Maytag
Overheating Electrical Component
Furnace emits a strong metallic or electrical burning smell during operation.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Overheating blower motor, Loose electrical connection causing arcing, Failing transformer, Shorted wiring harness
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power to the furnace immediately if you smell burning electrical or see smoke. Do not continue operating the unit.
Steps to check:
- Visual inspection: After cooling, remove access panels and look for discolored wires, melted insulation, or burned connectors.
- Check blower motor: Smell near the blower motor housing. If the odor is strongest there, the motor may be overheating.
- Inspect control board: Look for burn marks or damaged components on the Maytag control board.
When to call a technician: Electrical overheating issues should be diagnosed and repaired by a qualified technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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