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.

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.

While performing preventative maintenance, the technician will evaluate and inspect your system and make any needed repairs or adjustments. Below are the top 3 benefits of having this done:

1. Avoid Unnecessary Repairs: With preventative maintenance twice a year, problems can be nipped in the bud before they escalate into large, expensive issues. This will also minimize the number of times the technician will have to come to your home to do repairs. 

2. Save Energy: Over time, a lot can happen to your cooling and heating system that prevents it working efficiently. When the technician inspects your system, he will make sure it’s running as effectively and smoothly as possible, which will reduce the amount of energy you use. 

3. Prolong the Life of Your System: One of the major benefits of preventive maintenance is that it will prolong the life of your cooling and heating system. Just like tune-ups and oil changes keep your car in good shape, regular maintenance keeps your HVAC equipment healthy. 

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.

You might give your home an once-over periodically to check if your HVAC system is working well, but only a proper energy audit will make certain of that. The process only takes a couple of hours, but it’s extremely detailed in that it covers many aspects of a cooling and heating system, as well as the overall efficiency of your home.

Energy audit professionals are certified and highly trained in their field. By checking everything from indoor pollution and air quality, to leaky electrical equipment, or the presence of toxic and harmful gases, they can also tell you if your home is safe to live in. You will be advised if any equipment needs to be serviced or replaced.

Your cooling and heating system might not be performing optimally for a variety of reasons. Age-related troubles, faulty parts, issues with ducts and filters, or lack of maintenance all contribute to diminished performance. An energy audit will reveal the specific issues, allowing you to concentrate your finances on the relevant areas to ensure the ultimate performance of your HVAC equipment.

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.

What is Weatherization?

Weatherization involves both sealing your home and then insulating it from additional weather concerns. If your home is not properly weatherized, you’re literally leaking money from your home. Running your heating and air conditioning without ensuring that your home is weatherproofed Sealing your home provides a physical barrier at cracks and other entryways where air might enter or leave your home. These areas are commonly referred to as “drafty” areas because there is air flow involved. Insulation provides a layer of protection against heated or cooled air escaping from the house. By properly weatherizing your home, you’re ensuring that the air you heat or cool stays where you want it to stay. Proper energy efficiency keeps your home’s heating and air units from working overtime to try to keep up.

Testing Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

One of the ways to determine how energy efficient your home is involves contacting a local company to perform an energy audit for you. The person performing the audit examines both the interior and the exterior of your home. He is looking for areas that are unsealed, or locations which might be compromised. The inspector then investigates your HVAC system to ensure that it is working properly. This includes not only the heating and cooling units, but also the ductwork as well. Thorough tests of all of the systems involved ensures that you have a full picture of your home’s current status. Testing your home’s energy efficiency is not a one time action. You’ll need to perform this task at least annually to make sure that you keep up with any problems that develop in your home. By staying on top of any problems, you can correct them before they become large issues.

Sealing Your Home

Once your home energy audit determines where the weaknesses lie in your home weatherization plan, the next step is to seal those leaks. This involves processes such as using caulk to seal door and window leaks. You should also install weather stripping if it is not already in place. Areas such as attic entry points and basement doors should also be weatherproofed in order to attain the maximum energy efficiency for your home. In recent years, lots of different types of insulation have come along. You can still get the traditional fiberglass insulation, but there are others also, such as foam insulation that expands to fit the area you need to fill. Look into these other options to finish your weatherproofing.

Air Conditioning Ductwork Repair for Greater Efficiency

During your energy audit, it’s likely that you might find ductwork that needs to be repaired. This is important because even if you properly seal the rest of the house, leaking ductwork allows heated or cooled air to escape your home’s interior. To properly fix the problem, your HVAC repair team will need to locate all of the faulty ductwork and replace individual pieces with sealed ducts. Once repaired, your heating and air conditioning units will again be able to function at peak efficiency, which means they will run less often and save you additional money.

How do you start making your home energy efficient?

A professional energy audit is the first step in making your house more energy efficient. During a professional energy audit, one of Winter Haven Air Conditioning technicians will evaluate your energy usage to see what areas are draining electricity and what areas can work more effectively overall. Understanding Home Efficiency SavingsUpdating your HVAC system is the best way to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Your home’s HVAC system can contribute up to 40% of your household’s total energy usage. Most of the year, you are either using your system to heat or cool your home. You need an air conditioning and heating unit that can do its job without draining your wallet.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has configured that a properly installed HVAC system can increase efficiency by up to 15%. At Winter Haven Air Conditioning, we help residents of Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Haines City evaluate how energy efficient their HVAC systems are. Your HVAC system’s energy efficiency can be compromised by the following:

Uninsulated or leaky ducts can result in a loss of up to 60% of your heated air. Therefore, you will run the HVAC system more often to get your desired temperature.Your energy usage will also increase if your AC unit is dirty or has an old filter inside it.

If your home is built before 1950, it can take up to 50% more energy to air condition your home than homes built post 1970.

Home Energy Audits

A professional home energy audit is the best way to learn how well your home uses energy. Winter Haven Air Conditioning offers professional home audits to our customers. We will send one of our friendly AC technicians to inspect your HVAC system and its insulation. The technician’s goal is to discover any potential problems that may be hindering your energy efficiency. Our technicians will recommend the proper repairs and maintenance needed to boost your HVAC system’s energy efficiency. Before our technicians make a visit, you should make a list of your efficiency concerns. This will help our technicians to better meet your needs and desires.

Energy Efficiency Improvements

After your energy audit is completed, our technician will discuss energy efficiency improvements. The technician will give you a thorough review of his or her results. Next, the technician will explain how certain areas of your home can be improved to help increase efficiency and energy savings in your home. Winter Haven Air Conditioning will be honored to take care of any installation, repairs, or maintenance tasks you will need to help improve your greatest energy efficiency losses. It is our goal to make sure your HVAC system works wonderfully and be energy efficient at the same time.Winter Haven Air Conditioning Your Go-To Company for Home

Efficiency Energy Savings

At Winter Haven Air Conditioning, we’re proud to help our neighbors in Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Haines City find ways to make their homes more energy efficient. It does not matter how old your home is or what HVAC system you have, we’re here to help you enjoy life with a lower utility bill.