Protect the household while the system is down
Keep cooling off if the indoor fan is not moving air. Do not keep lowering the thermostat or repeatedly restart the system. Poor airflow can contribute to a frozen indoor coil; ice is a reason to stop cooling and investigate. Trane frozen-coil guidance.
If the home is becoming dangerously hot, prioritize getting people to a cooler place. Do not wait for the equipment decision to be settled. A service request should explain that cooling is down, the indoor blower is suspected, and the household has an immediate heat concern. Appointment availability still needs confirmation.
Stay clear of wet or damaged electrical equipment. Do not spin the blower by hand, open electrical compartments, test a capacitor, or move wires. Record the sounds and thermostat behavior you already noticed.
Make sure “failed blower” is an actual finding
We recommend asking which component failed and how that was established. “The fan is not running” is a symptom. The motor, its control module, power supply, and control request require model-specific professional checks. A technician should identify the fault before a motor or whole furnace is ordered.
Ask whether the proposed part fits the exact furnace, whether availability is confirmed, and whether the repair price includes labor and post-repair checks in both heating and cooling modes. If ice formed, ask whether the cause has been addressed before cooling resumes. Melting the ice is not the same as fixing airflow.
Compare only the work that is justified
A blower repair can be a sensible path when it addresses the confirmed fault and the furnace's overall condition supports it. A larger replacement may deserve consideration if there are additional material problems, unavailable parts, or a substantial repair that no longer fits your plans.
If a furnace replacement is suggested, ask whether the current outdoor AC and indoor coil can remain, what compatibility checks are needed, and what separate AC finding supports replacing them. Do not let the shared blower turn one verified failure into an automatic two-system purchase.
Your next step is a service assessment that identifies the failed component and gives a repair price alongside any justified replacement alternative. Keep the household heat concern visible while that comparison is made.