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The Advantages of Zone Control System Installation

Wednesday, November 5th, 2014

One of the biggest downsides to central forced air systems is the lack of fine control over the environment in your home. Central heating provides the same temperature of heat to the entire house, and is controlled by one thermostat. Either the heating is on or it isn’t, and if you want one room to be warmer or cooler than another then you’re just out of luck. Zone control fixes this issue, and provides a number of other great advantages besides. Let’s examine the ways that zone control can help you.

What is a Zone Control System?

A zone control system is a series of dampers installed in the ductwork of a central forced air system. These dampers can open or close, restricting air to some rooms while supplying it to others. A thermostat is installed in each room equipped with a damper, allowing that room control over its individual climate.

The Advantages

The most obvious advantage of installing a zone control system is the increased control over your home’s heating system. You can set the temperature as high as you want in the living room, while your roommates or relatives can each set their room to what is most comfortable for them. This increases the comfort of everyone in the house, by sparing them the blanket solution that central heating normally offers.

The second advantage is energy savings. By directing the flow of heat only to areas where it is needed, zone control systems prevent the heater from spending energy heating the unused areas of the house. This means that the heater spends less energy overall, which translates to savings on your heating bill.

A zone control system is a great idea if you’re looking for a more responsive and efficient heating system. A word of warning, though: installing the system involves modifying both the ducts and the home electrical system. Do not try to do it yourself! Call a professional to install your zone control system for you. In fact, call AC Designs Inc. We install zone system controls throughout the Orange Park area.

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How a Better Thermostat in Your System Controls Will Save You Money

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

To make the most of your system controls in St. Augustine, it is strongly advised that you upgrade your thermostat. Your thermostat controls the cycling of your system, which is very important when it comes to maintaining good energy efficiency. You want a thermostat that is precise and accurate for temperature setting, and that may also be programmable. AC Designs Inc., has the latest in today’s thermostats, and our trained technicians can install them correctly, quickly and efficiently. Call us today!

Types of Thermostats

There are 3 main types of thermostats you can upgrade your system with:

Digital

Digital thermostats have precise temperature-setting and intuitive buttons that make them very easy to use. The precision of a digital thermostat is where you can gain savings because you can set the exact temperature you want. With older thermostats, the face may display a range of degrees rather than an exact number, which makes it easier to be off by 2-3 degrees. Every degree can make a difference in energy usage, so precision is key to being energy efficient.

Programmable

Programmable thermostats take things a step further by allowing you to program how you heat or cool your home. You can set schedules for times of day, days of the week and vacation periods. Programs can be set for up to 7 days in advance, and if you expect your daily routine to be steady, you can loop the program. Programming your system helps you to reduce energy usage when your home is unoccupied, which can help save you money in monthly energy bills.

Smart

Smart thermostats use the latest in remote technology to allow you to control your home’s heating and cooling from virtually anywhere. Using any kind of smart device and a simple app, you can monitor, change and program your thermostat from any location where there’s an internet connection. You can also track monthly energy usage with a smart thermostat.

Having the right system controls in St. Augustine can help you tremendously with improving energy efficiency. To upgrade your thermostat, call AC Designs Inc., today.

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How Do HVAC System Controls Save Me Money?

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

Controlling the amount of cooling in your home or, if you are business owner, in your workplace, is very important to your bottom line. As cooling technology has advanced, thermostats and other control systems have also advanced, allowing for far better control over heating and cooling than ever before. Having system controls in Orange Park can offer you multiple benefits, but to ensure you gain these benefits, it’s important to have professional installation. AC Designs Inc., specializes in system control installation and repair, and we can help you find a control system that is right for you.

Types of System Controls

There are different control systems for residential and commercial properties. First we’ll take a look at the residential types.

Common Residential Controls

There are several choices when it comes to residential controls for your air conditioning system:

Digital thermostats help with energy efficiency because they are precise and have more intuitive buttons, making them easier to use. Programmable thermostats take things a level higher by allowing you to program your cooling (and heating) in 7-day increments; you can loop a 7-day program, or change it as needed. Programming allows you to cool (and heat) only when needed, so for times when your home is unoccupied, you aren’t cooling an empty house. Smart thermostats allow you to program, but you can access your system remotely from virtually anywhere, at any time, with a smart device. Lastly, s zone control system allows you to separate different areas of your home into “zones” that cool and heat independently of one another. This gives you the highest level of control over the amount of cooling you want, as well as differing temperatures if needed.

Commercial Control

One of the best ways to control commercial air conditioning and heating costs is with an energy management system (EMS). An EMS allows you to find the best time of day to initiate cooling and helps your entire building maintain its temperature. You can also track energy usage through an EMS, which can help you create cooling and heating plans to reduce your overall use of energy. EMS’s are programmable, and some can tie into other systems of your building, including fire safety, giving you a central point of control over your building’s interior operations.

Gaining better control over your energy usage is good for you, your budget, your property and the environment. If you are interested in finding out how system controls in Orange Park can help you, call AC Designs Inc., and schedule an appointment today.

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Benefits of Wireless System Controls in Daytona Beach

Thursday, August 7th, 2014

The earliest thermostat controls for home comfort systems were manual models that used sliders and dials. Although these thermostats are adequate for basic setting of temperatures, they lack precision and will prevent homeowners from making the most efficient use of their heaters and air conditioners. Modern technology has moved far past these basic thermostats to full system controls that give you enormous power over your comfort level and how your HVAC system uses energy.

One of the advanced options you have for comfort system controls in Daytona Beach, FL are wireless models. With a wireless thermostat set-up, you have multiple advantages that go beyond even the most advanced programmable thermostats available.

To find out more about installing wireless system controls for your home, talk to our thermostat specialists at AC Designs Inc. We’ve helped cool and heat Daytona since 2003.

Advantages of Going Wireless for System Controls

  • Control from anywhere: With a wireless system, you not only can control the temperature and energy use in your home from any room, you can control it from anywhere that you have Wi-Fi access. Use a remote desktop computer, a laptop, cellphone, or tablet to access the controls from thousands of miles away.
  • Smart thermostat: Wireless thermostats are “smart” thermostats, which means they have AI programming that allows them to learn from your patterns to find the best way to bring you money-saving heating and cooling. Smart thermostats adapt and develop patterns that match your comfort needs in ways you might never have thought of. They also provide you with readouts of your energy savings to help you move toward an even more energy-efficient system: they will show you where the power is going and how much is used, assisting you with future decisions about energy use.
  • Freedom of placement: A wireless set-up for system controls means that if you use multiple thermostats for zone control it is much easier to place the thermostats where they will do the best job without worrying about wiring them to each other.

Wireless smart thermostats are complicated devices, so you will need to have specialists handle the installation: a poorly set up wireless thermostat will not be able to give you all the benefits that it should, and may end up causing the AC or heater to operate incorrectly. For excellent installation of wireless system controls in Daytona Beach, FL that will give you the optimum comfort and savings, call AC Designs Inc. today. Our NATE-certified technicians will make sure you are satisfied with your new system.

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