Why Springfield Contractors Choose First Electric Motor Shop as Their Local Motor Parts Supplier
Running a contracting business in Central Illinois is tough. You're managing jobs, customers, schedules, and budgets all at once — and the last thing you need is to lose a day waiting on a part that should have been on your truck. First Electric Motor Shop has been the go-to motor parts supplier for HVAC, electrical, and general contractors across Springfield and Central Illinois for over 50 years. Here's why local contractors choose us — and why we think you should too.
We're Local — And That Means Something
There's a difference between buying from a national distributor and buying from a neighbor. First Electric Motor Shop is a locally owned Springfield business — we live here, we work here, and our success depends on the same local economy yours does. When you work with us you're not a account number in a system. You're a fellow small business owner and we treat you that way.
We're in this together. Your success means more thriving businesses and more satisfied customers across Central Illinois. That's something no national parts supplier can offer you.
Parts When You Need Them — Not Days From Now
Nothing kills a job's profitability faster than waiting on parts. Our Springfield shop stocks the most commonly needed electric motors, capacitors, contactors, bearings, belts, pulleys, fan blades, and motor accessories — ready for you to pick up today.
When we don't have something in stock our distributor network covers the entire Midwest. We source parts from distributors in Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Kansas City — meaning we can get just about anything you need fast. No waiting a week for a shipment from a warehouse across the country.
Contractor Accounts — Simple and Fast
We make it easy to do business with us. Setting up a contractor account at First Electric Motor Shop takes minutes and gives you streamlined purchasing, a dedicated point of contact, and the ability to keep your jobs moving without delays. Whether you run a one person operation or manage a crew of technicians we'll set up an account that works the way your business works. Stop in or give us a call — we'll have you set up same day.
Contractor Pricing That Protects Your Margins
We know margins matter in the contracting business. First Electric Motor Shop offers contractor pricing to qualified trade professionals on motors, parts, and accessories. As an authorized dealer for Baldor, US Motors, WorldWide Electric, Century, Marathon, and more we can compete on price while keeping quality high. Ask us about volume pricing on repeat orders and ongoing projects — the more you buy the better it gets.
A Small Team That Knows Your Name
One of the biggest frustrations contractors tell us about dealing with large suppliers is getting lost in the shuffle. Long hold times, rotating staff who don't know your account, and no one who understands what you actually need. That's not how we operate.
First Electric Motor Shop is a small team of experienced motor specialists. When you call us you talk to someone who knows motors, knows your account, and can give you a straight answer fast. We pride ourselves on the kind of hands on personal service that's getting harder and harder to find. When you walk through our door we know who you are.
Union Shop — IBEW Local 193
First Electric Motor Shop is a proud union shop represented by IBEW Local 193 out of Springfield, IL. For union contractors and union affiliated businesses that matters. When you source parts and services from us you're supporting union labor right here in Central Illinois. Our technicians are trained journeymen held to the highest standards of skill and professionalism — and that shows in everything we do.
We're More Than Just a Parts Counter
What sets First Electric Motor Shop apart from a typical parts supplier is that we can actually help you solve problems — not just sell you a part and send you on your way. Our experienced technicians can help you diagnose a motor problem over the phone, identify the right replacement when the original is discontinued, advise on the best motor for a specific application, and provide onsite service support when you need backup in the field.
Think of us as an extension of your team. When you run into a motor problem you haven't seen before give us a call — we've probably seen it and we're happy to help.
Onsite Service Support for Your Jobs
Sometimes a motor problem on a job site is too complex to handle alone or the equipment is too large to move. First Electric Motor Shop's field technicians are available for onsite service calls throughout Central Illinois. We'll come to your job site, diagnose the problem, and either repair it in the field or bring it back to our shop for a faster turnaround. You get one bill and a single point of contact — making your job easier and your customer happier.
What We Supply to Contractors Every Day
Here's a look at what contractors regularly source from First Electric Motor Shop:
HVAC contractors come to us for condenser fan motors, blower motors, capacitors, contactors, and motor accessories for residential and commercial systems. Electrical contractors source single and three phase motors, control components, and specialty motors for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. General contractors rely on us for pump motors, replacement parts, and onsite service support across all types of projects. Plumbing contractors source pump motors and accessories for water systems, sump applications, and commercial pump installations.
If you're not sure whether we carry what you need give us a call. If we don't have it in stock we can almost always get it to you the next day through our Midwest distributor network.
Let's Build a Relationship
We're not looking for one-time transactions. We want to be your long term motor parts partner in Springfield — the shop you call first when you have a motor problem, the place your guys know they can stop by and get what they need fast, and the team that helps you take better care of your customers.
That kind of relationship is built over time. It starts with a phone call or a visit to our shop. Come see us and let's talk about how First Electric Motor Shop can make your contracting business more efficient and more profitable.
Ready to Open a Contractor Account?
Setting up is fast, easy, and free. Call us at 217-698-0672, stop by our shop at 1130 W Reynolds St in Springfield, IL, or contact us online. We're open Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
First Electric Motor Shop — Springfield's local motor parts supplier for contractors since 1972. We're in this together.