Your HVAC system is an important part of keeping your home cool this season. Having a broken Air Conditioner during the summer is almost impossible. However, even if your Air Conditioner is in good shape, your energy bills may still be suffering because of poor AC control. What’s the point of having your Air Conditioner run at full power when no one is home? When it comes to offices, this could be worse because an AC unit left on overnight can have a significant impact on energy consumption. Poor AC control is one of the most common problems which leads to increased utility bills.
Reduce Your Energy Bills
Rising energy costs is something no property owner is happy about, so what are the options? Since many HVAC systems are old and outdated, a good way to reduce utility bills is by replacing the old HVAC system with a new one. While modern technologies have come far in terms of being more energy-efficient, this still doesn’t solve the problem of overusing the Air Conditioning unit.
Improving your control mechanism, which is your thermostat for this application, is key to reducing energy bills. Most of the time, people forget to reset or turn off their Air Conditioner. However, at other times, it’s simply unpredictable weather. The best way to combat this is with programmable thermostats which adjust AC output depending on the time of day. This is the simplest option, but if you wish to have complete control, you can opt for the more advanced thermostats which can be monitored and controlled using your mobile device. These sophisticated replacements also go the extra mile by offering air filtering and humidity control.
The Future of Thermostats
The purpose of this technology is to make our life easier. With the HVAC industry, their goal is to make HVAC systems which don’t require any human interaction. In fact, you may find thermostats run by artificial intelligence on the market today. These advanced systems are capable of programming themselves to adjust to an empty home, or unpredictable weather. If a thermostat upgrade seems like a good idea, then give JJM Heating & Cooling a call, one of our technicians will be happy to help.