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Dead Motors, Faulty Switches, and the Smarter Way to Diagnose Electrical Failures in HVAC Systems

Be careful with single-phase motors, as most single-phase motors have components to help them start or continue to run capacitors, centrifugal switches, or starting relays. Failure of these components ...

Simple 10-second washing machine test will tell you if you're overloading it

Laundry will come out cleaner and your washing machine will work better if there isn't too much — or too little — in the appliance.

9 at 9: How to keep the mildew smell from your washing machine

Smelly front-loaders. If your washing machine has a smell, people on online chats have opinions on how to fix it. First, many say you have to keep the door of the washer open to avoid ...
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Adaptive Fixed-Time Control Strategy of Generator Excitation and Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitor in Multi-Machine Energy Systems

Abstract: This paper introduces the Adaptive Coordinated Fixed-Time Synergetic Controller (ACFSC) designed for the Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) and the generator excitation system. The ...

3 Ways to Clean a Comforter That Won’t Fit in Your Washing Machine (Plus, One You'll Regret Trying)

Then fill a large, clean tub or basin with lukewarm water and your laundry detergent. “Place the comforter in the water and gently agitate to ensure even cleaning," Piombino says. "Allow the comforter ...