Your HVAC system is responsible for heating and cooling your home. An energy efficient system costs less to use and helps ensure your home stays cool and comfortable throughout the summer. There are a number of air conditioning trends designed to increase the efficiency of this important system. Let’s take a look at the top four:
Smart Systems
As technology evolves, HVAC systems are becoming smarter. Thanks to advanced technology, residents and business owners can monitor and control their air conditioning system from their smart phone or computer. This makes it possible to turn the system on shortly before coming home, and turn it off after you’ve left.
Smart thermostats can be programmed to learn the activities of residents. These thermostats automatically turn the system on and off based on movements within the home. This significantly increases the energy efficiency of the system. It also helps prevent system failure caused by overuse.
Highly Efficient Systems
Newer units are equipped with special features designed to make them more efficient. Air conditioning units now come equipped with variable speed settings. This allows them to operate at a lower speed while keeping temperatures consistent. Newer units are also better sized to cool homes faster, while using less energy than older models.
Ductless Systems
Ductless systems completely eliminate the need for traditional air ducts. Air handlers are placed high on the walls of only the rooms you’d like to cool. These air handlers act like the vents of a traditional system, except each one contains all the equipment needed to effectively cool the room. Ductless systems eliminate the chance of cold air escaping through gaps or leaks in ductwork.
Zoned HVAC Systems
Zoned HVAC systems allow you to choose which areas of your home to heat and cool. This avoids the common problem of heating and cooling rooms that no one is using. Zoned systems can save homeowners as much as 30% on their annual energy usage.
Air Handlers OBX offers HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair to businesses and residences in Outer Banks, NC. Please contact us for more information about our services.
