OEM Carrier Condenser Fan Motor 1/4 HP 460V — HC39GE468 for Model PY3PEA048090AA
This is the genuine OEM replacement condenser fan motor for the Carrier PY3PEA048090AA packaged unit. The condenser fan motor drives the outdoor fan blade to pull air across the condenser coil, rejecting heat and allowing the refrigerant cycle to function properly. When this motor fails, the condenser coil overheats, triggering high-pressure lockout or causing the compressor to shut down on thermal overload — resulting in a complete loss of cooling. Common failure symptoms include the outdoor fan not spinning, a buzzing sound with no blade movement, the unit running briefly then tripping, or the motor housing becoming excessively hot to the touch.
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Specs: 1/4 HP | 460/400V | 60/50 Hz | 0.70 Amps | 1100/900 RPM | Single Phase | 48Y Frame (5-5/8" diameter) | CW Rotation (shaft up) | 1.5" Shaft Diameter | Closed Enclosure | 3-wire lead
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OEM vs Generic: This is a genuine Carrier Factory Authorized Part (FAP), engineered to exact factory specifications for the PY3PEA048090AA. OEM motors are designed away from the unit's natural resonance frequencies to minimize sound, and are tested to 100,000 on/off cycles and 50,000 total running hours — standards that most generic alternatives cannot match.
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Install Difficulty: 3/5 — This is a 460V commercial/light-commercial application. Disconnect and lock out all power before beginning. Tools needed: multimeter (confirm voltage and capacitor discharge), nut driver set, wire strippers, needle-nose pliers. Always photograph wiring and rotation direction before removal. Verify shaft-up rotation (CCW when viewed shaft-up) matches your fan blade pitch before reinstalling. Replacing the run capacitor at the same time is strongly recommended.
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Warranty: 1-year OEM factory warranty. In-stock and ships same business day from our warehouse.
Compatibility: Designed as the direct OEM replacement for Carrier model PY3PEA048090AA packaged units. Also crosses to GE/Genteq part numbers 5KCP39KFV110AS and 5KCP39MFS303BS. Always verify voltage (460V — not for standard residential 208-230V applications) and HP rating against your unit's data plate before ordering. Our HVAC parts specialists are available to confirm fitment — contact us before you order if you have any questions.