Replacing your HVAC system can be due to a home-efficiency upgrade, breakdown disaster, or by design. In any case, it's always helpful to know the features available to you. Whether you're designing a new "smart" home or you want to teach an old HVAC system new tricks, read on for the latest info on digital features and home automation.
HVAC systems available today deliver greater efficiency by leaps and bounds compared to just 10 or 20 years ago. Much of the progress for better efficiency ratings is due to higher-efficiency refrigerant and how its processed, and giving homeowners the ability to utilize set-back/up temperature changes automatically.
Zoning systems aren't really new, but leveraging the latest digital features for maximum convenience, efficiency, and personalized comfort is relatively new to many people. Zoning systems direct airflow to specific rooms in your home based on your temperature control settings. WiFi thermostats and digital temperature monitors make zoning seamless and simple to manage. In select systems, these digital features remember your settings and schedule, and make adjustments automatically for greatest comfort and efficiency.
Variable-speed technology in your blower motor and compressor is largely a feat of very nice mechanical engineering. However, airflow speed and compression function are controlled digitally based on using the least amount of energy to maintain your comfort settings. Your modulating furnace works much the same way by varying heat output in precise increments. Combined with your variable-speed blower and dual heat exchangers, your new smart furnace will reach higher AFUE than ever before possible — nearly 100-percent efficient fuel-to-heat conversion! For more information about HVAC digital features for your current or future system, contact Russell's Heating & Cooling. We've helped southeast Virginia residents since 1977! Our goal is to help educate our customers in Chesapeake, Virginia and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about new HVAC system features and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 757-750-1831. Credit/Copyright Attribution: “weedezignt/Shutterstock”