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20 Surges a Day: The Hidden Risk Facing Inverter HVAC

High-efficiency HVAC systems save energy, but poor power quality can destroy them in seconds

Fred Kreusch

May 3, 2026

Your next compressor failure might start at the electrical panel.

Behind the Scenes: A Look at Regal Rexnord’s All-Electric Innovations

Electrification Mega-Trend Shaping the HVAC Products of the Future

Dylan Kurt

September 25, 2024

To serve customers who want to decarbonize and become more efficient, the folks at Regal Rexnord are leveraging new technology to meet new standards.

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Troubleshooting PSC Fan Motors

Common problems are usually electrical or mechanical failures

Joe Marchese

July 15, 2024

Troubleshooting PSC fan motors is a common task for service technicians, and failures tend to be either electrical or mechanical.

HVAC Solutions Help Data Centers Achieve Sustainability

The right equipment can reduce energy consumption, as well as the carbon footprint

Joanna R. Turpin

June 19, 2023

The rapid expansion of data centers has raised concerns about their massive energy use and carbon footprint. However, adopting sustainable HVAC solutions can reduce a data center’s environmental impact and energy consumption.

Comparing and Contrasting PSC, ECM 2.3, and X13 HVACR Motors

X13 ECMs provide very efficient operation and tend to work well in single stage- and two-stage equipment

Paul Flora

May 7, 2023

PSC motors can be referred to as constant speed motors; X13 ECMs can be referred to as constant torque motors; and ECM 2.3 variable-speed motors can be referred to as constant airflow motors.

ABB Acquires Siemens’ Low-Voltage NEMA Motor Business

May 5, 2023

The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021.

ABB invests $170 million in the US

April 14, 2023

ABB is accelerating its growth strategy in the U.S. by investing approximately $170 million and creating highly skilled jobs in manufacturing, innovation, and distribution operations.

How Inverter Technology Revolutionized HVAC Systems

Inverter-driven compressors reduce energy usage and carbon emissions, while providing better comfort

Joanna R. Turpin

March 23, 2023

Inverter technology is being incorporated into a wider range of HVAC systems, allowing the equipment to operate at lower speeds and consume less energy, which results in significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions.