Helping businesses reduce energy costs and improve efficiency

Power bills too high? Equipment running less efficiently than expected? Poor power factor could be costing your business more than you realise. At GLS Electrical, we provide complete Power Factor Correction (PFC) solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across the Snowy Monaro region — from new installations to ongoing servicing and emergency repairs.

Whether you’re trying to cut energy costs, extend the life of your electrical equipment, or comply with your network provider’s requirements, our licensed electricians can assess, install, and maintain the right PFC system for your site.

What is Power Factor Correction?

Power Factor Correction is a method used to improve the efficiency of your electrical system. In simple terms, it reduces the amount of non-productive power (reactive power) that your site draws from the grid.

A poor power factor can:
Lead to higher electricity bills
Result in penalties from your energy retailer
Place additional strain on your switchboard and electrical infrastructure
Reduce the lifespan of motors, pumps and sensitive equipment

PFC equipment helps correct this by stabilising your power usage and reducing energy waste — which is especially important for businesses with large machinery, compressors, HVAC systems, or motor-driven loads.

Our PFC Services Include:

Power Factor Correction Unit Installation

We supply and install quality PFC systems tailored to your site’s load profile and energy needs. Every system is designed to meet local supply authority standards and future-proofed for load growth where needed.

Preventative Maintenance

Like any critical system, PFC units need routine servicing to operate safely and effectively. Our team conducts scheduled maintenance that includes:

Visual inspection of capacitors and contactors
Thermal imaging of components
System performance checks and harmonic analysis
Cleaning and tightening of all terminations
Software/PLC diagnostics (if applicable)

Fault Diagnosis & Emergency Repairs

If your power factor unit has failed or is triggering alarms, we can quickly diagnose and repair the issue. Common faults we resolve include capacitor failure, controller malfunctions, tripped contactors, harmonic interference, and overheating.

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