Variable-Speed Motor

A variable-speed motor allows your HVAC system to operate at a wide range of speeds, giving you precise control over the temperature in your home.

What is a Variable-Speed Motor?

A variable-speed motor enables your HVAC system to operate at different speeds depending on the situation. This allows for greater control and efficiency over the temperature in your home, which can save you money on your energy bills, and make it easier to keep your home comfortable all year round. A variable-speed motor also helps to reduce wear and tear on other components of your HVAC system, resulting in a longer lifespan for your system. 

How does a variable-speed motor work? 

In an HVAC system, variable-speed motors are connected to variable frequency drives (VFDs). The VFD monitors the incoming power from your electricity provider and sends this information to the variable-speed motor, instructing it to adjust its speed accordingly. This helps ensure that your system is always operating at maximum efficiency and saving you money on energy bills.

Watch this video to learn the difference between variable speed, two-stage, and single-stage HVAC systems.

Benefits of variable-speed motors 

• Energy efficiency: By regulating the speed of the motor, you can ensure that your system is always working at its maximum efficiency
• Money savings: Because these motors optimize energy efficiency, they can save you money on energy bills. 
• Reduced wear and tear: Variable-speed motors help reduce wear and tear on other components of your HVAC system, resulting in a longer lifespan for your system. 
• Greater temperature control: These motors allow for greater control over temperature in your home, so it’s easier to keep it comfortable all year round. 

How to install a variable-speed motor

Installing a variable-speed motor is not a job for the faint of heart. It requires expertise, and we recommend that you hire a professional HVAC technician who has experience with these types of motors. They will be able to install the variable-speed motor correctly, ensuring it operates safely and efficiently. To learn more or to get started, reach out to a Trane HVAC dealer near you today.