Miller Ductwork or Blower Airflow Imbalance

Furnace runs but some rooms remain cold or have very weak airflow.

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Possible Causes

Partially closed dampers, Crushed or disconnected ducts, Undersized return air, Weak blower motor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before opening duct access panels or working near moving parts.

  • Check registers and dampers: Ensure supply registers in cold rooms are fully open. Locate and open any manual dampers in branch ducts serving those rooms.
  • Inspect ducts: In accessible areas, look for crushed, kinked, or disconnected ducts and repair or replace as needed.
  • Verify filter and blower: Replace dirty filters and confirm the blower is running at the correct speed tap for heating as specified by Miller.
  • Balance system: Slightly close registers in overheated rooms to push more air to colder areas, but do not close too many as this can cause overheating.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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