By Hannah McKenzie | June 7, 2013
Q: I’d like to reduce my energy bills to save money and improve the environment, but I find a lot of conflicting information about the best ways to do it. What can I do in my home that will really[…]
By Hannah McKenzie | May 24, 2013
Q: How dangerous is mold? A: Unfortunately, the answer is not easy. There are some molds that are very toxic to people, but it is more common for people with conditions like asthma and allergies to react to molds, which[…]
By Hannah McKenzie | April 11, 2013
Q: Should I turn off my air conditioning when I go on summer vacation? A: Shutting off your air conditioning will save money on your electric bill, but there is also a reasonable chance you will have to spend a[…]
By Hannah McKenzie | March 30, 2013
Q: I just read a money saving article that says I can save “up to $200 a year” by installing an insulation blanket around my electric water heater. I’ve seen these for sale at the local hardware store for about[…]
By Hannah McKenzie | February 21, 2013
Q: How can I address condensation on my windows? Are energy-efficient windows a good idea? A: In North Carolina and most of the U.S., you can expect window replacements to pay for themselves with energy savings in 40 to 80[…]
By Hannah McKenzie | January 5, 2013
Q: We have ceiling fans in every room in the house, and every year my husband and I argue about whether to reverse the fans and use them during the winter. My husband has gone on the web and read[…]
By Kristi Brodd | March 17, 2010
A good motor repair is a two-way street. It will help if you can provide the following information or answer the following questions: Complete nameplate information including manufacturer, horsepower, speed, voltage, phase, enclosure, catalog, part and/or model number, frame size[…]
By Kristi Brodd | February 17, 2010
Our lab is the first in the world to be NVLAP-accredited under the National Institute of Standards (NIST) for motor efficiency testing program and remains the only independent motor test lab in North America. We are proud to maintain accurate results[…]
