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How in the world can a motor for a ac blower unit cost $640?
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:34 am
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:34 am
"Direct Factory Replacement Blower Motor with Module (Frigidaire)"
I'm not sure what a "module" is, but it must be fancy.
:banghead:
I'm not sure what a "module" is, but it must be fancy.
:banghead:
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Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:39 am to Kingpenm3
there is a control board for a kitchen aid fridge that is $1200.
manufacturers are getting crazy with parts prices.
manufacturers are getting crazy with parts prices.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:42 am to Kingpenm3
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:45 am to Napoleon
quote:
there is a control board for a kitchen aid fridge that is $1200.
manufacturers are getting crazy with parts prices.
Crazy.
And I forgot the best part. 5 year warranty, unit is 5.5 years old.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:47 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:
call acme refrigeration.
I'm over by Lake Charles.
I trust the AC guy, but couldn't help but try to figure out why it was so much for a simple motor. He quoted $640, best I found it on the web was $626.
Still not sure what makes it special. I figure it is either 1 db quieter, or saves me $3/yr worth of power.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:50 am to Kingpenm3
I had mine replaced 2 months ago. Old one was 12 years old and stopped turning. It was a Goodman motor and costs me less than $600 including labor.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:57 am to Kingpenm3
quote:your AC guy obviously doesn't know about ACME then. They probably have that motor for less than $200
I'm over by Lake Charles.
I trust the AC guy, but couldn't help but try to figure out why it was so much for a simple motor. He quoted $640, best I found it on the web was $626.
Still not sure what makes it special. I figure it is either 1 db quieter, or saves me $3/yr worth of power.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:59 am to Kingpenm3
quote:
And I forgot the best part. 5 year warranty, unit is 5.5 years old.
The "module" causes it to fail at 6 months after the warranty expires duh!
Posted on 3/24/15 at 11:06 am to Kingpenm3
Appliance Parts markup is border line thievery.
Same for small engine (mower) parts.
Same for small engine (mower) parts.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 11:07 am to partsman103
Yup. I could probably build that "module" for under $100 easily. Pure markup
This post was edited on 3/24/15 at 11:25 am
Posted on 3/24/15 at 11:10 am to Kingpenm3
Call Brent's heating and cooling. If you're in the LC area. Great guy
Posted on 3/24/15 at 11:10 am to partsman103
Went to the Doctor last week, general check-up, hour wait to see the doc for about 30-40 minutes.
$1,108.00 bill
Before insurance.
now that's thievery.
$1,108.00 bill
Before insurance.
now that's thievery.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 11:17 am to partsman103
quote:You NEED it, they got it, and they're gonna PIIYB. Same as insurance, doctors, electricity, groceries, . . .
Appliance Parts markup is border line thievery. Same for small engine (mower) parts.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 11:47 am to Kingpenm3
quote:
(Frigidaire)
Freaking sucks, my compressor motor just went out. I knew I was smart in getting that 10 year parts and labor warranty. Unit is about 6 years old.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 11:51 am to Kingpenm3
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.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 12:00 pm to Aux Arc
quote:i linked him up with a company that sells aftermarket for a fraction
Are there alternatives to "direct factory replacement"?
Posted on 3/24/15 at 12:34 pm to Kingpenm3
I Just paid 68 dollars for one
Posted on 3/24/15 at 12:48 pm to Kingpenm3
quote:
Direct Factory Replacement Blower Motor with Module (Frigidaire)
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.
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