The Top Benefits of Installing Smart Air Vents

Homeowners make various upgrades to their air conditioning and heating system. Most people install smart thermostats, but why not mount smart air vents, too? Although they are often overlooked, smart vents offer several advantages.

Here are some of the benefits of installing smart air vents in your home:

Automatic adjustments

Smart vent systems can automatically modify themselves to reach desired temperatures. Proximity and motion sensors can detect any activity and automatically power up or down. As a result, there's no need to open or close the components or adjust the air conditioning and heating unit manually, making the appliance extremely easy to use.

Managing configurations from a smartphone

Another reason smart vents are a wise investment is that their functions are accessible from a phone app. Moving your air vent louvers by hand can be challenging, particularly if they are above head height. But with smart vents, you can fine-tune a room's temperature with just a few taps on your smartphone.

Customization and energy-saving properties

Smart vents enable people to save a lot of money on electricity costs by cooling specific house areas. In addition, you can automate these systems according to particular needs. For instance, you can activate them half an hour before you arrive home from work.

Correcting cold and hot spaces

One of the most annoying problems of AC units is uneven cooling. Some parts of your house can be colder than others, resulting in unequal comfort levels. However, smart air vents help solve this issue by encouraging more air to circulate through these tricky spots.

Analytic reports

Many smart air vents come with comprehensive analytic reports. You can use this data to calculate energy usage, decide when to clean your filters, and figure out many more critical details.

Smart vents are safe

Contrary to popular belief, smart vent technology isn't bad for an air conditioning and heating system. Changing a few vents doesn't hurt your air conditioner or furnace.

However, the units need to be installed by a trained air conditioning and heating professional. Find one with a proven track record of customer satisfaction and safety to make sure your installation runs smoothly.

Simple installation

Mounting smart vents is pretty easy since they don't require significant changes to the ductwork. However, they do need at least one thermostat. In general, manufacturers offer a product compatible with the system and may recommend additional units or temperature monitors. In homes with just one smart thermostat, smart vents can only adjust the temperature of the entire house and not individual rooms.

Explore the possibility of smart air vents for your home

You should purchase a smart thermostat that also controls your furnace. Otherwise, the unit may encounter several issues. For example, the vent might close while the furnace keeps running, leading to pressure and airflow problems. They may also cause noise issues if your air conditioning and heating system isn't designed to handle multiple vents. We recommend that you contact an experienced air conditioning and heating specialist to discuss installing smart air vents in your home. 

Above and Beyond Air Conditioning & Heating is a San Antonio residential and commercial air conditioning and heating company dedicated to providing the highest level of home comfort. Call us today at (210)794-9895.