Equipment to Make Your HVAC System More Energy Efficient

There are two main benefits behind achieving higher energy efficiency with commercial HVAC systems: meeting government guidelines and saving money. Energy efficiency is also important for protecting the planet and its resources. Not every upgrade involves replacing an out-of-date HVAC system. There are many small equipment changes you can make to gain system efficiency. Read on for our recommendations on the top equipment that can make your HVAC system more energy efficient.

Smart Thermostats

Programmable thermostats allow you to adjust interior temperatures based on certain parameters. Occupancy, usage, time and day of the week are all options available with programmable thermostats. Smart thermostats take this concept further. They sense times when the system needs to work a little harder or less to meet the setpoint temperature. The smart thermostat will make those changes on its own. Owners can use apps to find out energy usage data and to control the system remotely. Smart thermostats are key to achieving optimal performance for your HVAC.

Air Filter Monitor

If your HVAC system does not have an air filter monitor, installing one can save not only energy costs, but also valuable system maintenance time. Dirty filters cause systems to work harder to get the same output. An air filter monitor will help detect early warning signs that indicate your filter needs to be replaced. Having an air filter monitor allows you to stay on top of premature wear on the system.

Variable Speed Devices

Variable speed devices like compressors or blower motors can bring big energy savings to system efficiency. When standard induction motors are used in HVAC systems, they maintain a speed based on whether the system is running or not. In times of lower use, energy used to power their constant speed goes to waste. In contrast, motors with variable speed automatically adjust to the system load. With a variable speed device, the system will not expend more energy than needed.

The energy savings achieved by these features will benefit not only the environment, but also your wallet. But if your best route to higher system efficiency is a motor replacement, contact our product specialists today. They can find the right replacement to assist you in your efficiency and money saving goals.