Electric Motor Repair

What Does an Electric Motor Do, and How Does It Work?

Electric motors have become commonplace practically everywhere, from home appliances, to vehicles, to toys, and many other domestic applications. Heavier-duty electric motors are a staple of many commercial and industrial machines, as well. But the principle of how all electric motors work is fairly simple. Current (either AC or DC) is passed through the motor, and the electromagnetic energy is used to create powerful magnetic fields, which are then harnessed to generate motion and accomplish work. Put even more simply, an electric motor uses magnets to create motion. The armature or rotor combines with other key motor components, often including a commutator, axle, brushes, and magnets to make it all happen. AC motors are generally designed to deliver more power and need less maintenance, while a DC motor tends to be more efficient. Which type of electric motor is best for each situation depends greatly upon what you’re asking it to do, and on what your particular application is intended to achieve.

In industrial environments, a wide variety of electric motor types are used to produce motion for lots of specific applications. Some of the more common types of industrial electric motors include servo motors (or servos), stepper motors, spindle motors, pump motors, hoist motors, and crane motors, just to name a few. These are used for machining fabrication, production, processing, transportation, and many other essential functions. If you’ve got something that needs doing in your business, an electric motor can probably help you do it – and also help you do it better.

What Can Lead to Electric Motor Failure?

Electric motors are the force which drives many important processes for business and industries. But even the toughest commercial equipment occasionally needs service, and sometimes experiences premature failure. Here are some of the more common issues we see with electric motors that come to our dedicated repair shop at AES:

Impacts from heat & high temperatures

One of the most common causes for electric motor deterioration is exposure to high heat. Sometimes the source of this heat is external, and sometimes it can also be produced by the motor itself. This extra heat can spell eventual doom for a motor; exposure to just a few extra degrees of heat can reduce the life of motor windings insulation by half.

Lubrication issues

Proper lubrication is important for most any machine, but this becomes even more crucial for motors which are designed to operate at high speeds and produce a lot of torque. Too little lubrication can result in excessive wear, and too much lubrication can create too much pressure on the system. It’s important to make sure you’re using the right type of lubricant for your motor too, paying special attention to properties like consistency, viscosity, and heat ratings.

Contaminant intrusion

Contaminant intrusion is a definite potential threat for electric motors. For this reason, many motors are placed inside of protected enclosures. Even so, dust and small particles can still sometimes find their way inside. In other industrial environments, chemical vapors or other fluids can pose a threat, too. Intrusion by any of these items can shorten the life of your motor.

Moisture exposure

Moisture and humidity will negatively impact most any electrical component over time, and this can result in real damage where electric motors are concerned. Maintaining a proper working environment for your motor can help to extend its life. And if you aren’t going to be using your motor for any length of time, it’s important to store it in a protected space where condensation and humidity are controlled, as well.

Power surge & power supply issues

Electric motors depend upon a steady flow of current in order to operate. It’s very important to maintain a steady, protected power supply. Current surges, over-voltage, and under-voltage conditions can all lead to electric motor malfunctions; in extreme cases, these situations can even lead to a motor failure.

Electric Motor Repair with AES

Got a commercial or industrial electric motor in need of balancing, adjusting, or maintenance? The AES team can take care of that; our machine and motor technicians are trained, experienced, and equipped for servicing, rewinding, and restoring nearly every sort of electric motor. Motor repair is one of our specialties!

Send Your Electric Motor to AES

Pack your electric motor (along with whatever other equipment you have that needs service) with foam, bubble wrap, or appropriate protective material, and just send it to us! And if your equipment is particularly large, heavy, or requires any special transportation consideration, our team knows how to handle that, too. If you’re able to describe any specific issues you’ve been noticing with your motor, that will be helpful as well. But if all you know is that your motor isn’t working right, that’s OK too. Just send it to AES! Our team can effectively troubleshoot it and diagnose it, and we can provide whatever service or repair solution may be needed.

Shipping Instructions

Ship your equipment to AES at 101 Technology Lane, Mount Airy, NC 27030, with your name, company name, phone number, email, mailing address, and any other relevant contact information. Our team will take it from there, and we’ll get the process moving for restoring your electric motor back to its optimal working condition.

Equipment Check-in, Troubleshooting, & Repair Quote

Once we receive your electric motor, we’ll check it in and also assign a unique tracking ID. We’ll then get right into the troubleshooting and evaluation phase, where we’ll break your motor down and assess every individual component. We’ll then be able to share a repair quote describing exactly what we’ll need to do in order to get your equipment back up and running as good as new.

Personalized Follow-Up

Your individually-assigned Customer Service Representative will connect with you personally; at AES, we’re big believers that the individual, personal touch is best. We’ll let you know what we discover after analyzing your motor, including any specific repair and/or service recommendations.

Let’s Get Your Electric Motor Spinning Again!

Once you approve the repair quote, we’ll get your electric motor right on our team’s service schedule. We follow a thorough process for electric motor breakdown, repair, rewinding, and restoration. Once everything is put back together and ready-to-go, we’ll conduct some full-load testing to make sure everything is working properly with your electric motor. After our quality assurance steps are complete, we’ll carefully package your items for a safe return, and then we’ll promptly ship your equipment back to you.

Why You Should Entrust AES with Your Electric Motor Repair Services

Of course, other companies will tout their ability to provide electric motor repairs, but none of those other repair providers can take care of your equipment – and take care of you – like AES can! Here are some specific reasons you should choose AES as your trusted electric motor repair partner.

Quality Repairs

At AES, quality work is really what we’re all about. We’re committed to delivering the best possible quality of repair services for every electric motor – along with any other piece of equipment you need repaired – every time. We’ve successfully repaired countless numbers of electric motors of every brand for our satisfied clients. We’d be happy to serve your specific equipment repair needs, too.

Quick Turnaround

What’s your repair timetable? Most likely, you’d like to have everything done NOW – who wouldn’t? But also understand that a quality electric motor repair will require a certain amount of time and attention in order to complete with excellence. Even so, our trained & skilled technicians can get the job done for you quickly, too! We have a fast standard turnaround time of 8-10 business days for most projects, but you can also opt to place a RUSH on your order, if that’s what your timetable dictates.

Experienced Repair Technicians

Electric motor repair isn’t just some sort of “side job” for us at AES. The fact of the matter is that we have a full team exclusively dedicated to nothing but motor repairs, motor rewinding, and motor rebuilding. Our team possesses decades of combined experience, so it’s fair to say that we know what we’re doing! And we don’t just rest in our wealth of experience alone. We also provide regular training opportunities for our team members, to make sure we’ll always be ready to serve your needs, now and in the future.

A More Cost-Effective Solution

Industrial electric motors can often be incredibly expensive to replace. In the case of some older equipment, the original manufacturer may not even be in business anymore. Replacement isn’t your only option, and really may not be your best solution, either. The AES team can service and restore your electric motor for less, and we’ll return it to you in like-new (or even better-than-new) condition. Our clients appreciate the way AES comes alongside to meet their equipment repair needs, while also saving them lots of time, money, and needless potential headaches!

Industry’s Best Warranty!

Don’t miss this important nugget, either. Every repair provider out there will try and tell you that they do great work, but not every provider actually stands behind their workmanship the right way. At AES, we’re proud to back everything we do, which is why we offer an industry-leading 24-Month Limited Warranty for ALL REPAIRS. If a problem should arise within the warranty period that’s deemed to be related to our workmanship, we’ll provide a follow-up service for you at NO cost! Now, that’s some real peace-of-mind service!

Connect with AES for Your Electric Motor Service Needs

Ready to get your electric motor up and running again, so your machinery can continue producing the work – and results – you need? We can make that happen for you, and more; AES has your needs covered! Reach out today at (866) 386-1001, and let us provide you with your perfect repair solution! We’re standing by to help!