MOT13178 Trane Motor

Overview

The Trane MOT13178 Motor is a genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) electric motor, engineered as a replacement component for various Trane Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. It is typically identified as a 1/3 horsepower (HP) motor. This motor is essential for driving fans or blowers, facilitating proper air circulation and maintaining temperature control within compatible HVAC equipment.

Features

• Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part, ensuring compatibility and reliable performance within Trane systems.
• Commonly identified as a 1/3 HP motor.
• Designed to operate on single-phase (1 Ph) power.
• Features a permanent split capacitor (PSC) design for efficiency.
• Often built with a specific frame size (e.g., 48Y or 5.6-inch diameter) suitable for blower or fan applications.

Specifications

• Horsepower (HP): 1/3 HP (0.33 HP)
• Phase: Single-Phase (1 Ph)
• Voltage: Typically 208-230V
• RPM (Revolutions Per Minute): Often rated around 1075 RPM or 825 RPM, depending on the application (e.g., condenser or blower).
• Shaft Diameter: Commonly 1/2 inch.
• Application Type: Generally used as a blower motor or fan motor.

Applications

The Trane MOT13178 Motor is widely used across various Trane and American Standard HVAC units. Its primary application is as a replacement motor for the indoor blower assembly in furnaces and air handlers, or occasionally as an outdoor condenser fan motor, where it ensures reliable air movement for heating, cooling, and ventilation processes.