When it comes to saving money on utility bills, homeowners are always looking for new technology that makes it easier and more convenient. You might already use a smart thermostat, but what about smart vents? Are they as beneficial an investment as they appear at first glance?
Moon's Air will walk you through what you need to understand about smart air vents. You’ll understand benefits and negatives, and if including smart vent technology to your house is a wise decision.
What is a Smart Vent?
In most residences, your thermostat works with your HVAC system to maintain one temperature.
Smart HVAC vents provide much greater and more fine-tuned control, like:
- Recognizing when someone is in an area through motion or proximity sensors.
- Maintaining different temperatures on a room-by-room basis.
- Using motorized covers to open and close just how you want them to.
A smart vent system is more effective with redirecting airflow than just opening and closing registers by yourself.
4 Perks of Getting Smart Vents
Investing in smart home vents may feel like overkill. But you’ll be relieved to learn there’s lots of different pluses to using smart vents.
1. They Can Correct Hot and Cold Spots
You often have a spot or room that’s not the right temperature. Smart vents can help direct more airflow to these problem spots.
2. They Link with Other Smart Home Technology
We operate with trusted brands to provide you dependable technology that can perform without help or be integrated with other smart home systems.
Flair smart vents and Keen smart vents are a couple of the most popular brands. Here’s how they stack up with two popular smart thermostats.
- If you own a Nest: Keen smart vents aren’t compatible, but they can work alone. Flair works with Nest via Google Assistant.
- If you own an Ecobee: Flair and Keen are both suitable with Ecobee via third-party apps.
3. You Can Manage Them from Your Phone
Like other smart tech, all the major functions are available with an app for your phone. It might be tough to move louvers on vents by hand, especially if they’re on the ceiling. With a smart vent, you can adjust the temperature room-by-room quickly and effortlessly.
4. They’re Affordable
Your usual zoning systems are generally much more expensive, as dampers are installed inside the ductwork. If you have a large residence, a home that’s being built or has rooms that need very specific temps, a zoning system can be the perfect fit.
If you choose smart vents, you don’t need to replace all your vents with smart vents. If you have only one or two rooms with trouble spots, a smart vent can provide additional control at a lower cost.
What Should I Know Before Getting Smart Vents?
When utilized properly, smart vents could help you save money. They can also offer several other useful things. Here are a few you should know when researching adding them to your home.
Smart Vents Can Help You Save on Energy Costs
In most cases, smart vent technology is more affordable than manual equipment such as dampers or zoning. Smart vents can be noninvasively installed outside the ductwork, providing you more control and limited mess. And if you keep an eye on your temperatures wisely, you may also save on overall energy expenses.
Smart Vents Are a Safe Option
You may have been told that smart vent technology could be damaging to your HVAC system. Contrary to belief, adjusting or closing a few vents won’t harm your furnace or air conditioner. When deciding on a smart vent, we encourage choosing a manufacturer with a great record of safety and customer satisfaction.
Moon's Air Can Help You Select Smart Vents
There are a wide range of brands on the market right now, so choosing the best smart vent can feel overwhelming when you start. Particularly when some brands work better with certain smart thermostats.
Moon's Air will help you browse the possibilities, so you can select the best solution for your house. If you’re wondering how smart vent technology could assist you, contact us at 318-215-7938. Our heating and cooling specialists will provide you with the info and support you need, every step of the way.