(NAPSI)—The 2020 Farmers’ Almanac predicts “yet another
freezing, frigid, and frosty winter for two-thirds of the country.” The
good news is, homeowners don’t have to choose
between staying cozy and eco-conscious. Today’s innovations make it
easy to enjoy both with “smart” home climate control technologies
and advanced heating systems created to achieve maximum energy efficiency and
comfort.
So, how do you select a home heating solution that is Earth- and
financially friendly? Following are some useful tips and practical
information to guide your journey:
Smarten Up Your Home Climate
Control
When it comes to smart home temperature control, there are Smart HVAC
Systems and Smart Thermostats. Smart HVAC systems have built-in Internet
capability and can be controlled directly without additional equipment. Smart
Home Thermostats create “smart” systems by enabling remote
temperature control via a mobile or Internet-connected device or
voice-operated home automation system. Several leading manufacturers, including
Fujitsu General America, offer Smart Systems as well as a Thermostat
Converter, which can control their single and multi-zone Halcyon and Airstage
heating and cooling systems using a third-party thermostat.
Fire Up Efficiency, Cool Down Costs
Up to 25 Percent
Upgrading your system and installing a smart home thermostat can
significantly reduce your utility expense. The most energy-efficient heating
and cooling products on the market, ductless mini-split systems, can save as
much as 25 percent on your energy bill. Further, an efficiently controlled
thermostat could save an additional 10 percent a year.
Here’s how ductless mini-split systems work: Thin copper tubing is
used to pump refrigerant from an outdoor compressor directly into an indoor
air-handling unit, where the air is quietly distributed to the interior
space. This eliminates the need for basement or attic evaporators and bulky,
expensive duct-work. Mini-splits are easy to install and usually require only
a 3- to 4-inch hole through a wall or ceiling to connect the indoor and
outdoor units.
Heat Up Customization, Even in
Extreme Cold
Take control of your comfort. Most HVAC manufacturers offer apps that
enable systems to be controlled from anywhere using a mobile device. Now,
voice-control capability uses digital assistants, such as Amazon Alexa, to
verbally dictate home temperatures: “Alexa,
set the living room temperature to 70 degrees.” For instance, Fujitsu
offers a free FGLair app that enables Web-activated control via mobile
devices and now voice-activated control via Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
Built for optimal customization, ductless mini-split systems let you
control the individual temperature in each room, so you don’t waste
money cooling unused spaces such as guest bedrooms, bonus rooms, sunrooms and
basements. Ductless systems operate at much higher efficiency levels than
central forced-air systems and window units, as duct losses in a central AC
system can account for more than 30 percent of your energy consumption. What’s
more, the comfort continues even in extreme cold weather. Fujitsu’s Extra
Low Temperature Heating (XLTH) Series features outdoor condensing units
engineered to operate in temperatures down to -15° F, lower than any
other mini-split available today.
The smart home revolution has empowered homeowners with the latest home
cooling systems and smart technology to create the perfect storm of cost and
energy efficiency, and personalized comfort. Many Fujitsu systems with the
Energy Star rating are more than twice as efficient as the minimum standard
set by the government.
To learn more or find a contractor nearby, call (888) 888-3424 or visit www.constantcomfort.com or www.fujitsugeneral.com.
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