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| CyrusBorg
 |  "Old Fan Motor Replacement?"
, posted Wed 16 Jul 12:05  
I'm trying to squeeze life out of an old Arcoaire condenser. It was lightly used for over fourteen years. We only use AC when temps are in mid 90 degrees in Maryland.
The fan motor, a 1/10 hp dinosaur may need to be replaced, but I'm quoted $330 for OEM plus a couple of hours at $175 per hour. I'm told by a company that a universal motor would be less costly but will cause other components to fail in short order.
Can I replace the fan motor with a similar but less costly one and not compromise the compressor or other components?
Do these prices seem reasonable?
Outdoor Condenser is ARCOAIRE by Snyder General; model number AC 036GA
3 Ton
Fan Motor number K55HXMMB-4296; 208/230; 825 rpm; 1/10 hp
"It can't hurt to ask."
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| ampulman
| "Re(1):Old Fan Motor Replacement?" , posted Wed 16 Jul 16:38
Does it really take 2 hours to replace an OEM fan motor? Seems a little steep.
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| | Freon
| "Re(2):Old Fan Motor Replacement?" , posted Wed 16 Jul 17:59
It depends if they bill for travel time. Once at your place the replacement should take no more than an hour... rounding up anything less than an hour.
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| Freon
| "Re(1):Old Fan Motor Replacement?" , posted Wed 16 Jul 14:03:
Yes you can replace that motor yourself. Here are your constraints in finding a new motor:
1. Mounting screw holes need to align or you need to have another mounting method.
2. Horsepower, direction of rotation, voltage and rpm all need to be identical.
3. Be sure it's designed for outdoor use. Be sure shaft diameter is the same so you can use the existing fan blade (important)
4. Be sure you get the correct run capacitor for that motor. Your old motor may be connected to the capacitor in the condenser now and they may not be the same.
5. Make note as to which side of the fan blade is up. Be careful removing the fan blade so you don't bend it.
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| | CyrusBorg
| "Re(2):Old Fan Motor Replacement?" , posted Wed 16 Jul 18:04
You folks are super. WIll call supply house in the morning and tackle this. If all goes well I'll be dancing by the weekend.
"It can't hurt to ask."
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