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Cost to replace AC condenser fan motor?
Posted on 6/30/25 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 6/30/25 at 7:22 pm
Got quoted $750 to replace condenser fan motor, I found the motor for $268 online. Does it really cost $500 in labor cost? What is the normal going price?
Backstory:
Outside fan wasn't cutting on so I checked the capacitor and found that it was good. Tried to turn the fan manually but didn't get anything.
I tried calling my normal ac repair guy but he is 2 days out, so I called a local ac repair company and got quoted $750 to replace the fan motor, which I already assumed was the problem.
I checked online for my model condenser and the motor is $268.60 on repairclinic.com.
Backstory:
Outside fan wasn't cutting on so I checked the capacitor and found that it was good. Tried to turn the fan manually but didn't get anything.
I tried calling my normal ac repair guy but he is 2 days out, so I called a local ac repair company and got quoted $750 to replace the fan motor, which I already assumed was the problem.
I checked online for my model condenser and the motor is $268.60 on repairclinic.com.
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Posted on 6/30/25 at 7:57 pm to burgeman
Changed out one in one of my Trane units a few years ago. Tech wanted $800 for just the part. Trane sold it to me for 400. Installation was just plug and play.
Bedroom AC unit, in August.
Bedroom AC unit, in August.
This post was edited on 6/30/25 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 6/30/25 at 8:21 pm to burgeman
Probably not out of line, given your cost of $270, then consider their markup on the motor, plus 2 hours labor (doesn’t take that long) in the peak of summer, high demand repair time. And some techs like to put in a new capacitor, even if not needed, to mitigate any potential call back - that would included in the cost.
This is an easy DYI job for a person with average skills - I’ve changed out mine with an OEM motor bought on-line, probably took an hour. 3 wires to connect. Sometime the fan blade on an older unit unit is often “frozen” with rust to the shaft of the motor, and it can take a little time to remove - solvent, wait a while, etc. - I’m sure that included in a techs cost estimate. Anyway, a lot of HVAC Tech Y/T videos on removing frozen fan blade and installing a new fan motor. Most important thing is that the fan blade must placed in the exact same location on the new motor as on the old motor so if you DYI this make sure you take measurements before removing the old fan blade.
This is an easy DYI job for a person with average skills - I’ve changed out mine with an OEM motor bought on-line, probably took an hour. 3 wires to connect. Sometime the fan blade on an older unit unit is often “frozen” with rust to the shaft of the motor, and it can take a little time to remove - solvent, wait a while, etc. - I’m sure that included in a techs cost estimate. Anyway, a lot of HVAC Tech Y/T videos on removing frozen fan blade and installing a new fan motor. Most important thing is that the fan blade must placed in the exact same location on the new motor as on the old motor so if you DYI this make sure you take measurements before removing the old fan blade.
Posted on 6/30/25 at 8:30 pm to burgeman
I tried calling my normal ac repair guy but he is 2 days out
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Get him to give you a quote too.
My guy typically charges about $350.
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Get him to give you a quote too.
My guy typically charges about $350.
This post was edited on 6/30/25 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 6/30/25 at 11:46 pm to burgeman
The hardest part is diagnostics - which you already paid for and know the issue is actually the fan. If you are even mildly mechanically inclined it’s an easy job.
The news in Indianapolis actually did a story on how to change your own fan.
The news in Indianapolis actually did a story on how to change your own fan.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 6:13 am to burgeman
Depending on the manufacturer, you may need a puller to remove the fan blade. My Rheem/Ruud unit required one that you can buy online or at Coburns.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 8:55 am to burgeman
My fan is out as well but I can't even buy it. The HVAC mafia has Lennox parts on lockdown. My buddy's dad is a commercial HVAC tech and they wouldn't even let him buy it as he doesn't have the "residential" account set up with Lennox. Fan is covered under warranty but I'll have to pay $500 for labor to get someone to change it out.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 10:17 am to burgeman
I changed mine a few months ago. It was only 4 bolts and 4 wires to plug in. I bought the motor on Amazon for $150 and had it done in 30 minutes.
Posted on 7/2/25 at 11:10 am to burgeman
quote:
Does it really cost $500 in labor cost
It is peak season for HVAC techs…so, the answer is yes!
Posted on 7/2/25 at 1:17 pm to leftovergumbo
Just replaced my in-laws. Amazon $90.00 20 minutes
Posted on 7/2/25 at 2:56 pm to burgeman
Where you located. I just changed one out on my unit a month ago and then ended up changing the unit because the compressor was shot. I’ll sell it to you $100
Posted on 7/2/25 at 6:15 pm to Art Vandelay
I'm in Hammond, but it ended up being two wires got wore through and were touching. Got them fixed and it fired right up. Total cost: $0
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