Our final installment of motor troubleshooting basics will look into possible causes of HVACR motor overheating. We will look at several potential overheating culprits, from the obvious to the not-so-obvious.
Some motor problems occur due to a service or maintenance issue with the motor. Some occur because the motor was not suited for the job. Some require basic maintenance, and still others require a change in the facility's power infrastructure. Those will require that you bring in another professional: a qualified electrician.