What is a motor mount bracket?
Engine mounts are blocks of rubber mounted on steel brackets that are bolted into place to support the engine and reduce the amount of engine vibration and noise felt and heard in the passenger compartment. Usually there are three or four. The engine might even move a few inches or more when mounts are broken.
Where is the blower compartment on a furnace?
One of the hardest-working parts of your home’s furnace is the blower motor. In a gas forced air furnace, it’s located in a box at the base of the furnace next to the air filter, where it draws return air through the filter.
Can I put a bigger blower motor in my furnace?
Yes, you can change your blower motor’s speed to try and improve your airflow if your blower motor is not already at the highest speed.
What causes a furnace blower to stop working?
Sometimes the furnace blower isn’t working because the thermostat is set too low. Over the summer or more recently, someone may have accidentally lowered the thermostat temperature. Perhaps there is a wiring issue causing the blower to stop working. The motor might have a problem and requires service.
What are the different types of blower motor mounting brackets?
Direct drive blower motor mounting brackets secure a motor to the blower housing. A-frame brackets elevate and hold unit bearing motors that power fans. NEMA frame mounting adapters accept two different motor NEMA frame sizes for replacement flexibility.
What is a blower motor belly bracket?
These mounting brackets, also referred to as “belly bands,” fit around the circumference of the motor’s body to hold it in place. They are used primarily to secure a direct drive blower motor to the blower’s housing. The A-frame design of these mounting brackets elevate and hold unit-bearing motors that power fans.
What are NEMA mounting brackets?
This allows a motor with a different NEMA frame size to fit into an existing mounting bracket, providing for more motor replacement options. These mounting brackets, adapters, and kits attach to the end of a motor to adapt it to a non-standard or proprietary mounting type.
What are motor mounting brackets used for?
These mounting brackets are used for motors in HVAC applications. Mounting brackets secure a motor next to or within the equipment it is operating. Direct drive blower motor mounting brackets secure a motor to the blower housing. A-frame brackets elevate and hold unit bearing motors that power fans.