Can The Three Wire Replacement Fan Motor For Ventline Range Hoods Be Used On A Two Wire Motor?

Updated 04/25/2022 | Published 04/24/2022

Question:

Replacement Fan Motor for Ventline Range Hoods Item # BVD0278-00 My fan only has 2 wires on it. This replacement fan motor has 3. Is this the motor I need for a PH-8 100CFM? And how would it hook up? This is in my range vent hood.

asked by: Terry C

Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, even though your motor has two wires, you can still use the Replacement Fan Motor for Ventline Range Hoods # BVD0278-00.

The reason this motor has three wires means it can be used also on two speed motors. Since your motor only has two wires, that would indicate that you have a single speed motor.

You will either need to use the blue wire which is for low speed, or the red wire for high speed, and cap off the unused wire.

I have added a schematic for # BVD0278-00 as well, which should help you out.

expert reply by: Bryce D