Do not discount using a repaired and refurbished electric motor when a replacement is needed. When properly restored, they are completely rewired, have new parts installed, cleaned of all dirt and contaminants and will deliver years of reliable service.
"Only electricity can give the transport sector the flexibility to switch fuels when one or more become too expensive." - Frederick W Smith
What are the common reasons that cause the capacitor to go faulty? A capacitor may fail if the ambient temperature is too high or if there is a power surge to the motor. If power surge is a common problem, install a surge protector.
Power-quality issues can also cause an electric motor to go fail. Some of the problems that affect the quality of power in an electrical motor are voltage imbalance, transient voltage, or harmonic distortion.
One of the most common causes of electric motor failure is subjecting them to harsh operating conditions, such as extreme temperatures or moisture. Other causes include misalignment issues, electrical overloading, and accumulated dirt and debris.
Do you know that more than half of all electrical energy in the U.S. is used by electric motors? Some of the home appliances that use electric motors are refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, washing machines, computers, and dishwashers.
What factors cause overheating in the motor? Overheating can occur from undersizing the motor, high ambient temperatures, high or low voltage supply, intermittent duty applications, and blocked ventilation holes.
Excessive motor vibration can cause damage in several ways. It can shake windings loose and mechanically damage insulation by flaking, cracking, or abrading the material. It can also cause embrittlement of lead wires from excessive movement.
Universal motors are powerful motors that can operate on either AC or DC power. These motors produce a high starting torque and are of a small size, making them suitable to a wide range of applications.
What are the common causes of a mechanical unbalance in a motor? These include a poorly balanced rotor, a distorted mounting, loose parts on the rotor, bent shaft, or bad bearings.
If your motor runs but dies down after a few seconds, then this may be due to a voltage drop. If the voltage supply is less than 90% of the motor’s rating, contact your power company.
"The fuel cell is just a fundamentally inferior way of delivering electrical energy to an electric motor than batteries." - Elon Musk
Electric motors are built to allow them to accommodate occasional periods of overload operation. However, using a motor that is too small quickly exceeds this tolerance, causing the motor to overheat and fail. If this has happened, bring it in for repair.
If you have a jet pump that is not working, may need priming. The pump should have a foot valve at the bottom of the pump that keeps water from draining out so that it stays primed. If this is damaged or worn out, it needs repair in order to keep the pump primed.
Does your vacuum cleaner keep turning off and the problem is not with the outlet or plug? The issue may be with the motor. Let us give it a look.
If your motor has failed, fixing it will save you hundreds of dollars over the cost of buying a new motor. Moreover, it often takes less time to repair a motor than buying one, which reduces your downtime.
There are several reasons an electric fan might fail. For example, leads can become loose, wires can become severed or detached, and more. Our expert repair team can easily and quickly fix all these issues.
If an electric motor has stopped working, that doesn't necessarily mean it needs to replaced. In many cases, a good repair and refurbishing is all that is needed. Have the motor checked to see if it is repairable before investing in a new one.
When we repair a motor, we restore it to the manufacturer’s recommendations or industrial standards. We then test the equipment according to standardized best practices, assuring you it is safe and performs as expected.
Stopping and starting an electric motor repeatedly causes heat to build up, which must be sufficiently dissipated. If not, then it can reach a point at which the motor is damaged and will need to be repaired.
Sometimes an electric motor may not work because the capacitor has malfunctioned. Signs of a bad capacitor include bulging, oily residue, or a lightly-colored deposit. Repair involves replacing the capacitor with one with the same rating.
If your pump runs dry, overheats, or is overloaded, the bearings can become damaged. One way to test is to remove the motor and run it. If it screeches, the bearings or the motor need replacement or repair.
Did you know: There are two principal components to an AC motor: an outside, stationary stator producing a rotating magnetic field through coils carrying alternating current and an interior rotor attached to the output shaft.
If you are noticing excessive vibrations coming from within the motor, then this may indicate electric motor failure. Symptoms include dirty bearings, burnt paint, odors and strange sounds that occur while the motor is running.
