The All Pro Podcast

Selecting The Right Motor For Your HVAC

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Learn about the different motor options in HVAC equipment and how they can affect your home's comfort and energy savings. Check out our latest podcast episode!


0:00:00

Introduction to the topic of motor options in HVAC equipment

0:01:07

Explanation of single stage motors and their function

0:01:35

Introduction to two-stage motors and their benefits

0:02:20

Overview of multi-speed motors and their capabilities

0:03:05

Introduction to variable speed motors and their advantages

0:03:28

Discussion on the number of stages variable speed motors can have

0:04:44

Benefits of variable speed motors in addressing hot and cold spots in homes

0:06:15

Comparison of variable speed motors to single and two-stage motors

0:07:35

Additional benefits of variable speed motors, including energy savings and improved comfort

0:09:18

Hot and cold spots

0:09:24

House humidity issue

0:10:04

Variable speed recommendation for comfort

0:10:24

Noticeable difference when switching motor configurations

0:10:50

Variable speed better for multi-story homes

0:11:03

Air cleaner improves air quality

0:11:20

Smooth temperature vs. hot and cold fluctuations

0:11:48

Consistency is key for home comfort

0:12:17

Understanding motor types for educated decisions


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Summary:

Discover the different types of motors used in HVAC equipment and how they impact energy savings and comfort in your home. From single stage to variable speed, learn how each motor works and the benefits they provide. Join hosts Dave and Katie as they break down the importance of motor options in HVAC systems and share their personal experiences with variable speed motors. Whether you're dealing with hot and cold spots or looking to improve energy efficiency, this episode will help you make informed decisions about your HVAC system.


Key Takeaways:

⚡️Variable speed motors can ramp up or slow down as needed to evenly maintain temperatures, eliminating hot and cold spots in a home.

⚡️Multi-stage motors offer several speeds, which allows for more precise temperature control and potentially lower energy usage compared to single-stage motors.

⚡️Variable speed systems may run longer than traditional ones, but this constant operation helps with energy savings and alleviating humidity issues in homes.

⚡️Additional solutions such as thermostats with averaging sensors can complement variable speed systems in addressing uneven temperature issues without a complete HVAC system overhaul.

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Quotes:

  • "We use this variable speed product in a lot of homes that say they have hot and cold spots or uneven temperatures between the first and the second floor because."
  • "If the system can run longer, it's going to be able to get rid of those hot, cold spots in the house."
  • "Variable speed is a lot like your car, you know, you have the fancy dials. You say I want it, you know, 70 degrees in my car and your car knows to speed up the motor, slow back the motor, speed up the motor, add more heat, add more cool, whatever it needs to do to hit the temperature."
  • "So you gotta think, so if the system can run longer, it's going to be able to, to be able to get rid of those hot, cold spots in the house instead of just because it's circulating air, long circulating air, it's not just shutting down real quick."
  • "It's consistently working even, and it'll ramp up and it'll ramp down as it needs to."
  • "Your energy bills and, and it helps with humidity and stuff in the home."
  • "That made a huge difference. Like, huge, huge difference."
  • "You want your, you want your temperature to be in your house like this. You don't, you don't want like that. You know what I mean?"
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