Increase Your Comfort: Eight Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades

During the chilly days and nights in Calgary, there’s no better way to improve your home’s comfort than with some effective upgrades. It’s not just about keeping the house toasty warm as the snow begins to fall—it’s about enhancing efficiency and improving the very air you breathe. Here are eight extremely effective upgrades you can make to your HVAC system this winter.

1. Smart Thermostat

The thermostat serves as the center of your HVAC system. What if it did more than province and modify the ambient temperature upon request? What if your thermostat recognized your comfort preferences and modified the temperature to them automatically? And what if you could manage it anywhere you wanted, whether that be from your sofa or almost any place in the world?

Smart thermostats offer all this and a lot more. With Wi-Fi connectivity and compatibility with smart home assistants, these gadgets aren’t just smart—they’re absolutely genius. Set the temperature with a simple voice command or a tap on your smartphone screen. Get energy usage reports to see how much electricity and natural gas you’ve used, and get customized saving recommendations. You can even use programs that make small, automatic adjustments based on your habits to help you save money without compromising comfort. 

2. Ceiling Fans: Low Cost, Very Effective

Ceiling fans are easy to overlook, but they go hand-in-hand with your HVAC system. Use them in the summer to enjoy a wind chill effect that lowers the perceived temperature in the room by up to 4 degrees. Then, reverse the fan’s direction in the chilly months to push warm air near the ceiling back down to the living space. This versatile fixture is an an elegant and energy-efficient way to increase comfort in every room.

3. New Kitchen Vent Hood

No matter if you are an aspiring gourmet chef or a simple family cook, an affective kitchen hood vent is a must to whisk away heat and odors, preserving a fresh atmosphere while the culinary magic happens. Whether you select a hidden, behind-the-wall design or a custom, eye-catching piece, a high-quality vent hood is a useful upgrade you’ll enjoy for a very long time.

4. Scheduled Maintenance Plan

Regular HVAC maintenance is the backbone of a strong heating and cooling system. While you can arrange appointments manually once a year, signing up for a maintenance plan ensures everything runs efficiently when you need it most. The best plans include twice-a-year furnace and air conditioner checkups, priority service, waived trip charges, repair discounts and priceless knowledge your HVAC system is ready for the season’s heating or cooling demands. It’s easy to recognize how a maintenance plan creates a reliable and long-lasting HVAC system.

5. Alleviate Breathing Issues with Whole-House Air Purification

Given that new homes are built tighter than ever, indoor air quality has never been more important. An air purification system supplies clean, breathable air for your home. Unlike portable units, whole-house air filtration and UV purification systems work with your current furnace and air conditioner to purify the air in the entire residence. You’ll breathe easier and enhance the efficiency and life span of your HVAC unit by keeping it cleaner between maintenance appointments.

6. Whole-House Humidifier

When you consider the concept of indoor comfort, you very well could imagine adjusting the temperature, but balanced humidity is also crucial. A whole-house humidifier links with your HVAC system, adding the perfect amount of moisture to the air every time the furnace functions. This helps correct comfort problems in the cold, dry wintertime weather, including dry skin, sore throats and static shock. This easy yet helpful upgrade can substantially improve your comfort level all season long.

7. Ductless Mini-Split

Ductless mini-split systems are a popular solution for those stubborn spaces in your home that are hard to heat and cool. Perhaps your sunlit office is always a little too warm, or your north-facing bedroom feels like an icebox. In any case, a ductless mini-split system offers focused heating and cooling without the need to install extra ductwork or obstruct your windows with a portable unit. Thanks to their simple installation and remarkable energy efficiency, you won’t have to spend a lot on this HVAC upgrade.

8. Get Precise Control by Using a Variable-Speed HVAC System

If you’re ready to replace your heating and cooling system, you may be interested in a system that uses variable-speed blower technology. This type of HVAC unit modifies the air output to precisely meet your home’s heating and cooling demands, much like a car’s climate control system, resulting in decreased energy bills and fewer temperature fluctuations.

Enhance Your Home’s Comfort in Calgary this Winter with A1 Chesney Service Experts

At A1 Chesney Service Experts, we can help you achieve a more comfortable, energy-efficient home. Our certified technicians provide quality, durable remedies backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If partnering with us is anything less than exceptional, we commit to making it right.

Let a top-notch HVAC system make your Calgary home comfy and warm this winter! Contact A1 Chesney Service Experts by calling 587-315-5271 today for more details.

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