defective blower. Goodman should keep furnishing blowers till you get a
good one because it IS under warranty.



Posted by Bob_Loblaw on January 23, 2007, 6:29 pm



> I've not personally seen this issue, but then again I don't regularly
> install Goodman . In my opinion they are one of the lower end units
> out there. At least your installer is making a good faith effort to
> resolve your problem, after all, it's not HIS fault the thing came
> with a defective blower.

Is it his fault he told the customer it's a high-end furnace??





> Goodman should keep furnishing blowers till
> you get a good one because it IS under warranty.

BTW, you and ED think alike!



--
Respectfully, Bob

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