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    mmcentire713 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 27, 2008, 03:31 PM
    Installing New Condenser Fan Motor
    My Exterior condenser fan motor just went out. It is a 17 yr old York. The motor is a 1/4 HP, 208-230V 1.4Amp. I have looked around and an exact match cannot be found. The folks at the supply store have a 1/4 HP motor of the same voltage but 1.5 amps. They told me the amperage difference was insignificant as long as I had the correct capacitor. Is this correct? And there is some question as to whether it is an 825 RPM or 1075, does this make a big difference?
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    May 27, 2008, 03:53 PM
    That close in amps shouldn`t make a difference yes change with a new capictor,, but the 825 or 1075 rpm does make a big difference, you need to replace with same or very near the same rpm and make sure they turn in the same direction
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    May 27, 2008, 04:10 PM
    Agree with wmproop. Make sure of the RPM it will make a huge difference and that difference will not be a good one.

    Post model number of the outside unit and all info off old motor. I will check to see if I can find what it was originally. BTW the direction of rotation is also VERY important.

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