A direct-fit replacement draft inducer blower motor engineered to restore proper combustion air flow in a wide range of residential and light-commercial furnaces. This motor cross-references to Rheem, York, Nordyne, Goodman, Janitrol, Trane, Packard, and Universal part numbers, making it one of the most versatile inducer motor replacements on the market. Built-in thermal overload protection and Class B insulation deliver reliable, long-service operation.
The draft inducer motor is the heart of your furnace's venting system. It pulls combustion gases through the heat exchanger and out the flue before the burner ignites, ensuring safe, efficient operation. When this motor fails -- or runs at reduced speed -- the furnace pressure switch trips, the burner won't light, and heat stops. Replacing it with the correct motor restores normal pressure-switch operation and safe venting.
The Fasco A079 (also catalogued as NBK Parts 12168 and Packard 82483) is a shaded-pole, open-frame motor with a 3.3-inch diameter frame, sleeve bearings, and a 24-inch lead pre-wired with one stripped end and one flag terminal for fast reconnection. The rectangular blower outlet matches the original housing geometry on supported furnace brands.
Replaces 19+ part numbers across Rheem, York, Nordyne, Goodman, Janitrol, Trane, Packard, and Universal -- one part covers many furnace platforms.
Integrated thermal overload automatically cuts power if the motor overheats, protecting the furnace control board and wiring from secondary damage.
24-inch lead with one stripped wire and one flag terminal matches original wiring harness connections without splicing or extra adapters.
Independently certified to UL and CSA standards, meeting safety requirements for furnace replacement components in residential and commercial installations.
This motor is a verified replacement for the following part numbers:
The shaded-pole motor design is the industry standard for draft inducer applications because it requires no starting capacitor, has no brushes to wear, and is tolerant of the dusty, high-temperature environments inside a furnace cabinet. The open-frame enclosure allows the motor windings to dissipate heat efficiently during continuous-duty operation. Sleeve bearings are pre-lubricated for long service life and are well-suited to the fixed-orientation mounting common in inducer assemblies.
This motor is listed and sold under multiple catalog numbers depending on the distributor: NBK 12168, Packard 82483, and Fasco 7021-5004 all refer to the same unit as the Fasco A079. If you sourced your original part under one of those numbers, this is the correct replacement.