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Anonymous Posted on Sep 17, 2011

I have a Lennox Pulse 21 model G21Q4/5-100-3. The blower motor will not turn off even if the thermostat is in the off position. I suspect a stuck relay or control. Any advice?

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Hi,
That can be a bad relay, but it also can be the high limit has tripped...or went bad...when the high limit thinks that the furnace is too hot the blower will run continuously...
The best way to troubleshoot is to unhook a wire from the high limit and see if the blower stops... if it does then the high limit is bad or needs to be reset...

if it continues to run then the relay is likely welded together...

heatman101

  • Anonymous Sep 17, 2011

    Thanks heatman 101 i will try that out.

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