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Author: Brody Pennell

About Wireless Home Thermostats

Written by Brody Pennell on . Posted in Air Conditioning, Thermostat.

WiFi Thermostats are the perfect solution for a wide range of heating and cooling control needs. Today, Internet connectivity is much more than simply surfing the web. The proliferation of mobile devices with Internet connectivity and Internet enabled household appliances have made life a lot easier. When it comes to Internet–controlled thermostats, it is now possible to control a building’s heating and cooling system from virtually anywhere in the world using an Internet connected cellular device, tablet, or computer.a

Home automation systems have come a long way. Home automation may include the centralized control of appliances, lighting, security, and other home or household activities. A wifi home thermostat is a type of home automation device that increases the efficiency of managing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Advantages of automation include improved convenience, energy efficiency, comfort, and security.

A wireless home thermostat offers most of the same benefits as other types of home automation appliances. In addition to allowing users to control the thermostat settings from afar, modern wireless thermostats have inbuilt intuitive capabilities. They can learn the users’ preferences and habits and adjust the building’s temperatures accordingly. In addition, some models will use sensors to determine when the house is empty and can even foretell when someone will arrive back home. Using the same sensors, they can figure out the busiest rooms and focus on them more that the other less utilized rooms.

Other Benefits of a Wi-Fi Thermostat

· A wireless thermostat is easy to set up

· It allows expandability

· It allows monitoring of a building’s temperature, especially when the A/C system fails or someone else changes the settings

The latest models of Internet enabled thermostats are very smart; however, before choosing any model or make, it is important to consider its features, design, and ease of use. In addition, it is important to understand that many wireless thermostats require a professional HVAC installer for then to run at peak performance.

All conventional wireless thermostats include home security into their designs. To minimize the risk of destructive hacking by pranksters, the device’s web servers allow users to set passwords. They also use wired Ethernet instead of wireless protocols to enhance security.

Call a good HVAC contractor to find out about the Wi-Fi thermostat options available in the market.

High Winds Across The United States Affecting Indoor Air Quality

Written by Brody Pennell on . Posted in Indoor Air Quality.

The air conditioning is an important aspect of a home. It keeps the family warm during the colder months of winter and offers a cool environment in the hot periods of summer. However, the climate can affect the AC system, leading to broken parts, malfunctioning and even health issues. Wind is one of the major weather elements that can affect the indoor air quality greatly. Moving high winds blow dust, dirt and other debris into the evaporator coils of the AC, and then circulates throughout the system’s ductwork.

The Effect on Home Air Quality
There is a lot of science that goes on once the debris is circulating in the ductwork, but the result is that it affects the indoor air quality negatively, which in turn leads to poor health. Millions of Americans are suffering from allergies because of airborne contaminants, many of which are located in the indoor environment. In fact, according to the latest statistics, in a typical home, the indoor environment contains 70% more air contaminants than the outside environment. Some of the pollutants typically found in the air duct include dirt, dust, pollen, fungus, and mold.

Reasons for HVAC Vent Cleaning
Most people go not understand the importance of cleaning the vents; however, the truth is that it matters especially with the recent high winds that are blowing from coast to coast. Some of the reasons for duct cleaning include:
• Prevent allergic reactions: If one inhales polluted indoor air for so long, one will begin experiencing some allergic reactions. These reactions vary from person to person, and one may not even be aware he or she has an infection until the condition becomes worse. Some of the symptoms include headaches, dry eyes, hay fever, nasal congestion and dry skin. These conditions are not only irritating, but they are also potentially dangerous. One may also experience serious respiratory conditions such as emphysema and asthma. The dirty air duct is a breeding ground for germs, bacterial and mold.
• Bad odor: Wind can blow insects and other tiny animals into the air duct. These insects may then die there and begin to rot, giving off a bad smell. The situation is worse if there is mildew or mold.
• Improve efficiency: The efficiency of a AC system depends on how clean it is. If dust and dirt accumulate in the air duct, it hinders the flow of air and puts a strain on the system, which also leads to high energy bills.

It is therefore important to invest in duct cleaning, maintenance and Indoor Air Quality Testing services to ensure that the home is comfortable and healthy to live in.