You rely on your HVAC system to heat and cool your home, but your system can provide more than just basic heating and cooling. With the right HVAC add-on, you can streamline your energy consumption, have greater control over temperature and humidity, or boost your indoor air quality. Here are some beneficial HVAC system upgrades worth considering:
Smart Thermostat
If you currently have a basic manual or digital thermostat, it’s time to upgrade to an intelligent model that allows you to set automatic energy-saving temperature adjustments and access your HVAC via your mobile device. These technologically-advanced models memorize and adapt to your comfort preferences, plus they can manage humidity, airflow and ventilation, as well as monitor the system and alert you when a component needs attention.
Whole-house Humidity Control
Having a dehumidifier or humidifier added to your HVAC system can help rid your home of excess humidity during the hot, sticky cooling season, or add vital moisture if your indoor air gets too dry during heating season. When humidity levels are kept within an optimal range year-round, your home will feel more comfortable, and your heating and cooling equipment will use less energy.
Air Cleaning
Poor indoor air quality due to trapped pollutants is a serious concern nowadays, and it can be especially worrisome if anyone in your home suffers from allergies, asthma or other respiratory conditions. Installing an air cleaner and/or UV lamp on your HVAC system can give you a healthier living environment by capturing or killing potentially-harmful pollutants and allergens like chemicals, soot, smoke household dust, pet dander, mold spores and dust mites, as well as viruses and bacteria.
Zoning System
Controlling your HVAC system with a single thermostat isn’t ideal if you have a large or multi-level home. With zoning, the space is divided into manageable areas to give you precise control over your comfort and energy consumption. To create the zones, motorized duct dampers are installed, along with individual programmable thermostats and a centralized control panel.
For expert advice about improving your Dayton home with an HVAC add-on, contact us today at Ace Hardware Home Services.
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