{"product_id":"rheem-ruud-ae-64401-10","title":"Rheem-Ruud AE-64401-10 Blower Cut-Off","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRheem-Ruud AE-64401-10 Blower Cut-Off\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eformed sheet-metal plate\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003ehinge-style tab at each end\u003c\/strong\u003e, listed for \u003cstrong\u003eRGBA\u003c\/strong\u003e-series \u003cstrong\u003eRheem and Ruud\u003c\/strong\u003e gas furnaces. In a \u003cstrong\u003eblower housing\u003c\/strong\u003e the cut-off sits close to the \u003cstrong\u003eblower wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e and separates the \u003cstrong\u003edischarge side\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eintake side\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the air the wheel throws is pushed out to the \u003cstrong\u003esupply plenum\u003c\/strong\u003e and the ducts instead of circling back around inside the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is easy to overlook, but this is a part that matters. A \u003cstrong\u003ebent, shifted, or missing cut-off\u003c\/strong\u003e shows up as \u003cstrong\u003elost airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e, extra \u003cstrong\u003eblower noise\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewhistling or rumbling\u003c\/strong\u003e at the blower, and a furnace that moves less air than its rating — which then shows up downstream as \u003cstrong\u003ehigh temperature rise\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elimit trips\u003c\/strong\u003e, and comfort complaints. Because the \u003cstrong\u003eAE-64401-10\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eOEM\u003c\/strong\u003e piece for the \u003cstrong\u003eRGBA\u003c\/strong\u003e series, you get the original shape, the original tab positions, and the original clearance to the \u003cstrong\u003eblower wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of a piece of \u003cstrong\u003esheet metal\u003c\/strong\u003e bent to look close. Rheem also lists other dash numbers such as \u003cstrong\u003eAE-64401-06\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are separate part numbers, so order by the exact \u003cstrong\u003eAE-64401-10\u003c\/strong\u003e number on your original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement is a short job, but do it properly. Disconnect \u003cstrong\u003epower\u003c\/strong\u003e, and before you remove the old cut-off, note its \u003cstrong\u003eorientation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emounting position\u003c\/strong\u003e and take a photo. Fit the new plate the same way, confirm it is \u003cstrong\u003eseated fully\u003c\/strong\u003e with no gaps along the housing, and \u003cstrong\u003espin the blower wheel by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e to make sure nothing rubs. 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