Publications International, Ltd. Circuits for heating and motor appliances
Electricity furnishes the energy that powers small appliances and other electrical devices. Current flows to the device through the hot (typically black) wire and returns through the neutral (typically white) wire. The power that moves the current is called voltage.
In most household systems, the hot wire has about 120 volts and the white wire has zero volts. The difference in voltage between the two wires moves the electric current and powers your appliance.
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Further reading:There are three types of small, portable, or household appliances. Some appliances, such as toasters and coffee makers, heat something. Other appliances, like food processors and vacuum cleaners, move something. A few appliances, such as hair dryers, do both.
When it comes to home heating and appliances, the great debate between the two types of appliances has been raging for decades. Gas or electric?
Natural gas has been a staple of home environment control for years, long before electrical appliances became the norm. As electrical water heaters, furnaces, and other technologies have taken hold in many homes, many have wondered what the difference is between a gas or an electric appliance. The fact that gas appliances still have a place in many homes suggests that while electrical appliances may have supplanted gas in many ways, there are still benefits to running gas in your home.
In this article, we will talk about gas and electric furnaces, water heaters, and heat pumps. We’ll compare the gas and electric versions of each to help you better understand how one or the other might better suit your home and your budget.
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