901838 Nordyne 5.5" Blower Motor 1/3HP 240V 4-Speed
901838 Nordyne 5.5" Blower Motor 1/3HP 240V 4-Speed
1/3hp 4-speed motor with plug. 240V, 2.6A, 1050RPM, type U26. Wiring: black-high, blue-med high, yellow-medium low, red-low, browns-run cap. Shaft size 1/2" x 3.25". Housing 5.5" diameter x 4.5" deep.
Requires a 7.5/370V run cap PRCF7-5A (not included).
Replaces 620810, 620838 & 901295.
🧩 Product Overview
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Part Number: 901838
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Type: Blower Motor
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Horsepower: 1/3 HP
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Voltage: 240V, single-phase
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Amperage: 2.6–2.8A
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Speed: 1050 RPM
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Speeds: 4-speed (Black–High, Blue–Med High, Yellow–Med Low, Red–Low)
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Rotation: Clockwise (CW)
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Frame: U26
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Shaft Size: ½″ diameter × 3.25″ length
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Mounting: Direct-fit with plug connector
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Run Capacitor Required: 7.5 µF, 370V (e.g., Nordyne 622132)
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Weight: ~18 lbs
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Housing Dimensions: 5.5″ diameter × 4.5″ deep
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Maintenance: Oil every 6 months with SAE 20
✅ Compatible Nordyne Units
This motor is used in a wide range of electric furnace models, especially in mobile home and modular applications:
| Furnace Series | Compatible Models (Typical) |
|---|---|
| E1EH Series | E1EH010H, E1EH012H, E1EH015H, E1EH017H, E1EH020H, E1EH023H |
| Intertherm / Miller | Mobile home electric furnaces with 240V blowers |
| Nordyne Modular Units | B5BM Series with 1/3 HP blower configuration |
Also replaces older motor part numbers: 620810, 620838, and 901295
🛠️ Installation Notes
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Ensure correct speed tap wiring per unit schematic.
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Replace capacitor during install to ensure full torque and efficiency.
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Ideal for technician kits servicing Nordyne electric furnaces from early 2000s to mid-2010s.