What is the POWERGARD? The POWERGARD is new, innovative device that filters the supply voltage while improving the efficiency and power factor of the electricity consumed in a home by electrical appliances. It's purpose is to save wasted electricity in homes, condominiums and apartments. The POWERGARD does not consume electrical energy. You can use it 24 hours a day all year round without increasing electricity expenses. The amount of energy that can be saved depends on factors such as the type of electrical appliances used (i.e. air conditioning, garbage disposal unit..), the amount of electrical used and even the location of the home. Homes near shops, restaurants and light industries, where voltage supply is unstable and may fluctuate, will see higher savings. In addition to extending the life span of appliance motors, the POWERGARD also reduces the reactive power generated by inductive loads. This helps utility companies by eliminating interference to the community power supply. The POWERGARD is a next generation device has been professionally tested and checked for compliance with International Safety Standards. How Does the POWERGARD Unit Work? The POWERGARD 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 POWERGARD technology supplies that stored electricity back to the inductive loads of the house causing the home to require less electricity from the utility. This causes a decrease in demand from the utility. When there is a decrease the demand from the utility, the meter slows down coinciding with less use of electricity. When you have already paid for that electricity, why waste it when you can store it, and reuse it again. This whole process is called power factor optimization. Why use POWERGARD? All electrical equipment and appliances become less efficient over time. As the age, they consume more power in order to deliver the same service, hence the higher electricity bills. Since there are many appliances in every household, each with different power and current requirements, this affects the voltage and current consumption. Unstable supply voltages increase in resistance due to wire size and poor power supply which may result in power loss. The POWERGARD is designed to compensate for those inefficiencies. Does the POWERGARD work in any home? Yes, simply plug the POWERGARD in any power outlet and start saving money. The unit is specifically designed to work for 1 phase service. Can the POWERGARD negatively impact appliances? NO. In fact, by reducing the amount of power consumed by the household appliances, the motors in those appliances will run about up to 10% cooler; prolonging their lifespan. Is the POWERGARD tested and approved? Yes! The POWERGARD is UL listed and tested, also CE certified for Europe and cULus for Canada. How much can I expect to save per month by using the POWERGARD? 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. It's not unusual for users of the product to see up to 10% and more in reduced consumption. How long will it take for the POWERGARD to pay for itself? Generally about 6-12 months although the same factors above apply; some will see the payback in 6 months and some in a year or more. Is the POWERGARD easy to install? Unlike older versions of this product, you do not need a qualified technician or electrician to install the POWERGARD. Simply plug it into a wall outlet and turn it on. How many units would customers require? For any normal apartment or house you just need to install one unit. How long will the POWERGARD last? It has a planned lifespan of up to 10 years.