Both companies and consumers have been increasingly concerned about saving both money and the environment. That has led to many changes in the HVAC industry in recent years. Here's a look at the latest HVAC trends that can greatly benefit your comfort and energy-efficiency needs.
HVAC Trends: Thermally Driven Cooling Systems
An Australian company has invented a thermally driven AC system. The system uses energy from solar panels. When solar energy runs short, the system can utilize natural gas. Thermally driven systems are highly likely to be mass-marketed as low-cost alternatives to conventional air-conditioning systems in the next couple of years.
HVAC Trends: Energy-Analysis Software
A variety of energy-analysis software has become available in the past few years and has changed how HVAC professionals approach, choose, and implement HVAC technologies. The software can help determine the most economical and efficient HVAC systems for a particular space.
HVAC Trends: Ice-Powered Air Conditioner
An ice-powered air conditioner freezes a large quantity of water overnight and makes it available for cooling the next day. When switched on, the unit can provide up to six hours of cooling. The cooling task reverts to the building's conventional AC unit when the ice melts. The ice-powered AC unit is still in the early stages of development.
HVAC Trends: Dual-Fuel Heat Pump
Dual-fuel heat pumps use a combination of electric heat pumps and gas furnaces to heat homes. The dual-fuel pump uses electricity to heat your home at temperatures above 35 degrees. At lower temperatures, it uses gas heat for better efficiency.
HVAC Trends: Geothermal Heat Pump
Geothermal HVAC products have been available since the 1940s but have been gaining popularity in the past couple of years. The technology uses energy from the earth to heat your home. In the summer, it draws warmth from your home to cool it. It's currently the most efficient HVAC solution.
HVAC Trends: Zoning
A zoned HVAC system divides your home into two or more zones and lets you heat or cool each zone separately. As a result, you avoid wasting energy in unused rooms.
The latest HVAC trends indicate that the new technologies that will be produced will keep giving homeowners more opportunities to further reduce their energy costs and environmental impact. Contact us at Air Assurance for the best HVAC products and exceptional service in the Broken Arrow area.