Get the Latest HVAC Gadgets

HVAC technology has constantly been changing and has led to the development of innovative gadgets. These new products represent a monumental shift from how you've been heating and cooling your home. To prevent you from being left behind, we've compiled a list of some of the latest gadgets that you can take advantage of to make your home far more comfortable.

Smart Thermostat

A smart thermostat lets you adjust its settings even when you're away from home. For example, in the summer, you can turn the thermostat up when you're at work. You can then lower it when you're driving back home so that you arrive to a pleasantly cool house. You can also let the thermostat adjust itself after learning your heating and cooling habits or by detecting when you're around or not.

Motion-Activated Air Conditioning

This smart air conditioner has motion sensors placed on aluminum rods hanging from the ceiling. Movement activates the sensors, which in turn send signals to the air conditioner to turn on and cool the area. That way, the system doesn't waste energy cooling an unoccupied room or house.

Compressor Defender

A/C compressors can be damaged by power surges and are costly to fix. This handy gadget is installed inside your air conditioner to protect it from electrical-grid changes.

Sensor-Enhanced Ventilation

This system makes use of your existing forced-air system coupled with sensor-driven vents, which replace your current wall, floor, or ceiling vents. You can use your smartphone to control the system and adjust the temperature in each room separately.

Smart Air Purifier

Besides cleaning your home's air, a smart air purifier also acts as an indoor air-quality monitor. It keeps track of indoor pollutants and how they're changing over time. You can get all this data on your smartphone.

It's clear to see that the newest gadgets in the residential HVAC industry are more convenient to use, energy-efficient, and economical than ever. To learn more about the latest HVAC technology available, contact Air Assurance. For more than 30 years, Broken Arrow homeowners have counted on us to meet their HVAC needs.

Tips For Choosing A Programmable Thermostat

Choosing appropriate programmable thermostats is essential to homes' energy efficiency and comfort. The most common choice and the best choice to meet both ends is to choose digital, programmable thermostats. It is important that homeowners understand what type of heating and cooling system is installed in their homes before purchasing a thermostat. Depending on what kind of comfort options your system provides, there may be specific features your thermostat must have to operate those functions appropriately.  Another tip, is to make sure you have a battery backup thermostat.  This way, if your power were to go out, your thermostat can use the batteries to hold the programs you have set.  This way, there is no need to reprogram the thermostat after the power comes back on. There are also several other tips for choosing the right thermostat for your home.We recommend evaluating your schedule to determine whether you need a 7-day thermostat, a 5+2-day thermostat or a 5+1+1 day model. A seven day model affords a homeowner the most flexibility. If your daily schedule changes, then this is the best model for you. Our preferred 7 day, programmable thermostat is the Pro8000.Not only is the Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 a 7-day thermostat, but it comes with innovations that only the pros can provide. The display is easy to use, in fact, it's probably the easiest user friendly thermostat we have ever come across. The back-light on the display makes it very simple to read. This is one of the most energy efficient Programmable Thermostats on the market. It even comes with an Energy Star rating. A programmable thermostat like this can add up to 33% savings on your utilities!Other features that set this thermostat apart from the competition are that it has a programmable fan mode (not just on and off) which can provide better air filtration schedules, precision temperature control, and that it has time-keeping capabilities that take daylight savings into account. Some models have the capability to also control humidity levels without the need of a seperate humidistat. Other variations can give you the outdoor temperature on the inside thermostat display! This is a very low maintenance system and comes with a 5 year standard warranty from Air Assurance.  For more information or to purchase  the Honeywell Vision Pro 8000 for your home, please contact us. We also have information to help you with all your air quality needs.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information about programmable thermostats and other HVAC topics. Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas.  To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.