How in the world can a motor for a ac blower unit cost $640?

there is a control board for a kitchen aid fridge that is $1200.
manufacturers are getting crazy with parts prices.

Appliance Parts markup is border line thievery.
Same for small engine (mower) parts.

Call Brent's heating and cooling. If you're in the LC area. Great guy

Are there alternatives to "direct factory replacement"? They obviously can't make a simple electric motor that will last more than 5.5 years. And no way should something like that cost more than two or three hundred bucks.

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Direct Factory Replacement Blower Motor with Module (Frigidaire)

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More than likely the motor is a variable speed motor. The "module" controls the speeds. It is not just a standard off the shelf 3 speed 3/4hp blower motor. His cost on the motor was probably in the $395-425 range from the distributor. Tack on a 2 hour service call ($65-$85/hr) and say 15-20% for overhead and profit and you are probably right at your $640 bill.