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By Mabuhay EnergyBlog2 min readJuly 1, 2023

The Truth About: Inverter Technology

The Truth About: Inverter Technology

Uncover the truth about inverter technology with Mabuhay Energy. Here, we give you a rundown of what inverter technology is, how inverter technology works in air conditioners, and how it saves more…

Uncover the truth about inverter technology with Mabuhay Energy. Here, we give you a rundown of what inverter technology is, how inverter technology works in air conditioners, and how it saves more electricity than a traditional air conditioner.

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What is Inverter Technology?

Inverter technology is a type of motor control that uses a variable frequency drive (VFD) to control the speed of an electric motor. This allows the motor to operate at the most efficient speed for the given load, which can lead to significant energy savings.

How does Inverter Technology work?

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Fixed-speed Aircon Compressor (Traditional air conditioner): Only has 2 settings: On and Off

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Aircon Compressor With Variable Frequency Drive (Inverter air conditioner): Not limited to fixed settings

Is it good to leave your inverter ACs on the whole day?

The short answer is no. The inverter air conditioner unit of your home still consumes a large amount of electricity to function. The longer the air conditioner operates, the higher its energy consumption will be.

Inverter technology allows the AC to operate more efficiently by varying the speed of the compressor thus letting it consume less electricity than a traditional AC.

What are the factors that affect the energy efficiency of your inverter appliances?

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High Temperatures

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Air Leaks

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Poor Maintenance

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Sources: https://101appliance.com/inverter-technology/

Woodford, C. (2020, August 17). Inverters. Explain That Stuff.

https://www.explainthatstuff.com/how-inverters-work.html

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