{"product_id":"first-co-m8-blower-motor-1-8-hp-240v-60hz-1ph-1550-1625-rpm-2-speed-double-shaft","title":"First Co. M8 Blower Motor | 1\/8 HP | 240V 60Hz 1PH | 1550-1625 RPM 2-Speed Double Shaft","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Co. M8 Blower Motor | 1\/8 HP | 240V 60Hz 1PH | 1550-1625 RPM 2-Speed Double Shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe First Co. M8 Blower Motor is the essential \"muscle\" for compact fan coil units, engineered specifically to drive the air circulation in First Co. HX and HH furnace and air handler series. As a Genuine OEM component, it acts as the system's \"brain\" for airflow delivery, utilizing a two-speed design to balance energy efficiency with consistent heating and cooling performance in small-footprint residential applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine OEM Replacement: \u003c\/strong\u003eDirectly identified by part number M8, ensuring exact factory mounting and electrical compatibility without modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Speed Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a 2-speed motor design with a maximum of 1625 RPM, allowing the system to adjust airflow based on real-time temperature demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Shaft Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with a 6.5\" x 1\/2\" x 6.5\" double shaft to simultaneously drive dual blower wheels in compact air handlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolved Bearing Noise: \u003c\/strong\u003eEffectively fixes issues related to grinding or high-pitched squealing caused by worn-out bearings in older 1\/8 HP motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Thermal Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantly monitors motor temperature to provide an automatic safety shutdown in the event of airflow restriction or overheating. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: \u003c\/strong\u003eFirst Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e M8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: \u003c\/strong\u003e013923141187\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\/GTIN: \u003c\/strong\u003e850046856396 \/ P259161\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorsepower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 HP (0.12 - 0.13 HP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208-230\/240 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase: \u003c\/strong\u003eSingle Phase (1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmperage: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.1A to 2.5A (Full Load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRPM: \u003c\/strong\u003e1550 – 1625 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" x 1\/2\" x 6.5\" (Double Shaft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitor Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 MFD \/ 370V \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛠️ HVAC Depot Pro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a Picture First: Before disconnecting the multi-colored wires from your old motor, snap a photo of the wiring harness and speed tap connections. The M8 motor uses specific leads for High and Low speeds; ensuring these are mapped correctly to your control board prevents the unit from underperforming or accidentally running in reverse. Diagnostic Check: Always inspect your blower wheels for debris or imbalance during installation; an unbalanced wheel is the leading cause of premature failure in these smaller 1\/8 HP motors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross-Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuperseded\/Legacy Numbers: 137244, P259161, 2573531.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal IPN: 3025208.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHX Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n(Suffixes: 15HX, 18HX, 19HX).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHH Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n(Suffixes: 6HH).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nCompatible with select small-chassis First Co. fan coils and air handlers utilizing a 5.6\" diameter motor frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"First Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52451497214315,"sku":"M8","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/9683\/9531\/files\/original_ac2ff433-5d74-4280-ba71-e54c8979fa8e.jpg?v=1760124166","url":"https:\/\/tophvacparts.com\/products\/first-co-m8-blower-motor-1-8-hp-240v-60hz-1ph-1550-1625-rpm-2-speed-double-shaft","provider":"HVAC Parts and Equipment Depot Open To Homeowners and Contractors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}