How do I check rotation direction?

Look at the shaft end. CW (clockwise) viewed from the shaft means the blower wheel pulls air toward the motor body. CCW pulls air away. Wrong rotation will burn out the motor and break the wheel within days. The data plate marks rotation; bring the old motor in if it's faded.

What's 4-speed PSC mean?

The motor has 4 winding taps for different speeds, color-coded leads (typically black=high, blue=med-high, yellow=med-low, red=low, white=common). Wire to the speed tap your blower needs; cap unused leads.

Why do double-shaft motors keep failing?

Texas heat, weak run caps, and dirty squirrel-cage blowers cause 95% of double-shaft failures. Clean the blower wheel, replace the cap on schedule (every 5-7 years), and the motor will last.

Can I swap a 3-speed for a 4-speed?

Yes — the extra speed gives you finer airflow control. Wire to whichever tap matches your needs, cap the unused leads.

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D258 – DOUBLE SHAFT BLOWER MOTOR (1/5-1/10 HP, 1550 RPM, 230V)

Name: D258 - DOUBLE SHAFT BLOWER MOTOR (1/5-1/10 HP, 1550 RPM, 230V)
Brand: Universal
SKU: D258
Price: 189.72 USD
Availability: InStoreOnly

SKU D258·Replaces D258

$189.72

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Pro tip

Double-shaft direct-drive blowers fail almost always because the cap got weak and the bearings overheated. Before driving over, pull the cap and bring it — we test free. If it's the motor, match HP, RPM, voltage, AND rotation direction (CW or CCW from shaft end). Wrong rotation will burn a new motor in days. Bring the old one in; we'll match it.

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27,000+ In Stock

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Since 1998

🏪 In-Store Pickup Only — We do not offer shipping or online ordering. Visit our Dallas location to purchase.

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Symptoms of failure

No air at the vents but the outdoor unit is running
Blower hums but the wheel will not turn
Squealing or rumbling from the indoor unit
Airflow is weak on every register in the house
Blower runs for a few minutes then cuts out on the limit
Burning smell from the air handler or furnace closet

Seeing these does not always mean this part is the culprit. Bring the old one in and we will meter it at the counter, free, before you buy.

If your indoor unit runs but produces weak or no airflow, the blower motor may need replacement. The Fasco D258 is a 5-inch double-shaft motor used in fan coils, PTACs, and small air handlers. Common signs of failure include a motor that won’t spin, overheats, or makes loud bearing noise.

Specs: 1/5 to 1/10 HP, 1550 RPM, 208-230V, 5″ diameter, double shaft, resilient ring mount, sleeve bearings, auto overload protection

Replaces: D258

Fits: Common in fan coil units, PTACs, and small commercial air handlers using a 5″ double-shaft motor at 208-230V. Bring your old motor for a match.

Need help? See our AC Not Cooling Troubleshooting Guide.

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Specs

TypePSC double-shaft direct-drive blower motor
Horsepower1/5-1/10 HP
Voltage230V
RPM1550 RPM
Frame48Y

Installing it yourself

Difficulty 4/5Typical time 60-90 minutes

Kill power at the furnace or air handler switch and at the breaker. Confirm 0V.
Photograph every wire and the exact depth of the wheel on the shaft before anything comes out.
Slide the blower assembly out. It is heavier than it looks - support it.
Loosen the set screw and pull the wheel. A wheel puller saves a lot of swearing.
Match HP, voltage, speed count, rotation and frame. PSC and ECM X13 are not interchangeable.
Set the wheel to the same depth on the new shaft and tighten the set screw on the flat.
Reinstall, reconnect by wire color, restore power and check for vibration.
If it is an ECM, the module and the harness are part of the job - bring the old one so we can match it.

Power off at the disconnect first, every time. Not sure partway through? Bring it to the counter and we will walk it with you.

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