In modern times, home automation has become the norm. It’s normal for many homeowners to show interest in a smart home theater installation project to spice up their evenings. The same goes for making their home much more user friendly and energy-efficient. Another new technology that has emerged is smart vents. What are the pros and cons of smart ventilation systems?
Smart vents are installed to regulate the temperature in certain rooms by limiting the airflow from your HVAC system. This technology is used to eliminate hot and cold spots in your home, further improving your home’s energy efficiency and comfort. These vents are installed with wireless temperature sensors around selected rooms and sync with your thermostat and HVAC unit to operate the vents to achieve the desired temperature. In fact, as long as you have internet access, you can adjust it manually using your smartphone or even make it activate upon detecting home movement.
Smart vents improve the comfort in rooms that are difficult to regulate. They’re also easy to install, even without professional help. It’s also more affordable compared to zone HVAC systems. What’s more is that it reduces your monthly utility costs and is smartphone compatible with Alexa and Google Home.
A smart vent can be quite expensive upfront, at around $200 for a starter kit, while other vents can cost around upwards of $600. It also requires a smart thermostat to operate efficiently. They are only ideally used in select rooms in your home. This is because sudden changes in your home’s airflow can affect your HVAC system’s performance, so it’s important to consult your HVAC contractor to decide the proper path of action.
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