Signs It’s Time to Upgrade to a Smart HVAC System
These days, homeowners are taking more steps than ever to make sure their house is a functional, comfortable, and convenient space. Upgrading to a smart HVAC system meets all the criteria. It has multiple benefits, from helping your home remain at a perfect temperature to putting safeguards in place to account for human error. There are many reasons to seriously consider upgrading to a smart HVAC system sooner rather than later.
You’re Unhappy Coming Home to Uncomfortable Temperatures
One of the biggest benefits of a smart HVAC system is that you can set the temperature to your liking while you or other household members are still on the way home. This is particularly beneficial during the winter or summer so that you’re not uncomfortable when you return, waiting for the system to reach your preferred temperature. For example, if you know that your kids will be home from school by 3:30 p.m., you can set the air conditioning or heat to go on at 3 p.m. so it’s comfortable for them by the time they arrive.
You Want More In-Depth Details About Your System
Years ago, homeowners typically didn’t know there was something wrong with their HVAC system until it stopped working entirely. Nowadays, it’s much easier to know when there’s a problem, thanks to the benefits of a smart HVAC system’s notification system.
The system will actually send you a text or email to let you know that it needs attention from a professional. This will allow you to get ahead of problems rather than not noticing them until they’re at their worst. It could save you a significant amount of stress and money by catching issues early so you can get them fixed right away.
It’s important to understand how your HVAC system operates, including how its equipment looks and the sounds it makes, so you can easily recognize when something isn’t right. In-depth reports that are sent right to you and are available via the app allow you to know your system inside and out and monitor its health, so you can take prompt, appropriate action when necessary.
You Want to Control Your System From Anywhere
We all make mistakes, and sometimes they involve forgetting to turn the heat or air conditioning up or down before walking out the door. This could result in significant energy waste and unnecessarily increasing utility bills. Your ability to control your system from anywhere means that even if you’re in a rush, you don’t have to take the time to stop and lower or increase the temperature. You can do it at your convenience from anywhere as long as you have your smartphone.
You Want to Better Monitor and Control Your Indoor Air Quality
Outdoor elements like pollution and pollen aren’t the only contaminants that can negatively impact indoor air quality (IAQ). What happens in the home can also influence it. For example, brushing a pet, lighting candles, spraying an air freshener, and smoking inside are only a few contributing factors to poor indoor air quality. Some homeowners may not realize how bad it is until they read a data report even if they’ve been exhibiting symptoms like sneezing and watery eyes.
It’s crucial to always know the status of your air quality, especially if your household includes kids, pets, seniors or people who have compromised immune systems. Upgrading to a smart HVAC system is one of the best ways to keep an eye on your IAQ. It can monitor your air quality and send you notices when levels, including humidity, need addressing. This is a particularly great perk for those who suffer from chronic allergies and need to take constant precautions so that they can avoid experiencing issues like headaches and congestion.
You Want to Minimize Your Utility Bills
Your smart HVAC system gives you more control over your utility bills, a much-beloved perk during a time when the prices of almost everything seem to be increasing. You can be aware of the temperature at all times, including if someone else in the home raises the thermostat setting when you’re not there. You can adjust the temperature or turn the system on and off when necessary even while on vacation. It makes it easier to keep your bills as low as possible even when you’re not at home to manually control the system.
You Want to Extend the Lifespan of Your System
Considering that a heating and cooling system can cost thousands of dollars, doing everything possible to extend its lifespan is important. HVAC equipment typically lasts about 15 years, but it can go even longer if you maintain it well. Upgrading to a smart HVAC system can help you do that. Its multitude of benefits, including alerting you almost immediately to any problems so that you can schedule fast assistance, can help you extend its lifespan.
When there are existing issues with an HVAC system, it usually works harder than necessary to provide the heating and cooling you need to be comfortable. As it does this, it strains itself, which can decrease its lifespan. The harder it works, the worse it is. Getting problems fixed quickly allows it to return to its normal operation sooner rather than later.
You Want to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
If you’re interested in reducing your carbon footprint, upgrading to a smart HVAC system can help you do that. One of the biggest ways is that it can learn your habits and adjust the temperatures automatically based on when you’re home and awake, sleeping, or out of the house. This means there’s no wasted energy heating or cooling a space when nobody is using it. However, you can still make the adjustments manually from your smartphone.
Predictive maintenance is another way that a smart HVAC system helps you make better decisions for the environment. It prevents wasted energy when the system is operating inefficiently, so you can react accordingly. You can also check energy consumption via the app to see if anything has changed and whether you need to adjust your daily usage.
Your HVAC System Is Nearing the End of Its Lifespan
Some homeowners choose to update their system only when it fails them first, such as when it has a complete breakdown. Others prefer getting ahead of unexpected problems by replacing it before it gets to that point. You can upgrade to smart HVAC without having to replace your entire system. However, if your existing system is nearing the end of its lifespan, you may want to consider updating all aspects of it to start fresh, with everything done all at once.
Upgrading to a smart HVAC system is one of the best decisions you can make for your home this year. Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning in Seattle and Lynnwood, WA provides a range of HVAC services, including installations, repairs, and maintenance. Contact us today via our online messaging system or social media, or call our office to schedule an appointment.
