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The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on the Electric Bill

Saving Money Who doesn't want to save money? Here are 40 things you can do to your home to make that payment to your service provider a little easier. Energy Audit Local HVAC companies, your service provider and independent companies will provide this service. They can inspect your home and pinpoint the areas where something [...]

By Phil Harrison Stowers|2017-12-18T20:30:26+00:00January 4th, 2018|Categories: Energy Efficiency, Tips|Tags: dryer balls, electricity, energy efficiency, energy star, filters, programmable thermostat, water heater|0 Comments

8 Types of Electric Motors

Types of Motors Electricity drives electric motors and motors drive and control HVAC and refrigeration systems. Therefore, an understanding of the types is important. Each type will do a certain task at certain frequencies and duration. External Drive Motors External drive motors are found outside the housing of a compressor. A belt connects the compressor [...]

By Phil Harrison Stowers|2017-11-17T17:27:08+00:00October 9th, 2017|Categories: Features, HVAC Systems, HVAC Technology|Tags: capacitor run, capacitor start, electric motors, electricity, external drive motors, induction polyphase, induction run motors, permanent split capacitor run, repulsion start|0 Comments