--- title: "Electric motor installation and repair in Christchurch | 4.9 Star" description: "Motor installation and repair: Christchurch, Mudeford, BH23. NAPIT notification follows notifiable work, and a certificate follows the motor circuit test." canonical: "https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-christchurch/three-phase-motor-installation-repair" --- # Electric motor installation and repair in Christchurch > Motor installation and repair: Christchurch, Mudeford, BH23. NAPIT notification follows notifiable work, and a certificate follows the motor circuit test. When a Christchurch business needs Motor installation and repair, MX2 Electrical notifies notifiable work through NAPIT and leaves the test certificate with you after the motor circuit is tested. ## Pricing for motor installation and repair We believe in plain pricing with no surprises. Our labour rate is charged by the hour, with materials and new equipment priced separately before installation starts. - Electric motor installation and repair: from £70 an hour; from £70 an hour - Labour is charged at an hourly rate for on-site diagnostic testing, component replacement and fitting. - The cost of replacement motors, starter contactors, capacitors or cables depends on frame size and rating. - Any specialist off-site rewinding work is quoted separately before the motor is removed from your premises. ## Electric motor installation and repair across Christchurch We serve Christchurch from our base in Poole. - Christchurch town centre - Mudeford - Burton - BH23 ## What happens on the day Every motor visit follows a methodical electrical process to isolate the equipment, diagnose electrical faults and verify correct mechanical operation. ### Safe isolation and inspection We begin by locating the circuit at the distribution board, proving isolation with approved voltage indicators, and locking off the supply. We then record the nameplate data, check starter contactors, and examine the terminal box for thermal discolouration. ### Motor repair or replacement If a unit requires renewal, we unbolt the existing frame, align the replacement drive, connect the incoming supply cables and torque all terminals. On repairable equipment, we renew starter capacitors, replace worn terminals, or fit replacement bearings. ### Rotation checks and electrical testing Once reassembled, we energise the circuit to confirm the direction of shaft rotation, measure running amperage against full-load current ratings, and inspect earth continuity. All covers, seals and mechanical guards are secured before handover. ## Frequently asked questions about motor installation and repair ### What is the difference between single phase and three phase motors? Single phase motors operate on a standard 230 volt supply, typical in homes and small shops for pumps, garage openers and domestic extractor fans. Three phase motors run on a 400 volt supply, offering greater efficiency and torque for industrial machinery such as heavy compressors, hoists and machine tools. ### Can a burnt out motor be repaired on site? Minor issues like faulty starting capacitors, loose terminal connections, worn contactor points or damaged bearings can often be repaired on site. If the internal copper windings have suffered complete breakdown, the motor must either be exchanged for a new unit or sent to an off-site rewind facility. ### Why does an electric motor trip the circuit when switched on? A motor draws a heavy surge of current on startup. If the internal insulation has failed, a bearing has seized, or the circuit breaker is the wrong curve rating for inductive loads, the protection device trips instantly. We carry out insulation and winding resistance tests to identify the exact cause. ### Will I receive an electrical certificate for motor work? When we run a new dedicated circuit, install a new distribution board or make notifiable alterations to the installation, we issue an electrical installation certificate backed by our NAPIT registration. Routine component replacements on existing circuits are tested and recorded without needing statutory notification. ### Are you registered and insured to work on commercial electrical systems? Yes. MX2 Electrical is registered with NAPIT and TrustMark, and we carry two million pounds of public liability insurance. We work on both residential and commercial electrical systems in compliance with British Standard 7671. ## Other services in Christchurch - [Electrician in Christchurch](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-christchurch): Electrical repairs, inspections and planned installations for homes, landlords and suitable business premises across Christchurch and BH23. - [Electric motor installation and repair (all areas)](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/three-phase-motor-installation-repair): MX2 Electrical installs and repairs single and three phase motors in Poole and Dorset. Starting from £70 per hour. 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