The Fasco A324 is a direct-replacement draft inducer blower motor engineered to restore proper combustion air flow in select Fasco and Lennox furnaces. Rated at 230 volts and 3400 RPM with a permanent split capacitor (PSC) design, this motor matches the original electrical and mechanical specifications so your furnace resumes safe, efficient operation without custom modification.
Draft inducer motors are the workhorse of a forced-air furnace -- they pull combustion gases through the heat exchanger and exhaust them safely before the main blower fires. When this motor fails, the furnace will typically lock out on a pressure switch fault or simply fail to start. Replacing it with an exact-spec unit like the Fasco A324 is the fastest path back to heat.
This motor carries part number 12167C (also listed as NBK Parts 12167) and is a confirmed replacement for the original Fasco 7062-1909 inducer assembly as well as multiple Lennox model numbers. All electrical ratings -- voltage, amperage, frequency, and RPM -- match the OEM specifications, so no wiring or mounting modifications are required.
Permanent split capacitor construction delivers smooth, efficient single-phase operation with consistent torque -- the same design used in OEM Fasco inducer assemblies.
Ball bearings provide longer service life and quieter operation compared to sleeve-bearing alternatives, especially in continuous-run or high-cycle furnace applications.
Integrated thermal overload protection shuts the motor down if it overheats, protecting both the motor and surrounding furnace components from damage.
Class B winding insulation is rated for continuous operation up to 130 deg C (266 deg F), providing a meaningful safety margin above the 104 deg F ambient rating.
This motor is a confirmed direct replacement for the following OEM part numbers. Verify your existing motor's voltage, RPM, and mounting configuration before ordering.
The A324 ships with pre-stripped motor leads and switch leads terminated with female spade (F) connectors, matching the original harness layout found in these Fasco and Lennox furnace assemblies.
Before installing, confirm the furnace pressure switch hose and tubing connections are clear and undamaged -- a blocked or cracked pressure switch hose is a common cause of inducer motor burnout and will damage a new motor if not corrected first.