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Introduction
The ECM Service Guide provided by Genteq
is a troubleshooting tool like no other. It covers
over 20 years worth of OEM (Original Equipment
Manufacturer) and aftermarket residential HVAC ECM
motors including the Variable Speed indoor blower
motor models 2.0, 2.3, Eon
®
, and 3.0, Constant
torque Evergreen
®
indoor blower motor model X13
®
&
Endura
®
Pro, Constant Speed outdoor fan motor model
142 and 142R, and the Constant Torque Evergreen
®
indoor blower motor. Genteq
®
motors have been used
almost exclusively in OEM equipment including fossil
fuel furnaces, electric air handlers, geothermal and
package systems. Regardless of the manufacturer
of the appliance, this guide will help troubleshoot the
Genteq ECM motor driving it. It is our hope that this
guide will provide a simple and accurate process for
troubleshooting all of our motors.
About the Company
In 1987 General Electric introduced ECM technology
to the residential HVAC industry. This technology is
predominantly used in variable speed indoor blower
motors, constant speed induced draft motors and
condensing fan motors. These innovative motors
changed the industry by providing unmatched
efficiency as well as comfort options not possible with
PSC induction motors.
In 2004 the Regal Beloit Corporation acquired General
Electric’s Commercial and HVACR Motors and
Capacitors businesses with the right to use the GE
brand through 2009. These divisions were named GE
ECM by Regal Beloit, GE Commercial Motors by Regal
Beloit and GE Capacitors by Regal Beloit.
In 2009, Regal Beloit announced the rebranding of
those GE branded businesses under the name Genteq,
for markets that include residential and commercial