A comprehensive Directory of Home Power Factor Correction Scams by the #1 site on the net for unbiased information on energy saving. This list of manufacturer's misleading or exaggerated product claims has been compiled by Open4Energy in an effort to protect energy conscientious consumers from being misled!
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| Residential Power Factor Correction Scams |
| CFL Power Factor |
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Summary: CFL light bulbs do create electronic reactive power. The power factor on a typical lighting circuit with CFL bulbs will be between 60% and 75%. But it is not correct to think that this reduced power factor has any impact on the amount of electricity saved by a compact flourescent light bulb.| Dolphin Smart Electricity Saver |
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Summary: It is not possible for a plug in gadget to actively monitor and improve the power factor of your household. The claims being made are technically incorrect. Installing this unit will not result in energy or financial saving. But the device could easily be a significant fire hazard!| Eco-Brand EcoSaverWorld Eco-15kw and Eco-30kw |
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Summary: The Eco15 & Eco30 claim to improve the power factor of certain appliances (such as air conditioner motors, refrigerators etc.) and claim to work in most domestic installations. The claims being made are technically incorrect. Installing this unit will not result in energy or financial saving.| EcoPower4 by EcoTrust Energy |
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Summary: It is true that energy use is on the rise, use of electronics in our homes is growing exponentially and appliances are affected by spikes and electrical noise. It is not true that a power factor correction device will save money in your home!| EcoPlug by EcoWattPlug |
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Summary: The most difficult aspect of this scam is to see that Groupon are selling the product. Where does making a 'buck' stop and reasonable care to protect consumers begin? Power factor correction, in particular with a device like this will NOT save money in your home!| Energy Wizard by Ecotek |
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Summary: It is not possible for a plug in gadget to actively monitor and improve the power factor of your household. The claims being made are technically incorrect. Installing this unit will not result in energy or financial saving. But the device could easily be a significant fire hazard!| Electric Saver Nitro |
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Summary: The Electric Saver Nitro may claim to save you up to 40% on your electric bill each month. It is not possible to plug in and save like this! It is not true that a power factor correction device will save money in your home!| EOC System - Solar Armor |
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Summary: The claims are appealing - Reduces Electrical Bills up to 25% or More Every Month! Pays for Itself in Less Than One Year! Increases Motor and Appliance Life! UL Tested and Listed! But this is marketing. Fact: Power factor correction does not reduce a consumers electricity bill.| Voltage Control Guard 1 by GIG2 |
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Summary: GIG2 claim that the Voltage Control Guard 1 - VCG1 - captures unused energy from noise in the electrical system operating on well-accepted electromagnetic principles. This is technically possible, but not material to most consumers!| Go4Green supplied by DealMe |
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Summary: DealMe are on a 'sticky wicket' to use an Australian term. A product that offers no value. The claim that it has been tested and Approved for Australian homes is bogus. Despite being spoken to in writing, they continue to promote this product.| Kill-A-Watt Saver (No relationship to P3 International or the Kill a Watt Brand) |
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Visit the Kill-A-Watt Saver post for detailed information and discussion! |
Summary: Although the appliances listed can alter power factor (If you run any of the following: Air Conditioners, Furnances, Space Heaters, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Well Pump, Floor Vacuum, Attic Fan ...) power factor correction will not save energy or money for consumers.| KVAR Power Factor Correction |
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Summary: We are working directly with KVAR to resolve the allegations and counter allegations published on the internet. The lower side of KVAR claims (6%-10%) "may" be possible in certain home conditions.| Nevvus PowerGard |
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Summary: Nevvus Corporation may have announced a product that is exciting and innovative to them, but it is most unlikely to save homeowners any money at all.| Plug and Save |
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Summary: The following message is a scam. You will not go green or save thousands of dollars at the same time. The product may alter power factor, but this does not save energy or reduce your electricity bill!| Power Mizer 1200 |
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| Power Saver Enersonic |
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Visit the Power Saver Enersonic post for detailed information and discussion! |
Summary: The Power Saver claims to have been designed and engineered in Australia for the purpose of reducing electricity consumption by saving on power in a scientific manner. It is designed to help stabilise voltage, reduce current and reduce power wastage so that electricity is saved.| PowerwoRx e3 - Whole Home Energy Management System |
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Summary: It is true that the average home in America today operates at a power factor of .77. That does NOT MEAN means 23% of the electricity being delivered to the home is being wasted by the use of motorized appliances.| Satic Global Energy Saver |
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Visit the Satic Global Energy Saver post for detailed information and discussion! |
| The Power Qube |
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Visit the The Power Qube post for detailed information and discussion! |
Made in China! What does UL design related standards mean? You either are UL rated, or you are not. The product may alter power factor, but this does not save energy or reduce your electricity bill! The Power Cube meets all the requiremenst of a power factor correction scam!| Watts Now ESD™ (energy saving device) |
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Summary: The claims are a repeat of those by power factor correction. The Watts Now ESD™ is an energy saving device that captures current .... Please read and understand power factor before evaluating this further!SmartEnergy - Get Smart about Energy!™