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Could You Benefit from Home Automation and a Smart Thermostat?

January 31, 2022

Heating and air conditioning account for more than half of home energy costs in the U.S. Energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems use less energy, which lowers demand on the grid and costs less to operate. Today’s HVAC systems work with home automation equipment such as smart thermostats and connected controls. This technology helps you save money on fuel bills, use less energy and enjoy a comfortable indoor environment.

What Is Home Automation?

Automation technology allows connected devices to be controlled remotely through the internet and Wi-Fi. You can interact with these devices from any location via your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can control lights, security equipment, HVAC temperatures and any other appliances you connect to the system. With some systems, you have access to real-time data no matter where you are. Some are voice-activated and controlled.

Smart Thermostats

There are many advantages to using smart controls for your HVAC system. You have precise control over temperature settings 24/7. You can program your thermostat with settings that reflect your lifestyle and comfort preferences, such as nighttime setbacks or temperature adjustments when you are away. If you are away and forget to adjust thermostat settings, you can do it remotely. You can control fans, airflow, humidity and ventilation from any location.

Some models report outdoor temperatures and have sensors that adjust temperatures according to room occupancy. Others use geofencing, which tracks your location via your smartphone and automatically adjusts settings when you leave. Some provide data on energy usage, allowing you to monitor performance. Today’s connected devices are easy to program and use.

Smart Sensors and Zoning

Zoning allows you to control individual rooms or areas of your home independently from one another. Programmable thermostats set up for different areas of your home control temperatures in response to times of occupancy or according to comfort preferences. Dampers in ductwork redirect air to specific areas and rooms. Alternatively, ductless systems allow control of individual rooms or areas.

Lee Air Conditioning of Durham, NC, offers an array of smart technology that works with HVAC systems. We are a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, trained on state-of-the-art equipment, including smart devices. If you are interested in learning more about reducing energy bills, increasing comfort and adding ease of operation to your HVAC system, call us for more information. We serve communities in the Triangle area, including Chapel Hill, Morrisville and Raleigh, NC.

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