# Lubricating the Sealed Motor Bushings of a Furnace Blower
Things You'll Need
- Screwdriver
- Socket wrench
- 7/16-inch socket
- SAE 20 nondetergent oil
Instructions
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Turn off the electricity to the furnace at the circuit breaker.
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Remove the screws from the cover of the furnace, or press down the release button and remove the panel.
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Remove the nuts from the control panel in front of the blower using a 7/16-inch socket wrench. Let the control panel hang.
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Remove the blower housing from the unit using a socket wrench to remove the nuts holding it in place.
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Locate the blower motor behind the blower.
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Find the oil ports on the sealed motor, and remove the plugs.
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Insert the tip of a nondetergent SAE 20 bottle of oil into the ports, and add two to three drops into each port.
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Mount the blower housing in place, and tighten down the nuts using a socket wrench.
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Hang the control panel back in place, and tighten down the nuts using your socket wrench.
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Turn on the power to make sure everything is working. Close the access panel, replacing the screws if applicable.
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