A direct-replacement PSC draft inducer motor engineered to restore proper combustion airflow in select Carrier and ICP forced-air furnaces. Pre-matched capacitor included -- no hunting for separate components. Housing is sold separately.
The draft inducer motor is the first component to spin up when your furnace calls for heat. It evacuates combustion gases and creates the negative pressure that allows the burners to light safely. When this motor fails, the furnace locks out on a pressure-switch fault and the heat stops. The Packard 66649 is a factory-spec replacement that gets you back online without modifying the flue assembly or housing.
Packard (also sold under the NBK Parts label as SKU 20293) has built replacement HVAC motors to OEM specifications for decades. This unit is a plug-and-play fit for the Carrier and ICP part numbers listed below, using the same 208-230V single-phase PSC design as the original.
Permanent Split Capacitor design with the run capacitor already included. No need to source a separate capacitor before installation.
Ball bearings provide longer service life and quieter operation compared to sleeve-bearing alternatives, especially in the vertical shaft orientations common to draft inducers.
Built-in thermal overload automatically cuts power if the motor overheats, protecting the windings and preventing a secondary failure from a blocked flue or restricted intake.
Class B insulation rating (130 deg C max winding temperature) handles the elevated ambient heat found inside furnace cabinets without premature insulation breakdown.
The Packard 66649 is engineered as a drop-in replacement for the following OEM part numbers:
Always verify your existing motor's voltage, RPM, shaft diameter, and mounting configuration against the specs below before ordering. Draft inducer motors are not universally interchangeable even within the same furnace brand.
Draft inducer replacement is a straightforward task for qualified HVAC technicians and experienced DIYers comfortable working inside furnace cabinets. Key steps to verify before installation: