Motor maintenance
Having the right motor for the job and maintaining it properly is critical as this maximises efficiencies:
- Fan-cooled motors can accumulate dirt and grease.
- Misaligned motors will create excessive vibration.
- Inadequate ventilation will make the motor run hot.
- Loose connections, overheating and lack of proper lubrication can all negatively impact on motor performance.
Given that motors can be expensive to run, having them maintained properly will save you money. It’s estimated that proper maintenance can improve the efficiency of a motor by 10–15%.[1]
To find out more about motor maintenance, visit: EnergyCut.info/motor-maintenance
Up to 95% of a motor’s costs can be attributed to the energy it consumes over its lifetime, while only about 5% are typically attributed to its purchase, installation and maintenance.[2]
- 1. EnergyCut.info/undertake-maintenance
- 2. ‘Managing Your Energy’ report, page 23
- 3. Quote from: EnergyCut.info/motor-loss