01-0161 Nordyne 1/4 HP 1 000 RPM Blower Motor (208–230 V, 1 Phase)
01-0161 Nordyne 1/4 HP 1 000 RPM Blower Motor (208–230 V, 1 Phase)
Product Description
The 01-0161 blower motor is a direct-drop replacement for Nordyne and OEM furnaces requiring a 1/4 hp, 6-pole PSC motor. It runs on 208–230 VAC, single-phase power and spins at approximately 1 075 RPM under load. Housed in a rugged steel frame with integrated thermal overload protection, it ships pre-wired with a multi-lead harness for high, medium and low speed selection.
Key Features
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1/4 hp permanent-split capacitor (PSC) design
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6-pole winding for strong low-speed torque at 1 075 RPM
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Three-speed operation via color-coded leads
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Counter-clockwise rotation (viewed from shaft end)
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Built-in thermal overload cutout
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Pre-attached wiring harness and mounting bracket
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame Size | 5.5 in housing diameter |
| Shaft | 1/2 in × 4 in steel, CCW |
| Voltage | 208–230 VAC ±10 % |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Horsepower | 1/4 HP |
| Speeds | High / Medium / Low |
| Full Load Amps (FLA) | 3.8 A at high speed |
| Speed @ High | 1 075 RPM |
| Thermal Protection | Internal auto-reset overload |
| Bearings | Permanently lubricated sleeve |
Compatibility
Fits Nordyne, Coleman, Concord, Ducane, and Intertherm furnaces originally equipped with a 1/4 hp, 6-pole, 1 075 RPM CCW blower motor. Always verify nameplate data before ordering.
| Furnace Model | Series | MBH/Ton | Housing Frame | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9MA024A1 | Multi-position | 2 Ton/24 | 5.5 in | CCW |
| G9MA030A1 | Multi-position | 2.5 Ton/30 | 5.5 in | CCW |
| G9MA036A1 | Multi-position | 3 Ton/36 | 5.5 in | CCW |
| G9QC036A2 | Horizontal | 36 MBH | 5.5 in | CCW |
| E9MH040B1 (Coleman) | Energy Plus | 40 MBH | 5.5 in | CCW |
| G8QA060E (Intertherm) | Horizontal | 5 Ton/60 | 5.5 in | CCW |
| G9QC050A1 (Concord) | Horizontal | 50 MBH | 5.5 in | CCW |