How To Repair Electric Motor

Pry out the bearings on the top and bottom half of the ac motor one set at the front and back of each half.

How to repair electric motor.

Access the connections between the power cord and the motor windings. Unplug the motor from its power source. I cover the symptoms and how to fix three of the most common motor problems for dc and ac motors found in power tools and appliances. Remove the screws that hold the two parts of the electric motor casing together using a screwdriver.

This is part 3 of a ser. Insert a flat head screwdriver between the split in the casing to help release the top. Here we provide an electric motor diagnostic table a troubleshooting guide that helps diagnose and repair most electric motor problems for motors found on hvac equipment in buildings such as air conditioners furnace or air handler blower fans oil burner motors well pumps and condensate return. Gently lift the top half off the bottom half to reveal the armature.

In this video i show how to test dismantle repair and reassemble a small ac motor patreon link. Wipe the place where the bearings were situated using a clean cloth. Slide a flathead screwdriver between the bearing and the outer casing and you will find you can lift them off easily. This article describes a c electrical motor troubleshooting.

Remove the junction box cover plate if there is one.