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Guides from Capitol Electric Motor Repair Inc.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Submersible and Sump Pumps: What's Worth Repairing

Submersible and sump pumps fail for a small number of predictable reasons. Here's what to check before you decide whether to pull one for repair.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Variable Frequency Drives, Explained in Plain Terms

A VFD does one thing, it changes how fast a motor turns, but that one thing pays for itself in specific places and not in others.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read

The Warning Signs a Motor Gives Before It Fails

Motors rarely fail without notice. Heat, noise, vibration and current draw all tell you something beforehand, if someone is paying attention.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read

What a Motor Rewind Actually Involves

Rewinding a motor is a real, sequenced process, not a slogan. Here is what happens between a failed motor arriving and a rebuilt one going back to work.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Repair or Replace: How to Decide on an Industrial Motor

A plant motor going down is not automatically a buying decision. Here's how to think through repair versus replacement, and why the math changes with horsepower.