Genteq is a brand of HVAC motors and capacitors under Regal Rexnord Corporation. The line originated from GE's Commercial and HVACR Motors and Capacitors businesses, acquired by Regal-Beloit in 2004 (GE had developed ECM motor technology for HVAC since the mid-1980s). Regal-Beloit rebranded as Genteq in February 2009. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana; manufacturing in Mexico. Serves HVAC equipment OEMs and the HVAC service/replacement market.
Product Lines
- Evergreen IM Motor: ECM replacement for PSC direct-drive blower motors; NEMA 48-frame (5.6" diameter); 115V/230V dual voltage; up to 80% efficiency; soft start/stop; 1/2 and 1 HP; 6kV surge protection
- Evergreen EM Motor: Drop-in replacement for OEM constant torque ECM blowers (X13, Endura Pro, Ensite, Ensite Air); 600-1,200 RPM; NEMA 48-frame; automatic rotation sensing; pre-programmed out of box
- Evergreen CM and OM motors for specific HVAC applications
- OEM ECM motors for furnace, air handler, and heat pump equipment manufacturers
- ACCLIMATE blower assemblies (ECM motor + engineered blower housing)
- DEC Star Blower: motor mounted outside blower inlet for improved airflow efficiency
- Capacitors: Run capacitors, start capacitors, dual-section (round and oval); range of microfarad values and voltage ratings
Why Technicians Specify Genteq
- 30-plus year ECM motor history originating from GE's HVAC motor program
- Evergreen IM: upgrades PSC blower to ECM efficiency (up to 80% vs. 30-40% for PSC) without equipment replacement
- Soft start/stop reduces blower noise at startup and shutdown
- Evergreen EM: pre-programmed, same plug connector as majority of OEM constant torque ECMs, no configuration required
- Capacitors widely available through HVAC wholesale as a trusted replacement brand
How to Choose Genteq Products
PSC blower replacement/upgrade: Evergreen IM in 1/2 or 1 HP; confirm NEMA 48-frame fit, shaft length, and diameter. OEM ECM constant torque replacement: Evergreen EM (same plug, pre-programmed). Capacitor: match microfarad value and voltage rating from equipment nameplate; do not substitute lower voltage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Evergreen IM? ECM replacement for PSC blower motors; up to 80% efficiency vs. 30-40% for PSC; NEMA 48-frame, soft start/stop.
- Evergreen EM replaces? X13, Endura Pro, Ensite, Ensite Air OEM ECM motors; same plug, pre-programmed, no configuration needed.
- Who owns Genteq? Regal Rexnord; originated from GE's HVACR motors/capacitors business (acquired 2004, rebranded 2009).
- Capacitors? Yes. Run, start, and dual-section capacitors in range of microfarad and voltage ratings.
- Efficiency? Evergreen IM: up to 80%. Typical PSC blower motor: 30-40%.