Be The Coolest, Most Energy-Efficient Home On The Block This Summer

Friday, March 1, 2019

On The Block This Summer (NAPSA)—This summer, homeown- ers don't have to choose between being cooland eco-conscious. Today's innova- tions makeit “no sweat” to enjoy both with smart home climate control tech- nologies and advancedair-conditioning systems created to achieve maximum energy efficiency and comfort. Manymightbe surprised that home cooling accounts for nearly half of homeenergy use andis responsible for Discreet, wall-mounted ductless coolnearly100 million tonsofcarbon dioxide emissionsevery year. It’s no wonderopti- ing systems can keep you comfort- malenergy efficiency is a home buyer's able at home... top “Green Preference” with nearly half of home buyerswilling to invest between $1,000 and $9,999 for a $1,000 annual savings on theirutility bills, and 37 per- cent are willing to spend upward of $10,000,accordingto the National Association of Home Builders 2019 “What HomeBuyers Really Want” Report. With air conditioner energy expenses costing homeowners more than $11 bil- lion year, a little knowledge can go a long way. Get “Smart” About HomeClimate Whenit comes to smart home temperature control, there are Smart HVAC Systems and Smart Thermostats. Smart HVACsystems have built-in Internet capability andcan be controlled directly without additional equipment. Smart Home Thermostats create “smart” systems by enabling remote temperature control via a mobile or Internet-connected device or voice-operated home automation system. Several leading manufacturers, including Fujitsu Gen- eral America,offer Smart Systemsas well as a Thermostat Converter, which can controltheir single and multizone Hal- cyon andAirstage heating and cooling systemsusinga third-party thermostat. AmpUpEnergy Efficiency, LowerBills Up to 25 Percent A system upgrade and a smart home thermostat equals energy savings. The most energy-efficient heating and cooling products on the market, ductless mini-split systems, can save as much as 25 percent on yourutility bill. An efficiently controlled thermostat could save an additional 10 percent a year. And ..and comfortable in the knowledge that you're saving moneyand energy. Heighten Customization and Convenience Take individualized comfort to new levels. Most HVAC manufacturersoffer apps that enable systems to be con- trolled from anywhere using a mobile device. Now, voice-control capability uses digital assistants to verbally dictate home temperatures—“Alexa,set the living room temperature to 70 degrees.” Forinstance,Fujitsu offers a free FGLair app that enables Web-activated control via mobile devices and now voice-activated control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Built for optimal customization, ductless mini-split systemslet you control the individual temperature in each room, so you don't waste money cool- ing unused spaces such as guest bed- rooms, bonus rooms, sunrooms and basements. Ductless systems operate at much higherefficiencylevels than energy efficiency from poorinstallation. central forced-air systems and window units, as ductlosses in a central AC system can account for more than 30 percent of your energy consumption. Whetheryou take a “staycation” or kick back at your vacation home,fol- per tubing is used to pumprefrigerant bask in ultimate comfort while low- professional expertise is key because a system can lose 20 to 40 percentofits How do mini-splits work? Thin cop- lowing somepracticaltips will help you from an outdoor compressor directly ering utility bills and respecting the into an indoor air-handling unit, where environment. theair is quietly distributed to the inte- rior space. This eliminates the need for basementorattic evaporators andbulky, expensive ductwork. Mini-splits are easy toinstall and usually require only a 3- to 4-inch hole through a wall or ceiling to connectthe indoorand outdoorunits. Many Fujitsu systems with the Energy Star rating are more than twice as efficient as the minimum standard set by the government. To learn more orfinda contractor, call (888) 888-3424 or visit www.constantcomfort.com or www.fujitsugeneral.com.

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