While all HVAC systems serve the purpose of cooling down your home, they all have unique designs and overall features. With advancing technology in the HVAC field, new systems have many recent updates that you may not know about. Today, we will discuss three hidden features your new system may have to ensure that you are using it to its fullest potential.
To begin, some systems possess an air purification feature. This means the unit is designed to remove airborne contaminants through its filters and other functions. This filtration can be found on systems that use HEPA filters, UV lights, and many more. It benefits you by improving your home’s air quality and by eliminating pollen, dust, and bacteria from the air you breathe. Regular maintenance (two preventative service checkups per year) can ensure this feature on your system runs well continuously.
Another feature you did not know your system could have is geofencing. Geofencing gives your smart thermostat the ability to access your smartphone’s location to adjust your house to a certain temperature depending on where you are. This feature is found in many smart thermostats enabled with WIFI. The benefits of geofencing are convenience and reduced utility bills. If you are far away from your home, the system will use less energy to keep your home cool because you are not there. But it can also predict when you will be home and begin to cool it down before you arrive. Walking into a home that is comfortable to your preferred temperature is an opportune for many homeowners.
The last feature we will cover today is remote diagnostics. Remote diagnostics is an advanced troubleshooting feature that allows a technician to address an issue without needing an on-site visit. From Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, data about airflow, humidity, and other calculations are shown without needing a technician to diagnose it themselves. This feature can save customers time and money and potentially provide faster solutions. Typically found in smart thermostats, brands like Carrier, Trane, and American Standard produce many units with remote diagnostics.
If you believe your system may have hidden features that benefit you, you can always conduct more research about the specific A/C unit you have on the internet. Our desire is for our customers to get the most out of what they are investing in! And if you are ready to replace your old A/C unit and you want any of these great modern features, give Air Integrity HVAC a call and ask how you can update your system today.
~Nevaonna Alfred