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Turning something on and off shortens the life of one or more components in any circuit. In the case of a motor the start current is increased over run current so that every time you start the motor that start up current is imposed on the motor. Over time the higher current can melt the covering of the motor winding or weaken the structure of parts carrying the current. The quality f the individual parts will determine how much the life of the motor is reduced. There are also mechanical affects that may shorten life like the contact between rotor and stator.

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