- Jun 15, 2009
- 55
Hi everyone,
Been awhile since I've had to post anything but hoping someone out there has some experience with furnace blower motors ... otherwise will need to get to an HVAC forum I guess.
Recently had our Electric FA furnace serviced - as a an aside I hate this thing but it's used to heat while not at the property otherwise wood all the way baby
Technician indicated the direct drive motor was showing signs of failing - the unit is about 8 years old. He went ahead and replaced the unit. It's definitely a lot quieter but upon further inspection I see the OEM unit is slightly larger than the replacement - should I be concerned that it's undersized ?
Orginal specs show .85 HP / 10.7 AMP
New specs show 1/2 to 1/6 / 7.3 AMP
![Blower Motor Blower Motor](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/143/143341-9126e655d208bf41ef21f0d473fe8d4d.jpg)
Thanks
-mike
Been awhile since I've had to post anything but hoping someone out there has some experience with furnace blower motors ... otherwise will need to get to an HVAC forum I guess.
Recently had our Electric FA furnace serviced - as a an aside I hate this thing but it's used to heat while not at the property otherwise wood all the way baby
![shock !!! !!!](/talk/styles/default/xenforo/smileys/shock.gif)
Technician indicated the direct drive motor was showing signs of failing - the unit is about 8 years old. He went ahead and replaced the unit. It's definitely a lot quieter but upon further inspection I see the OEM unit is slightly larger than the replacement - should I be concerned that it's undersized ?
Orginal specs show .85 HP / 10.7 AMP
New specs show 1/2 to 1/6 / 7.3 AMP
![Blower Motor Blower Motor](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/143/143340-306aabb0c4ed090311067eae688645fa.jpg)
![Blower Motor Blower Motor](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/143/143341-9126e655d208bf41ef21f0d473fe8d4d.jpg)
Thanks
-mike