Description
Meet the A.O. Smith Century USQ1252, a robust 2.5 HP motor built to keep residential, commercial, and industrial systems running smoothly. Crafted with Century’s decades of precision and reliability, this 48Y-frame, 230V motor is designed to be a dependable replacement that restores performance without the guesswork.
Key advantages of choosing the USQ1252
- Exacting specifications — 2.5 horsepower, 48Y frame, and 230V operation provide a proven fit for many OEM configurations and equipment that require a compact, high-output motor.
- Direct replacement potential — Replaces legacy parts like 5235A and 620117, making it a practical, downtime-saving choice for established systems.
- Heritage you can trust — From A.O. Smith Century to Regal Beloit America, this motor comes from a lineage with 75+ years of engineering excellence in residential, commercial, and industrial motors.
- Designed for modern efficiency needs — Built to work with electronically controlled systems and updated control schemes, helping your equipment run more consistently and reliably.
- Extensive compatibility and support — part of a complete line that serves OEMs and replacement channels nationwide, with trusted distributors ready to support installation and maintenance.
Ideal uses and scenarios
- Replacement motor for HVAC components such as air handlers, blowers, and other 48Y-frame configurations that require 230V power.
- Replacement option for pool and spa equipment and other residential/commercial pumping applications that rely on the 48Y, 230V motor footprint.
- Any system that previously used a USQ1252, or similar Century/A.O. Smith motor, seeking a robust, OEM-grade substitute with proven performance.
Install with confidence — To ensure a smooth swap, verify mounting compatibility with the existing 48Y footprint and confirm wiring matches the original configuration. If you're upgrading to newer control electronics, this motor’s design supports integration with current-efficiency setups while preserving a familiar mechanical fit.
What’s included — This listing covers a single USQ1252 motor. Cross-reference with your equipment’s part numbers to confirm compatibility and minimize downtime during replacement.
Experience the trusted reliability of Century/A.O. Smith with the USQ1252 motor — a purpose-built solution for durable performance across HVAC, pool, spa, and general equipment that relies on a 48Y, 230V motor footprint.
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Regal Beloit America, Inc. (Century Electric Motors / A.O. Smith Electric Motors) is a leading supplier of electric motors for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. With operations in the United States, Mexico, China, and Europe, Regal Beloit America, Inc. has the ability to serve its customers electric motor needs on a global basis. We offer a comprehensive line of hermetic motors (used in air conditioning compressors), fractional horsepower A/C and D/C motors, and integral horsepower motors. We sell our products directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and replacement motors to HVAC and pool/pump distributors. |
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