When you need new heating and cooling equipment, one of the newer options to consider is a smart HVAC system. These systems offer some important advantages over traditional HVAC systems that can help you save money and reduce your energy usage. There are also a few factors to take into consideration before making this decision.
Old vs. New Home
If you’re building a home or living in a smart home, adding a smart HVAC system is relatively simple and straightforward. If your home is an older one, though, having one of these systems installed can take more work. Keep in mind that you’ll be saving money on energy bills, which helps offset the costs of installation.
Smart Features
What makes an HVAC system a smart one? There are different components and features that can help your system run much more efficiently. Smart HVAC systems have the following features:
- Compressors and air handlers that only come on when they are needed for heating or cooling your home. This helps reduce the amount of wear and tear on your system, which helps it last longer while also needing fewer repairs.
- Thermostats that are able to track temperature and humidity levels for optimal comfort. These thermostats can also keep track of whether your home is occupied at any given time and adjust settings accordingly, so that your system won’t run as often when no one is home.
- Compatibility with smart phones and tablets that allows you to control the temperature in your home at any time, even when you’re not there.
Energy Savings
Smart HVAC systems can lead to significant savings on energy usage and heating and cooling bills. Since these systems run more efficiently, you can end up saving 20 percent or more on your energy bills. You should also need fewer repairs on your system due to its improved efficiency, which helps you save even more money.
If you need more information on a smart HVAC system for your home, please contact Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about smart HVAC systems and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 440-201-2959.
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