When your burner motor fails, your heat stops. Our technicians carry OEM motors on every truck for fast, same-day replacement. We diagnose accurately, install correctly, and get your heat back on quickly.
Common Beckett motors on every truck. Most replacements completed same-day.
Every motor replacement backed by our workmanship guarantee plus manufacturer warranty.
No heat is an emergency. We prioritize motor failures to get you warm again quickly.
The motor is what makes your Beckett oil burner work. It spins the blower fan to provide combustion air and drives the fuel pump that delivers oil to the nozzle. When the motor fails, everything stops. No motor means no heat, no matter how new or well-maintained the rest of your system is.
Burner motors are workhorses that run thousands of hours over their lifetime. Most last 10-15 years before wearing out. But when they start to fail, the symptoms can range from subtle (slightly longer startup times, minor humming) to obvious (complete failure to start, grinding noises). Catching motor problems early can sometimes prevent a complete breakdown on the coldest night of the year.
As Long Island's Beckett specialists since 1981, we've replaced thousands of burner motors across Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We know which motors fit which models, we stock the most common ones on our trucks, and we can source any motor within 24 hours. When your motor fails, we get your heat back on fast. Learn more about our complete oil burner repair services.
Watch for these warning signs that indicate motor trouble.
Complete failure to start when the thermostat calls for heat is often a dead motor or failed capacitor.
If you hear the motor hum but it won't turn, the motor is likely seized or the capacitor has failed.
Worn bearings create grinding, squealing, or rattling sounds. This motor is on borrowed time.
An electrical burning odor from the burner unit indicates overheating motor windings. Call immediately.
A motor that's too hot to touch is working too hard. Failing bearings or electrical issues cause this.
Burner starts and stops repeatedly? Could be motor overheating and thermal protection kicking in. See our troubleshooting guide.
Professional service that gets your heat back on right.
We verify the motor is the problem, not a capacitor, wiring issue, or control board failure.
We identify the correct replacement motor for your specific Beckett model and configuration.
Professional installation with proper mounting, coupling alignment, and electrical connections.
Full operational test including startup, run cycle, and combustion analysis.
A failed motor means no heat. When you're cold and waiting for service, you need technicians who show up fast, diagnose accurately, and have the parts to fix it right the first time. That's what we deliver.
Get answers to common questions about Beckett motor replacement.
Common signs include: the motor won't start or hums but doesn't spin, loud grinding, squealing, or rattling noises, the motor runs but the burner doesn't fire properly, a burning smell coming from the burner unit, the motor feels extremely hot to the touch, or the burner cycles on and off frequently. If you notice any of these symptoms, call us for a diagnostic before the motor fails completely.
Motor replacement typically costs between $350-$600 total, depending on your burner model. This includes our $189 service call, the motor (usually $150-$350 for OEM quality), and installation labor. We always provide a complete quote before beginning work, so there are no surprises.
In most cases, replacement is more cost-effective than repair. Burner motors are sealed units, and attempting to repair internal components often costs more than a new motor while providing less reliability. However, sometimes the issue is a failed capacitor or wiring problem rather than the motor itself. Our technicians diagnose the actual cause before recommending replacement.
For most Beckett models, motor replacement takes 1-2 hours. We stock common motors on our service trucks, so many replacements can be completed same-day. If your burner requires a less common motor, we can typically source it within 24 hours from our local suppliers.
We provide a 90-day labor warranty on all motor replacements. The motor itself carries the manufacturer's warranty, typically 1-2 years depending on the brand. We use quality OEM and OEM-equivalent motors from trusted manufacturers like Beckett, Wayne, and Suntec.
It depends on the age and condition of your burner. If your Beckett is under 15 years old and otherwise functioning well, motor replacement makes sense. For older burners with multiple failing components or poor efficiency, a complete burner replacement may be more economical long-term. We'll assess your entire system and give you an honest recommendation.
Complete Beckett oil burner care for your Long Island home.
Don't wait for complete failure. If your burner motor is showing signs of trouble, call us today for fast, professional diagnosis and replacement.
Call (631) 214-2387