The efficiency of your motor can affect the amount of energy and money used to operate your HVAC system. Studies have shown that an efficient HVAC motor can save 20 percent or more on operating costs.
The motor proven to increase HVAC motor efficiency by the greatest amount is the ECM (electronically commutated motor) model.
An ECM is a modified DC motor that uses a built-in inverter and a magnet rotor to control energy use. A series of ball bearings gives the motor the ability to run at high speeds without the need for oiling. The motors do not overheat and do not waste energy on motor cooling like some other HVAC motors. The operator can control the motor by programming the desired speeds and run times to maximize energy savings. A well-programmed ECM offers significant savings for homeowners.
ECMs can increase the efficiency of a standard HVAC unit by 25 percent or more. Most HVAC motors have an efficiency between 12 and 45 percent. ECMs have an efficiency between 65 and 75 percent.
An HVAC technician can replace the motor in an existing furnace or air conditioning unit with an ECM. This simple procedure can result in large monetary savings for Florida homeowners in conjunction with other simple energy-saving methods.
For more information about how you can improve your HVAC motor efficiency, contact us at Action Heating and Air Conditioning. We provide Northeast Florida residents with expert HVAC service, repair and installation. We can install a new ECM into your air handler or air conditioning unit and provide many other HVAC maintenance services.
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