* Generally cylindrical: Most blower motors are cylindrical or slightly barrel-shaped.
* Fan blades: They have a visible fan wheel or impeller with blades that are designed to move air. These blades can be various shapes depending on the airflow requirements.
* Housing: The fan blades are enclosed in a metal or plastic housing that protects the motor and provides structural support. This housing might have various mounting points.
* Electrical connections: There will be wires or terminals sticking out for electrical connections to a power source. This could be a simple plug or more complex wiring harness.
* Shaft: A central shaft connects the motor to the fan blades.
* Size: Size varies enormously. A furnace blower motor will be much larger than one in a car's HVAC system.
In a car: It's typically a relatively small, cylindrical unit often located behind the dashboard or glove compartment. It usually has a plastic housing and may have a plug connector for the electrical wiring.
In a furnace: This is usually a much larger, more robust motor with a sturdy metal housing and a more substantial fan. It might have multiple mounting points and more complex wiring.
In other applications: Blower motors are used in many things – computers, dryers, etc. Their size and appearance will be determined by the application.
Without knowing the specific application, it's impossible to give a more precise description. Searching for images online for "[application] blower motor" (e.g., "car blower motor," "furnace blower motor") will give you the best visual representation.
