Your HVAC system is one of the largest consumers of energy in your home. With the HVAC industry constantly evolving, keeping up with the latest trends can help you maximize your system’s performance and efficiency. So what should you expect to see in the near future? Below are some of the industry changes and trends to watch out for in 2020.
Phase-Out of R-22 Refrigerant
Is your air conditioner more than 10 years old? It’s likely to use R-22 refrigerant, which is a hazardous chlorofluorocarbon. In 2020, the refrigerant will become illegal. As a result, it won’t be possible to have refrigerant added to an R-22 system. This will create a massive spike in demand for heat pumps and A/C units that use the newer, environmentally friendly R-410A refrigerant.
Going Green
Millennials are referred to as “generation green” due to their great concern for the environment. They’ll be the next generation of homeowners, and let’s not forget the rising numbers of baby boomers willing to purchase eco-friendly products. Consequently, green HVAC technology is expected to grow rapidly in 2020.
Smart Technology
HVAC manufacturers have been increasingly incorporating smart technologies into their products. Smart technology will continue to be one of the main driving factors of HVAC improvements in the new year.
Smart controls will be increasingly utilized to support residential and commercial building automation. Connected equipment, sensors, and controls will use different types of data, such as humidity, temperature, occupancy, time of day, and carbon dioxide levels to automatically establish the need to control the heating and air conditioning systems of a building. Smart tech will also result in advances like the ability of HVAC technology to recognize the need for maintenance and alert the homeowner or submit an order for professional maintenance automatically.
As you can see, smart and environmentally conscious advances will play a significant role in the anticipated HVAC-industry changes. If you need more information on how any of these trends will affect you, don’t hesitate to contact us at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We’re Lorain’s trusted source for all HVAC solutions.
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