Furnace Blower Motor Replacement Cost

As with all things mechanical, your furnace will from time to time need replacement parts. One of the replacement parts a furnace will need is the furnace blower motor. Furnace blower motor replacement cost varies according to a number of factors. Among these are the type of motor being replaced and the location of the furnace. Invariably these costs do not exceed $400 at the top end.

Furnace motor blower replacement costs may sell within the range of $100 to $400. The variation in price depends on the type of motor, voltage and horsepower. Here is a sample of prices for furnace blower motor replacement costs:

• A direct drive motor blower with 115 volt and horsepower of 1/6 to ½ may sell for $83

• A belt drive blower motor with a 1725 rpm reversible and 1/3 horsepower may sell for $51

• A furnace draft inducer blower motor may retail for approximately $230

• A single speed blower motor with 300 rpm costs just under $400.

Once you have properly identified and sourced your furnace motor replacement part, you will need to install it. If you are mechanically inclined and able to follow detailed instructions, you should be able to replace the motor blower successfully. If you are not comfortable doing this however, you should call in a professional to do the replacement. Installation prices may vary from a little bit above $100 to as much as $700 depending on how complicated the installation process is and other factors such as location.

The blower motor may be considered the heart of the blower. Some of the reasons for the blower motor failing and needing to be replaced could be overheating, the lack of lubrication (this causes bearings to wear out) and neglect. If furnaces are not serviced at least once per year, the motor could rapidly wear out. Dirty filters can also cause blower motors to fail. When this happens you will need to replace your blower motor.

In order to correctly replace your blower motor, you should check the specifications for the unit. This involves checking the speed, horsepower and type of motor. To ensure a proper replacement fit, take this information from the part which is to be replaced. If you are unable to locate this information on the part itself, go to the owners’ manual where the details should be present. To prevent the likelihood of making an error with the replacement part, remove the furnace blower motor and take it with you when you make your purchase. Of course, this would not be applicable if your purchase is being made online.

You may be unable to find the exact replacement for your blower motor. In this case you may have to use a universal replacement. Once again, you need to ensure that you get the exact fit for your blower motor. Your furnace blower motor replacement cost should be below $400. In fact they could be less than $100. It is important however to factor in the installation cost as well as the cost of a capacitor. Overall it is safe to say the replacement cost is well below that of a new furnace.

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