HVAC Capacitors 101
There are two basic types of motor capacitors most commonly used in HVAC. The run capacitor and the start capacitor. Motor capacitors are used to either increase run efficiency of the motor or to give it an initial joult to jump start the motor. They are sometimes referred to as motor starter capacitors or power capacitors. Motor capacitors are only used for single-phase motors that generally see heavy use throughout the HVAC industry. Typical applications... [Read More...]
Frequently Asked Questions
Efficiency and cost savings Purchasing a heating or air conditioning system is no small matter. However, if your existing system is old, in need of repair or simply inefficient, purchasing a new unit, one which can be as much as 60% more efficient than a system purchased just 10 years ago, can offer long-term benefits. Rather than continuing to pay for ongoing maintenance and costly monthly bills, invest in a new system today that will save you... [Read More...]
How a Packaged System Works
Facts: Package units are unique, all-in-one systems that supply both cooling and heating equipment in one "package." These units sit on the ground or rooftop outside of your home or business. Package units come in three forms: Packaged heat pumps offer heating and cooling using heat pump technology. Packaged air conditioners cool your home and can heat it as well, using electrical strip heat. Packaged gas-electric units offer all-in-one... [Read More...]
How a Central Heating System Works
Facts: A furnace works to keep a home warm in the winter and plays a critical part in the operation of an air conditioning system. Furnaces produce heat through the combustion of natural gas in the furnace's burner. The heat produced from this process then passes through a heat exchanger. Air from your home's return air ducts is blown over the heat exchanger, thus warming the air. The furnace's blower then blows the warmed air into... [Read More...]