What are the benefits of having a Kickstart® device installed on my air conditioning or heat pump compressor?
The two main benefits of installing a Kickstart® hard start device are: • Life extension of your compressor By reducing the duration of “inrush” current, Kickstart® hard start devices minimize the amount of damaging heat that compressor windings are otherwise subjected to during start-up. Over time, this reduced stress on insulation, wiring, and other critical components of the compressor has the effect of increasing its reliability and extending its useful life. • Reduced “light flicker” during compressor start-up Air conditioning and heat pump compressors (especially those with higher SEER ratings), often produce the undesirable side effect of “light flicker” when they start-up. Because the Kickstart® hard start device brings the compressor to rated speed up to ten times faster than normal, energy consumption is minimized and noticeable “light flicker” is usually completely eliminated.
