Handling Electric Motor Repair

Electric motors are an essential part of most large operations. They are used to create current that can be connected to a power grid or to directly fuel other machinery. These motors are complex pieces of industrial machinery and consequently it is not advisable for a person who is not a licensed repair person to attempt to repair them. The electric motor converts electronic power into mechanical power.

Electric motors come in different sizes and types, and the type you have is directly dependent on the purpose you use it for. All electric motors have the same basic operational principles and basic parts. They all have a rotor and a stator. The rotor moves while the stator remains still. Those two pieces form the backbone of the electric motor.

Most electric motors are magnetic in nature. Both the rotor and the stator produce a magnetic field which creates a torque, or pressure on the motor shaft and creates the rotation of the motor. This is how electric motors operate.

The most important part of your electric motor repair is locating and hiring a quality repairman. The way you know that they are qualified is by checking their license. A licensed repairman can handle the repair needs of your company. You can search online for a list of licensed repair men in your area and you can use that information to cross reference review sites to find one that is reputable. From there you can further narrow your list by geographic area or price or whatever is important to you.

After you've hired a repair service, you'll want an immediate examination of your broken motor. This will give you an estimate regarding the amount of time and money the repair will take and you can get the motor repaired and working again as soon as possible.

The repair is the first step in a long process of electric motor maintenance process. Once your electric motor has been repaired, you?re going to want to set up a regular maintenance schedule in order to minimize the cost and misery of future repairs. Maintenance of your electric motor is the single biggest thing you can do to minimize the need for repairs.

Although you may not want to spend the time and money it takes to maintain the motor, you will make that money back in the savings on not having so many major repairs. The better maintained a motor is the better it runs. You can save a lot of money on expensive repairs by spending a little in preventative maintenance.

Electric motor repair can take many forms, depending on what kind of electric motor you have and the nature of its use in your business. The best thing you can do with your broken electric motor is to find and hire a reputable repairman to do the repairs. Electric motor repair can be minimized by practicing maintenance on your electric motor.

Maria is an electrical engineer who specializes in circuit breaker retrofit. You may also be interested in reading more information about industry news.