what does it cost to replace my blower motor?

It all started when…

You were relaxing after getting home from work and you realize that your heating system isn’t working, it might actually be colder in your home than it is outside! “OH NO! What is this going to cost me???” you might say to yourself. Then scrounging for a reputable contractor to call and save the day.

After making the call, the contractor quickly comes to your home, and informs you that your indoor blower motor has failed and is in need of replacement! Next, you may get some information about the style of blower motor that you have and then while halfway listening to this non-sense that may be going over your head, you hear him say a price. That price? $1750.00. Yes, that’s right, one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars!

There are a few things to understand about the blower motor for your HVAC system!
And you may know, your system cannot operate without it!

There are 3 different types of indoor blower motors for all the styles of conventional HVAC systems.

#1. Permanent Split Capacitor Blower Motors

AVERAGE COST FOR REPLACEMENT DEPENDING ON SIZE OF THE MOTOR $450-$750

Permanent Split Capacitor Blower motors are the cheapest of the 3 motors used in your HVAC system.
They are the most typical motor to be replaced in residential homes with conventional forced air HVAC systems.

#2. Electronically Commutated Motors or ‘ECM’ Motors

AVERAGE COST FOR REPLACEMENT DEPENDING ON SIZE OF THE MOTOR $799-$1499

ECM Motors are high efficiency motors that cost less to operate than PSC style motors. They do not utilize a run capacitor to operate,
but use inverter (AC to DC Voltage exchanges) style technology to operate. These motors typically have 5 fixed speed options for 3 different horsepower ranges.
Some manufacturers have introduced a retrofit ECM motor that replaces your PSC motor for efficient operation!

#3. Variable Speed Blower Motors

AVERAGE COST FOR VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER REPLACEMENT DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE MOTOR IS $1299-$2499

Variable Speed Blower motors are the most efficient type of motor that is available today. They operate much like an ECM blower motor except

instead of 5 speed capability, these motors have the capability of a full range of RPM speeds. Some even use advanced algorithms such as Trane’s COMFORT-R technology to help reduce blower speeds in cooling modes to help dehumidify the air in your home. There are options available to convert your PSC or ECM motor to this style of motor, but not all technicians are aware of these advancements are they are fairly new to the industry. Also, some advanced thermostats have the capability of the user selecting the speed of the blower when there is no call for heat or cool or when a whole home air filtration system is being utilized!

These are some smart motors, and the price reflects that!

There may be other factors for the prices to increase for this type of service.

It is important to understand that if the existing motor has failed, there is a possibility that there may be another issue with your equipment.
It sometimes isn’t the fault of the manufacturer, even when in a parts warranty condition. The price ranges listed above are an example of replacement motors in homes in and around the Suffolk, Virginia location. These prices can change due to the direct cost of the materials, and the labor costs involved with the installation.

Some issues that might increase the repair cost of your blower motor could be:

Service Fees - Improper installation - Improper sized Ducting - Improperly Sized Equipment - Too High MERV Rating Air Filter - Additional Parts Needed - Shipping Fees

We hope this helped answer your question about “What does it cost to replace my blower motor?”.

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