How to safely wire the motors, what to know about the wire colors, and more.

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.

If a potential relay is malfunctioning, the compressor motor is in danger of not starting, stalling, locking rotor, or even burning out. That is why technicians should understand how to troubleshoot potential relays.

HVAC industry members are debating how the DOE’s new rules — the first-ever for commercial and industrial fans — will impact their operations.

Regal Rexnord’s booth at the AHR Expo had a clear theme: energy efficiency.

Here is the trending technology that three motor manufacturers are saying will improve the future of motors in HVAC.

The question of replacing a blower versus an entire system – versus the chance something else is the real culprit – remains a case-by-case challenge.

With the recent surge of interest in IAQ options, consumers might easily forget that those components must still work within a system.