All About Smart HVAC Systems

For the average home, the energy bill tends to be one of the largest expenses. The cost of this bill can be exacerbated by many different factors like the location and climate of the region you live in, the size and/or age of your home, personal preferences, and keeping up with modern updates within your home. One solution that many people are taking advantage of in order to help cut energy bill costs is installing a “smart HVAC system.” The ease of use and efficiency that a smart HVAC system provides has allowed people to experience not only financial savings, but peace of mind as well!

Added Features

Smart HVAC systems have gained incredible momentum in popularity over the last 10 years, and the results speak for themselves. In addition to cutting cooling and heating costs by up to 20% (yes, twenty percent), the system’s connectivity creates a level of convenience that helps you stay comfortable at all times. By connecting it to your home wifi and downloading an app on your smartphone, you have control of any given room in the house from anywhere! So on your way home from work, you can adjust the thermostat so that your home is at the right temperature for you when you get there. This allows you to save money throughout the day and never feel uncomfortable while your HVAC system gets the space cooled or heated just right.

…And MORE Features!

Another feature of smart HVAC systems is zoning control. Instead of having one thermostat for an entire floor, you have more control over individual rooms which keeps everyone at their preferred comfort level while saving on energy costs. Smart HVAC systems can also have motion detectors which can allow them to turn on when certain rooms are being occupied. The real time feedback given by the smart system is also beneficial! If you don’t know the warning signs of your HVAC system, it can be easy to let it go until a serious and costly issue arises, but smart HVAC systems have a self monitoring system that can let you know if something isn’t right. This can help you avoid the headache of having to call an emergency technician while you sit in the heat of the summer with a faulty system.

Impacts

These added features of a smart HVAC system really do go the extra mile in terms of personal comfort. They give each person in the house the autonomy that has for so long been desired, and it’s hard to put a price on personal comfort in your own home. And in this case, the price you would be putting on that comfort is actually lower in the long run, as smart HVAC systems can cut your energy bill by up to 20% every month. With energy bills typically eating up about 40% of a household budget, that savings can go a long way!

Interested in learning more about smart HVAC systems? Contact AirOne Heating and Air Conditioning, an HVAC company in San Marcos, TX to speak to an HVAC professional who can help.