Suburban Furnace Problems

[Buckeye]

We have a Suburban Furnace that we recently replaced the “mother board”. Now the furnace motor sounds like the bearings are going bad. The motor is a Model SFV-35Q ( 5212311). Where can I find a new motor? All online suppliers indicate out of stock- maybe 4 to 6 weeks wait time. Does Heartland sell replacement motors? Thanks for the help.

 

[jerryjay11]

Heartland does not sell appliance parts, but it wouldn't hurt to call to see what they may be able to do for you. They may have a supplier that can obtain it sooner.

 

[wdk450]

What is the model number of your furnace? Where did you get the part number? There are suburban RV furnace manuals in this Forum's library under the "Tools" tab at the top of each forum page.

I searched E-Bay for "Suburban RV Furnace Motors" and got a lot of listings, but not the particular numbers you cited. I have thought that these blower motors are pretty much generic within the Suburban brand, and wonder if there are many part numbers for the same physical item.?

If you have an electrical motor repair shop, or better yet an automotive starter/alternator/generator repair shop in your area, they may have the expertise to repair your motor.

Here's a couple of you Tube videos that may help you:

 

[david-steph2018]

Try calling one of the RV surpluses places in the Goshen area:

Bontrager's Surplus – RV and Home Improvement Items

Important Local Businesses

rainbowvarietystore.com

Johnson's Surplus

www.johnsonssurplus.com

you may get lucky with these.

 

[danemayer]

If you haven't examined the blower cage yet, you might find that's what's making the noise, rather than the motor bearings.

 

[danemayer]

If it really is the motor gone bad, Amazon has them in stock for the common models - maybe yours.
https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-233...2269978&sprefix=suburban+sf42+,aps,221&sr=8-3

 

[Buckeye]

Thanks for all the replies. I have attached a photo of my furnace with the Model #.

 

[wdk450]

Here's one on E-Bay that says it is for your furnace. 4 in stock when I checked it.

233042 Motor Suburban Furnace 12VDC for SF-35Q/35FQ, SFV-35Q/35FQ | eBay

233042 Suburban Furnace 12 volt Motor For many SF35 Models. For Suburban furnace models:SF35Q, SF35FQ, SFV35Q, SFV35FQ.

www.ebay.com

 

[Buckeye]

Thanks. This seller on eBay has a no return policy. I think I will wait until Tuesday to contact the suppliers in Elkhart. Thanks again

 

[jerryjay11]

You might look at this site

SFV-35

Buy RV Parts related to Suburban Furnace SFV-35 Parts.

highskyrvparts.com

They say they ship out 1 to 2 days and you could have it before the end of the month. They have 6 in stock. They also have a return policy.

 

[2019_V22]

Maybe too many 1's on your part number.

https://suburbanrvparts.com/suburban-furnace-motor-521231-sf-35q-fq-sfv-35q-fq/

 

[Buckeye]

I contacted Heartland Service and they said their supplier would not have the motor in stock for 4-6 weeks.( if then) In one short week the price went from $230 to $280. Ridiculous! The Suburban manual that came with my RV was for the wrong furnace. I ordered a new motor on Amazon for delivery next week. Hopefully it will be the right one. Thanks again for all the suggestions. Don’t know if I can install it myself or not.

 

[wdk450]

Some You Tube Videos on the motor replacement HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rv+suburban+furnace+blower+motor+replacement

 

[Buckeye]

Received and installed my new furnace motor before we came back North. Hard to believe how much quieter the new one is. Thanks for all the replies. I appreciate the help.