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Evergreen™ IM saves homeowners money, makes heating/cooling systems more efficient
Like a compact-fluorescent replacement for a standard light bulb, the Evergreen IM motor gives homeowners a cost-effective option to make their homes more energy efficient. By replacing the motor in their home’s heating/cooling system with an energy-efficient Evergreen IM motor, a homeowner can save up to 25% on home energy bills.
Fort Wayne, IN (Vocus) – August 20, 2009 – Evergreen™ IM, by Genteq™, is the first high-efficiency motor made exclusively to replace the standard motors found in many residential heating and cooling systems. Like a compact-fluorescent replacement for a typical light bulb, Evergreen is the high-efficiency replacement for a standard motor.
How your furnace works
Many homes have traditional “single-stage” heating and cooling (HVAC) systems that function in either “on” or “off” mode, resulting in a sudden blast of air followed by a period of inactivity. More sophisticated “two-stage” systems run continuously at a low setting and then switch to a higher setting when the thermostat dictates. Running continuously at a low setting keeps the home’s air circulating and, thus, the temperature more even.
Two-stage systems incorporate a highly efficient motor called ECM (electronically commutated motor), which uses up to 74% fewer watts than a single-stage motor.
Until recently, any homeowner wanting the efficiencies of a two-stage system in their home had to purchase a new heating/cooling system. The introduction of Evergreen IM has given homeowners a new option. Rather than purchasing an entirely new HVAC system, a homeowner can opt to have the motor in their existing system replaced with an Evergreen motor at a fraction of the cost.
“Previously, the only option for consumers who wanted more energy-efficient HVAC in their homes was to purchase a complete new two-stage system, said Paul Selking, HVAC industry leader for Genteq. “Evergreen IM gives homeowners the ability to simply replace the inefficient motor with a high-efficiency ECM model.”
Evergreen benefits the homeowner in the following ways:
- Uses less energy
- Ramps up gently, eliminating uncomfortable temperature swings
- Operates quietly, without noisy on/off cycles
- Improves air flow, maximizing filtration systems and benefiting allergy sufferers
- Balances temperatures and minimizes hot and cold spots
Evergreen is the world’s first high-efficiency motor for replacing an existing blower motor in residential heating and cooling equipment. Evergreen is based on over 20 years of field-proven ECM technology made by Genteq. Genteq is a division of Regal Beloit (NYSE: RBC), a leading manufacturer of mechanical and electrical motion control and power generation products serving markets throughout the world. Headquartered in Beloit, Wis., Regal Beloit has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit the company’s web site at JoinTheGeneration.com.