There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about so-called “smart” HVAC systems. So, you may be wondering what exactly is a smart HVAC system? When it comes to superior energy efficiency and home comfort matched to your lifestyle, the answers are yes and yes.

Conventional HVAC Systems vs. Smart HVAC Systems

HVAC systems are an expensive necessity, which may account for nearly half of your home’s energy bills. There are ways you can cut cooling and heating costs, such as tightening up your home with air sealing and insulation. Though standard and mid-efficiency HVAC systems simply cost a lot of energy dollars to run.

Moreover, older HVAC systems lack the digital features and technologies needed to provide superior comfort compared to smart HVAC systems.

For example, with your standard HVAC system, you set the thermostat to your desired temperature, such as 78 degrees for cooling. Your AC unit engages and sends cool airflow to your entire home. As far as efficiency and comfort go, this would be fine if all of the rooms of your home were always occupied. Otherwise, you are using energy to cool perhaps several rooms of your home that aren’t being used.

Smart Upgrades

Smart HVAC systems incorporate digital features used in home automation. WiFi comfort controls replace standard thermostats. Motion sensors and other technologies monitor and control indoor temperatures, lighting, and more according to occupancy and your habits. So, basically, a smart HVAC system “learns” your comfort and lifestyle habits, and adjusts for maximum home comfort and energy savings.

You may even monitor, manage, and change indoor environmental conditions from your smartphone app or online computer. That’s smart! So, if it’s time for you to upgrade, be smart and talk to your Winter Haven Air Conditioning  specialist about installing a smart HVAC system.

• Regardless of how much or how little you use your air conditioning, it’s going to save you money, and be more efficient, if you pay attention to maintenance. Like any machine, it will run better if it’s clean, and use less power to do its job.
• Ceiling fans make a home feel cooler, whether you’re running the AC or not. Use a ceiling fan with 2 rotating directions; one way pulls cool air up, and the other pushes hot air down (great for winter).
• Those heat-producing chores…baking, running the dishwasher or dryer, hot water washing, etc. Can’t they wait until the sun goes down?
• Unless you need tons of natural light for indoor orchids or something else, drawing the blinds against the scorching sun helps keep the temperature down and takes some pressure off the air conditioning.
• If no-one is at home, don’t cool the house. However, keep your pets in mind. While the goldfish will be okay, birds, cats and dogs are susceptible to heat exhaustion, just like humans.
• If you’re in the market for a new air conditioning unit, look at the latest high-efficiency models, and be sure they carry the Energy Star label – you could save up to 30% on your cooling bill.

Our team at Winter Haven Air Conditioning has been serving Polk County, FL for 25 years. Family-owned and operated, our company’s services include air conditioning and heating installation, repairs and maintenance. We’ve built up a reputation of honesty and reliability, and when it comes to prices, we know we’ll beat the rest! Contact us today for more information.

• Sound of water flowing happens when the refrigerant flows in the air conditioner.
• Clicking sound occurs when the electrical parts are engaged, or the valve is controlling the refrigerant.
• Pinging sound occurs when the AC is slightly shrinking or expanding due to temperature change.
• Whooshing sound happens when the refrigerant flow changes in the air conditioner.
• Bubbling sound occurs when air from the outside flows into a room through the drain hose when a strong wind blows or when the ventilation fan runs in a closed room. This sound is often heard in draft-free apartments or houses due to varying pressures between the outdoors and indoors. You could have an air-cut drain plug installed on the drain hose to stop the flow of outdoor air. This job can be done by the Daikin dealer where you purchased your air conditioner.
• AC Emits a Noise during Humidifying: The sound changes because the humidifier fan starts and stops the operation repeatedly. The fan will continue rotating for three minutes after operation stops to protect the AC.

Note: If any sounds or noises other than these occur, contact your local Daikin dealer right away.

Our team at Winter Haven Air Conditioning has been serving Polk County, FL for 25 years. Family-owned and operated, our company’s services include air conditioning and heating installation, repairs and maintenance. We’ve built up a reputation of honesty and reliability, and when it comes to prices, we know we’ll beat the rest! Contact us today for more information.

Although air conditioning is on your mind during the heat of the summer, we also provide many other services. In addition to our air conditioning services, we can also assist you with furnace maintenance or repairs, heat pumps, humidity control, air quality control, allergy testing, and much, much more.

When you call us at Winter Haven Air Conditioning you don’t need to worry about being saddled with an inexperienced dealer or technician. We have years of experience that have kept us in business. Throughout this time, we have learned the value of keeping you, our customer, happy with our services. It’s simple with our polite and professional staff, high-quality equipment, superior customer service, and competitive pricing. For all of your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) needs, please consider calling Winter Haven Air Conditioning at (863)-293-3660.