Top 3 Trends in HVAC Technology
Construction Business Review | Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The HVAC industry is closely-knit to the construction industry and is driven by federal and state regulations. There are several up-and-coming trends in the HVAC industry, such as the push towards smart and environmentally friendly technology.
Fremont, CA: With climate change emerging as a hot topic globally, the HVAC industry is taking a hard look at itself, as HVAC technology was not always designed to keep the environment in mind. Several trends have been molding the HVAC industry in recent years, specifically designed to make the system more efficient and environmentally friendly. Systems are dependent on modern refrigerants, but technology is better at meeting the HVAC needs. Here are a few trends to watch out.
Smart Tech and the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things continues to thrive in 2020. It has been more than a decade since the introduction of the smartphone. It has enabled the property owners and operators to monitor and adjust all sorts of home devices, including the entire HVAC systems, with the touch of a button. Smart thermostats have been trending for a while now, but 2020 promises to up the game as smart HVAC systems become more mainstream. These systems can be monitored manually or remotely, so the users can adjust their settings the traditional way, or from anywhere that has an internet connection. Smart HVAC systems offer more than just remote temperature control.
The technology also enables users to set schedules, receive maintenance reminders, dispatch contractors, and even monitor efficiency from a smartphone.
Data and Automation
In 2018, 35 percent of companies surveyed 451 Research stated that they were gathering data or planned to collect data on their building systems, including HVAC. That demand has only increased ever since. In response to the request, HVAC manufacturers are introducing products to meet those demands.
Zoning Systems
One of the most effective HVAC trends continuing its path to dominance in 2020 is temperature regulation through zoning, which allows different temperatures to be set in various areas of a building. These temperature zones are formulated with ductwork dampers that will enable users to use multiple thermostats to control HVAC settings.
Zoning systems also can be set on a floor-by-floor basis as opposed to a room by room. Since a small temperature difference can make a significant difference in energy use, these systems provide the most considerable optimization.
