When it comes to saving money on utility bills, homeowners are always experimenting with new technology that makes it quicker and more convenient. You might already have a smart thermostat, but what about smart vents? Are they as wise an investment as they appear at first glance?

ACE Solutions will walk you through what you need to learn about smart air vents. You’ll know about benefits and negatives, and if adding smart vent technology to your house is a wise decision.

What Are Smart Vents?

In most houses, your thermostat partners with your HVAC system to maintain one temperature.

Smart HVAC vents grant much greater and more specific control, like:

  • Recognizing when someone is using 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 efficient with moving airflow than just opening and closing registers alone.

Four Advantages of Using Smart Vents

Using smart home vents might feel like overkill. But you’ll be excited to discover there’s many different advantages to using smart vents.

1. They Can Improve Hot and Cold Spaces

You likely have a location or room that’s not the right temperature. Smart vents can help push more airflow to these nuisance spots.

2. They Work with Other Smart Home Technology

We work with trusted brands to provide you dependable technology that can work independently or be installed with existing smart home systems.

Flair smart vents and Keen smart vents are two of the most popular brands. Here’s how they compare with two popular smart thermostats.

  • If you have a Nest: Keen smart vents aren’t compatible, but they can work without it. Flair is compatible with Nest via Google Assistant.
  • If you have an Ecobee: Flair and Keen are both compatible with Ecobee via third-party apps.

3. You Can Use Them from Your Phone

Like other smart utilities, all the major functions are available using an app for your phone. It can be difficult to open or close louvers on vents with your hand, namely if they’re up high. With a smart vent, you can adjust the temperature room-by-room fast and conveniently.

4. They’re Affordable

In general, zoning systems are often much more expensive, since dampers are installed inside the ductwork. If you have a large home, a home that’s under construction or has rooms that require very specific temps, a zoning system may be the perfect fit.

If you go with smart vents, you don’t need to replace all your vents with smart vents. If you have just a couple of rooms with trouble spots, a smart vent can provide more control at a lower cost.

What Should I Know Before Installing Smart Vents?

When installed properly, smart vents may help you save money. They can also provide several other useful things. Here are a couple you need to know when thinking about adding them to your home.

Smart Vents Help Lower Utility Costs in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Many times, smart vent technology is more affordable than manual equipment such as dampers or zoning. Smart vents can be noninvasively placed outside the ductwork, offering you more control and reduced mess. And if you manage your temperatures wisely, you can also save on overall energy costs.

Smart Vents Are a Safe Choice

You might have been informed that smart vent technology could be bad for your HVAC system. Contrary to belief, regulating or shutting a few vents won’t damage your furnace or air conditioner. When choosing a smart vent, we encourage choosing a manufacturer with a consistent record of safety and customer satisfaction.

ACE Solutions Can Help You Select Smart Vents

There are a broad variety of brands on the market now, so finding the best smart vent can appear intimidating to begin with. Namely considering some brands work better with certain smart thermostats.

ACE Solutions will help you browse the possibilities, so you can find the perfect style for your Hasbrouck Heights residence. If you’re wondering how smart vent technology could help you, contact us at 201-426-0650. Our heating and cooling professionals will provide you with the details and support you need, every step of the way.