Installing HVAC tech updates can make your Bessemer, Alabama, area home more comfortable and help your AC work more efficiently. With all of the latest innovations, it can be overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to upgrading your home with the most impactful upgrades. Many of the upgrades don’t require a lot of money or effort to implement. Here are four HVAC tech updates that can help to make your home more efficient.
Install a Smart Thermostat
A smart thermostat will evaluate what temperature you keep your home during different parts of the day and make automatic adjustments that can increase your personal comfort while reducing your electric bill and overall energy consumption. For instance, if you raise your air conditioning temperature a few degrees before you go to work because it doesn’t make sense to have the AC cooling the house when no one is home, a smart thermostat will be able to learn this and make the adjustment for you. It can also turn the AC on before you get home so it is the right temperature for you when you walk into the door.
Consider Smart Home Automation
Smart home automation takes the benefits of a smart thermostat even further. Instead of just controlling the air conditioner, home automation can turn on and off lights, allow you to change the temperature of your air conditioner remotely, and increase the security of your home. Smart home automation doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You can select the parts of your house that you automate and still effectively control your house. Most people choose to do this slowly over time rather than one massive switch. That way, you can gradually work your way through the new system, making it easier to figure out how everything works.
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Improving your indoor air quality can reduce the strain on your HVAC system. For instance, if your HVAC registers and filters frequently have to catch pollen and dust, this makes your HVAC system work harder than it would have to without such debris. In addition to keeping your system as clean as possible, installing an air purifier helps to improve your indoor air quality and reduce any related strain on your HVAC system. A smart thermostat can alert you to when your filter needs changing, making it easier to remember.
Replace Old HVAC Systems
One of the most impactful HVAC upgrades you can make is to replace your old HVAC system with a new one. Any new HVAC system that you install likely has newer technology and a better SEER rating than an older one that is at least ten years old. This will make your home much more efficient since you won’t be relying on old technology to give you the best results. Many people overlook the impact that having a new HVAC system with the latest technology can have on their energy bill.
There are a number of different updates that you can make when it comes to HVAC technology. These examples we’ve featured represent some of your options. Call One Source Heating, Cooling & Electrical at (205) 509-1929 for AC service or repair. We can take care of some of these HVAC technology updates very quickly at a competitive rate.
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