An electric motor is an electrical machine that converts electricity into mechanical energy. Most electrical motors operate through the interaction between your motor’s magnetic field and electric current in a wire winding to generate force in the form of rotation of a shaft.

Electric motors are used in a broad selection of industrial, commercial, and home, applications, such as fans, pumps, compressors, elevators, and refrigerators. They are also the central components in motor vehicles, heating system ventilating and cooling (HVAC) equipment, and home appliances.