Smart Solutions for Mild Climate Homes: Tailoring HVAC Systems to Your Needs

North Carolina’s mild climate requires modern HVAC systems to perform with versatility across four distinct seasons.

We don’t have the same needs for extreme heating, air conditioning, and ventilation as other parts of the country further to the north or south, but we certainly benefit from smart, efficient systems that use modern technology to meet our needs. 

Read on as Barber Heating & Air discusses some of the important HVAC customizations that Burlington residents now enjoy.

Variable Speed HVAC Systems: Efficiency and Control

Traditional HVAC systems have two modes: off and full speed. In our temperate climate, that leads to frequent on/off cycling, inefficient climate control, and wasted energy. Modern variable speed systems automatically adjust their output to meet your home’s needs from moment to moment. 

As variable speed systems operate for longer times at lower speeds, they provide more consistent indoor comfort and humidity control while taking energy consumption down. You’ll get improved comfort at a lower cost. 

Ductless Mini-Split Systems: Flexibility Without Ductwork

If you are equipping a home without existing ductwork or if you want to add heating and cooling to a specific part of your living space, ductless mini-split systems often present perfect solutions.

These systems provide highly targeted heating and cooling to specific rooms without the cost or discomfort associated with altering the rest of your home’s temperature. They are compact and relatively simple to install since they do not require ductwork. 

Smart Thermostats: Precision Temperature Management

Smart technology has improved thermostat design and function immensely. Smart thermostats go far beyond basic temperature control. 

Remote access, scheduling, machine learning, and integration with other home devices give you the power to optimize climate control and energy consumption at any time from anywhere in the world. If your schedule changes, simply update your thermostat settings to match your updated arrival time, either sooner or later. 

Heat Pumps: Ideal for Mild Climates

Heat pumps are particularly well-suited for mild climates like ours in Burlington, NC. These systems work by transferring heat from one place to another, with air handlers that provide heating and cooling generated by the same efficient unit. 

Heat pumps are environmentally friendly, as they use ambient outdoor air to move warmth either inside or outside as needed rather than by generating heat.

Zoning Systems: Customized Comfort

Temperature variations inside your North Carolina home can be significant. Zoning systems provide versatility by dividing your living space into different zones controlled by separate thermostats. 

Zoning allows you to only heat or cool the parts of your home where you need climate control at any given time. For example, you can keep your bedroom at an optimal sleeping temperature overnight without heating or cooling the rest of your house. 

Call Barber Heating & Air To Explore Modern HVAC Custom Solutions

Founded in 1988, Barber Heating & Air has a long track record of helping Burlington, NC, residents tailor their HVAC systems to the specific needs of our temperate climate. 

Call us today at (336) 226-6959 to learn more about how we can help you select the perfect HVAC system for your indoor comfort needs.