Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How Does
the Energenie AB-PF Unit Work?
A: The Energenie AB-PF Unit reduces
the amount of power drawn from the
utility by storing (in its
capacitors) otherwise lost
electricity (watts) caused by the
inductive motors in your home. (Some
examples of inductive motors are Air
Conditioning units, refrigerators,
freezers, washers, dryers,
dishwashers, pool pumps, vacuum
cleaners, furnace blower motors,
fans etc.) The technology applied by
the Energenie Unit supplies that
stored electricity back to your
inductive loads, thus causing you to
decrease your demand from the
utility. If you decrease your demand
from the utility, your meter slows
down, and you use less electricity.
The thought is, you’ve already paid
for that electricity, why pay for it
and waste it when you can pay for
it, store it, and reuse it again.
This whole process is called power
factor optimization.
Q: Does the Energenie AB-PF 1/200
work in any home?
A: Yes it does, as long as you have
a circuit breaker panel with breaker
switches and not the old screw in
type fuses, the unit will work on
any single-phase electric
application for homes.
Q: Do you have a 3-phase
Energenie for businesses available
yet?
A: Yes. Our 3-phase unit has just
passed UL labs testing for
certification. There is a 200 amp
and a 400 amp model, called the
Energenie AB-PF 3/200 and the
Energenie AB-PF 3/400 respectively.
Q: Will the Energenie AB-PF 1/200
affect any of my appliances and
their normal use?
A: No, if anything, your motors will
run about 10% cooler, which is good
for a motor because heat is the
enemy of a motor.
Q: Is the Energenie AB-PF 1/200
tested and approved by independent
labs?
A: Yes, the Energenie AB-PF 1/200 is
UL listed and tested, and has also
been tested by the University of
Santa Clara California’s Electrical
Engineering department. Also, the
technology is recognized by the U.S.
Department of Energy.
Q: How much can I expect to save
per month by using the Energenie
AB-PF 1/200?
A: That depends on many factors. The
size of your home, the amount of
inductive motor load, and the amount
you are paying per kilowatt-hour for
electricity etc. However, generally
speaking users of the product have
seen up to 25% in reduced
consumption.
Q: How long will it take for the
Energenie AB-PF 1/200 to pay for
itself?
A: That depends on how much energy
you consume and the rate you are
paying per kilowatt-hour. Since the
cost of the Energenie AB-PF 1/200 is
constant, it is apparent that your
Energenie AB-PF 1/200 will pay for
itself faster if you consume more
power or pay higher kilowatt-hour
rates. Generally about 6-18 months,
but again, the above factors apply,
some will see sooner (6 months),
some will see later (18 months).
Q: Is the Energenie AB-PF 1/200
easy to install?
A: We recommend installation by a
professional electrician. The
unit is straightforward for any
licensed electrician to install. In
some instances, where electrical
panel is located in a conspicuous
indoor location, additional work may
be required.
Q: How long will the Energenie
AB-PF 1/200 last?
A: It has a predicted lifespan of up
to 20 years.
Q: Why haven’t I heard of this
product until now?
A: That’s easy, two words “cost
effectiveness”. Up until recently,
electric rates throughout America
were cheap, costing us 2, 3 or 4
cents per kilowatt-hour. Now,
electric rates are 8, 10, 12, 14,
and 19 and in some cases New York
City is 22 cents per Kwh, and Hawaii
is 33.5 cents per Kwh. Why do they
charge more? Well....because they
can. At the cheaper rates the
Energenie AB-PF 1/200 didn’t make
sense to most people, but at the
current rates, it makes all the
sense in the world. Now you can
take some action.
Q: What Energenie AB-PF 1/200
Surge Protection?
A: The Energenie AB-PF 1/200 also
protects the entire home against
power surges. No longer a need for
so many surge protectors in the
home. Energenie AB-PF 1/200 provides
a broad range of protection for
hardwired appliances and most home
electronics such as televisions,
satellite equipment, entertainment
systems, etc. The unit protects from
power line surges as well as spikes
caused by internal wiring problems,
loose connections and fluctuating
demand from large motors such as
appliances, vacuum cleaners, heating
and cooling equipment, etc.
Q: Is the Energenie AB-PF 1/200
Unit Warranted?
A: Yes, 5 year Manufacturers
Warranty for full replacement.
Q: Is there a “Money Back
Guarantee”?
A: Yes, 60-day money back guarantee.
If in 60 days, you don’t see
reduction in usage on your electric
bill, call us and let us know, and
we’ll give you details on how to
return the unit for a full refund of
the purchase price. Installation
cost will not be refunded.
If you are looking to lower your
electric bills call us today at
800.286.5959 or click on the link
below:
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