BLOWER CONTINUOUS
Rheem · Rheem R801T 80% AFUE Single-Stage Upflow Gas Furnace
The blower runs nonstop. Check the thermostat fan switch — should be AUTO, not ON. If already on AUTO, the fan relay on the IFC board may be stuck or the G wire may be shorted to R. Disconnect the G wire at the furnace terminal strip to test.
Error BLOWER CONTINUOUS on the Rheem Rheem R801T 80% AFUE Single-Stage Upflow Gas Furnace means: Blower Motor Runs Continuously. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace IFC Board Fan Relay if Needed” (hard difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $0-$15). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · furnace
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While many furnace repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $200-$350.
Normal — Heat Call Active
Rollout Switch Open
System Lockout — Ignition Failed
Pressure Switch Stuck Closed
Pressure Switch Stuck Open
Flame Sensed Without Gas Valve Command
Power Reversed or No Ground
Low Flame Signal
The Rheem Rheem R801T 80% AFUE Single-Stage Upflow Gas Furnace has 8 other known error codes:
Error code BLOWER CONTINUOUS also appears on 1 other Rheem model:
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