Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

In HVAC installations, the largest share of energy consumption can be attributed to equipment such as chillers and boilers. However, fans also have a significant energy footprint, especially those in ...

When the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issues the final versions of it its long-awaited fan efficiency test and efficiency standards rules over the coming months, it will apply regulations to a ...

INDIANAPOLIS — In my last Home Zone, I showed you how to change out a capacitor in your air conditioner. That $15 part and 15 minutes of work saved me about $300 off an estimated repair bill. This ...

Shaded-pole Electric Motor Shaded-pole electric motors in the HVAC industry, are usually used only for application fractional horsepower applications wherein the start and run torque requirements are ...

Proper selection of component fans used in HVAC equipment continues to be a primary consideration in strategies to increase cooling efficiencies in data centers. Newer fan technology and pending fan ...

AC Maintenance Tips: Regular cleaning is essential to maintain the AC's cooling efficiency. In an attempt to do this, many ...

A synchronous and synchronous motors are the two main categories of ac motors. The induction motor is a common form of asynchronous motor and is basically an ac transformer with a rotating secondary.

Q-PAC, a manufacturer of advanced commercial HVAC fan systems, has released two new control panel options: the Fan-Only and Fused Disconnect solutions. These options formally join Q-PAC’s lineup of ...

Basic annual AC tune-ups typically cost between $70 and $250, with most homeowners paying around $130. But your price will depend on several factors, including the age of your system and whether you ...