{"product_id":"payne-pa16na03600gaaaa-fan-motor-1v8cy2","title":"OEM Payne Condenser Fan Motor 1\/4 HP for PA16NA03600GAAAA","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOEM Payne Condenser Fan Motor HC31GE229 for Model PA16NA03600GAAAA\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the factory OEM condenser fan motor (part number \u003cstrong\u003eHC31GE229\u003c\/strong\u003e) engineered specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003ePayne PA16NA03600GAAAA\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-ton single-stage split-system air conditioner. The condenser fan motor drives the outdoor fan blade to pull air across the condenser coil, dissipating heat from the refrigerant. When this motor fails, the system will overheat, trigger high-pressure lockout, or simply stop cooling — leaving you with warm air or a compressor that shuts down within minutes of startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM part HC31GE229 | Matched HP, RPM, and rotation direction for Payne PA16NA03600GAAAA | 48-frame permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor | Factory-specified shaft diameter and mounting configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM vs Generic:\u003c\/strong\u003e This factory OEM motor is wound and balanced to exact Payne specifications, ensuring correct airflow, amperage draw, and bearing life. Aftermarket motors often carry broader tolerances that can reduce efficiency, void equipment warranties, or cause premature compressor failure due to inadequate heat rejection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall difficulty: 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e — Requires disconnecting line voltage at the disconnect box before any work begins. Tools needed: multimeter, nut driver set, wire stripper, and needle-nose pliers. Photograph all wiring and note blade pitch and rotation direction before removal. Capacitor may need replacement simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-year OEM factory warranty. In-stock units ship same business day from our warehouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and tested for the Payne \u003cstrong\u003ePA16NA03600GAAAA\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-ton, 16 SEER split-system condenser. Always verify your unit's data plate HP, voltage, RPM, and rotation specification against the motor nameplate before installation. Our fitment team is available to confirm compatibility before you order — same-day shipping available on all in-stock OEM parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Payne","offers":[{"title":"OEM","offer_id":62909036560755,"sku":"PAYNE-PA16NA03600GAAAA-FAN_MOTOR-HC31GE229","price":128.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Generic","offer_id":62909036593523,"sku":"PAYNE-PA16NA03600GAAAA-FAN_MOTOR-HC31GE229-GEN","price":112.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-fan-motor-HC31GE229_a8c35d12-deb3-431c-8c4e-c37823960bbb.jpg?v=1780717227","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/payne-pa16na03600gaaaa-fan-motor-1v8cy2","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}