March 15, 2013: New Controller Improves Energy Efficiency of Existing Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. — QwikProducts™ by Mainstream Engineering has announced the launch of QwikSEER+WattSaver™, a new electronic control designed to reduce the energy consumption of existing air conditioners and heat pumps. Using up to 13 percent fewer watts, the control instantly upgrades system efficiency.
According to the company, QwikSEER+ provides for a simple retrofit of existing air conditioning and heat pump systems using permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors. PSC systems are installed with the blower fan set to run at a single speed, even though the motor is capable of running multiple speeds. The QwikSEER+WattSaver control board monitors evaporator coil temperature and humidity levels and automatically selects the optimal fan speed based on real-time environmental conditions. The end result is savings of up to 13 percent in energy usage and lower humidity levels, supplying increased comfort at lower cost, says the company.