
349336-762 – INDUCER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (CARRIER, AFTERMARKET, DIRECT, P326628-762)
Before condemning the inducer, check the control board fault code. If it says "pressure switch open," the issue is normally one of four things: a bad pressure switch, a bad inducer motor, a clogged flue vent, or a clogged hose between the switch and the inducer. Check the hose and vent first (cheapest -- pull the hose and inspect, look at the vent termination for nests / debris / ice), then bench-test the switch and the inducer. If the inducer truly is bad (won't spin, bearings shot, motor windings open), you need the direct-replacement assembly for your specific OEM part -- aftermarket inducers are engineered to drop into ONE specific equipment family, not as "spec-match" parts. Bring the old assembly or your unit's model + serial number; we'll cross to the right direct replacement at the counter.
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The draft inducer motor assembly pulls combustion gases out of your furnace and vents them safely outside. If your Carrier furnace won’t ignite, shows a pressure switch error, or the inducer is noisy or seized, this complete assembly replaces everything at once.
Specs: 115V. Aftermarket assembly, Packard 66762. Cross-references HC21ZE126.
Replaces: 326628-702, 326628-762, 347822-762, 349336-762, HC21ZE126, P326628-762, 66762
Fits: Carrier: 310AAV048090AAJA, 58STA090-16116; Bryant and Payne furnaces using inducer 326628-762.
Need help? See our Furnace Not Heating Guide.
In stock at Open To Public HVAC Parts in Dallas. We test parts at the counter before you buy. Call or text (214) 340-9421.
Specs
- TypeDraft inducer motor assembly
- OEM CompatibilityCarrier
Cross-reference numbers
This part replaces the following OEM and aftermarket numbers:
- P326628-762
- 349336-762
Not sure if your number matches? Call (214) 340-9421 or bring the old part in — bench-testing is free.
Fits these models
- Carrier / Bryant 80%+ and 90%+ AFUE gas furnaces using this draft inducer assembly (verify exact part number against your unit)
- Common Carrier model families: 58MVB, 58MVP, 58MEC, 58CVA, 58STA, 58TUA — verify cross-reference to your specific model
My furnace lights then shuts off after a few seconds -- is the inducer bad?
Almost never. That symptom is virtually always a dirty flame sensor -- the burner lights, but the sensor isn't pulling enough microamps to confirm flame, so the board closes the gas valve as a safety. Pull the flame sensor, clean it with fine emery cloth, reinstall. That fixes 9 out of 10 "ignites then dies" calls.
My furnace won't even try to ignite -- could it be the inducer?
Possibly. The ignition sequence is: thermostat calls heat -> inducer motor comes on -> inducer pulls negative pressure -> pressure switch closes -> ignition starts. If the pressure switch never closes, the board throws a "pressure switch open" fault code and the cycle never starts. Normal causes: (1) a bad pressure switch, (2) a bad inducer motor, (3) a clogged flue vent, or (4) a clogged hose between the switch and the inducer. Check the hose and vent first (free), then bench-test the switch and the inducer.
How do I test an inducer motor?
Pull the assembly, spin the wheel by hand -- should turn freely, no grinding. Apply 120V directly to the motor leads (skip the board) -- should run smoothly. If it doesn't spin, draws weak airflow, or bearings whine, replace.
Will an aftermarket inducer fit my OEM equipment?
Aftermarket inducer assemblies are engineered to be direct replacements for one specific OEM part -- they're not "universal" parts you spec-match like motors or fan blades. The aftermarket either replaces your exact OEM assembly (look for "DIRECT REPLACEMENT" in the title) or it doesn't fit at all. Bring the old assembly or your unit's model + serial number; we'll cross-reference at the counter.
How long should an inducer motor last?
8-15 years typical. Bearing failure is the usual mode. Sealed-bearing motors last longer than open-bearing.




