{"id":705,"date":"2019-06-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/?p=705"},"modified":"2019-06-05T15:32:54","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T19:32:54","slug":"technology-improved-ac-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/technology-improved-ac-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"How Has Modern Technology Improved AC Efficiency?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-708 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/How-Has-Modern-Technology-Improved-AC-Efficiency-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"smart-thermostat-in-forefront-with-house-in-background\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/How-Has-Modern-Technology-Improved-AC-Efficiency-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/How-Has-Modern-Technology-Improved-AC-Efficiency-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/How-Has-Modern-Technology-Improved-AC-Efficiency.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>We could talk about all the advancements made to HVAC systems and the benefits of installing a new system, your HVAC system options such as ductless mini-splits, and how to boost the efficiency of your air conditioner by using ceiling fans. These are, after all, methods of improving your air conditioner efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s another piece of technology though that has helped air conditioners make huge strides in efficiency with minimal work\u2014the thermostat!<\/p>\n<p>As you likely understand to a point, the thermostat of your HVAC systems is essentially the <em>brain <\/em>of those systems. Today\u2019s <em>smart <\/em>thermostats\u2014also called Wi-Fi thermostats\u2014can do so much more than simply set temperatures. You can keep things that basic if you choose, but the biggest benefit of a smart thermostat is the precision and customization it affords you. Keep reading to learn what type of benefits you can take advantage of with a smart thermostat!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>You\u2019ll Save Money!<\/h2>\n<p>A smart, programmable thermostat enables you to preset certain temperatures for certain times throughout the day. For example, you can set your thermostat to lower the temperature automatically during the night or when your home is unoccupied. You might be surprised to find that you can save as much as 10% of what you were previously paying each year on cooling (and heating) costs just by the precision of temperature afforded by a smart thermostat.<\/p>\n<h2>You Can Cool Your Home More Conveniently<\/h2>\n<p>Many smart thermostat models are capable of creating programs on their own, so you don\u2019t need to think too hard about how to best adjust the temperature in your home.<\/p>\n<h2>You Have Nearly Limitless Wi-Fi Capabilities<\/h2>\n<p>By connecting your home\u2019s Wi-Fi, it can be controlled from almost anywhere. Whether you\u2019re away on vacation or at work for the day, you can control your HVAC systems remotely. You won\u2019t need to worry about running up your utility bills if you forget to turn off your air conditioner before you leave for work.<\/p>\n<h2>Smart Thermostats \u201cLearn\u201d From You for Maximum Efficiency<\/h2>\n<p>There have been many updates made to today\u2019s thermostats, with Wi-Fi and smart thermostats being no exception. For instance, some models can analyze local weather conditions and automatically adjust according to the cooling or heating preferences you\u2019ve set for it before\u2014essentially it <em>learns <\/em>from your cooling and heating practices.<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cCan I Install My Thermostat on My Own?\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>We get this question a lot, and we understand why. After all, it\u2019s just a tiny component that you basically nail into the wall, right? How hard can that be?<\/p>\n<p>Well, the problem with this line of thinking is that homeowners often don\u2019t realize that <em>where <\/em>they install their thermostat will make a huge difference. This goes for any type of thermostat, not just the Wi-Fi version. If you put the thermostat in a very sunny spot in your home, it can cycle on hours before you need it, which is an absolute waste of energy and money for you.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you put it in a traditionally cool location. It may not cycle on soon enough.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When you need help with your <a href=\"\/service-areas\/egg-harbor-township-nj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air conditioning in Egg Harbor Township<\/a>, look no further than Ambient Comfort. <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s smart thermostats\u2014also called Wi-Fi thermostats\u2014can do so much more than simply set temperatures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[13,123],"class_list":["post-705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-air-conditioning","tag-egg-harbor-township"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=705"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":710,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705\/revisions\/710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientcomfortnj.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}