Smart Controls
Smart Controls | Ventilation and Air Quality | Heating and Air Conditioning | Jasper
Imagine a system that senses the rhythm of your home and responds before you even think to reach for the thermostat. HEP’s smart controls for heating and air conditioning blend intuitive automation with high-efficiency components, constantly balancing temperature, humidity, and the crucial factors that define superior ventilation and air quality. From whisper-quiet fans that usher in fresh outdoor air to precision CO₂ and VOC sensors that nudge your HVAC into action, every breath feels lighter, cleaner, and effortlessly comfortable.
Control it all from your phone or let the AI-driven scheduler learn your habits and optimize energy use while you sleep, work, or get away for the weekend. With real-time alerts, detailed indoor air reports, and seamless integration into popular smart-home platforms, HEP turns the invisible science of healthy air into a daily luxury—saving you money, protecting your family, and giving you complete peace of mind.
FAQs
How do smart HVAC controls work and what makes them different from traditional thermostats?
Smart HVAC controls connect your heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment to a cloud-based platform. Using Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or Z-Wave radios, they collect real-time data on temperature, humidity, occupancy, and outdoor weather forecasts, then apply algorithms to adjust set points and fan speeds automatically. Traditional thermostats simply react to a single temperature reading, whereas smart controls continuously optimize comfort and efficiency, learn your schedule, and can be managed from a mobile app or voice assistant.
What types of sensors and data do the smart controls use to improve ventilation and air quality?
The system relies on a network of built-in or wireless sensors that measure CO₂ levels, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter (PM2.5), relative humidity, and temperature. Motion or occupancy sensors detect when rooms are in use, while pressure sensors monitor duct performance. By combining this data, the controller decides when to bring in fresh air, when to recirculate filtered indoor air, and how fast to run fans to maintain healthy indoor air quality without wasting energy.
Can the system be integrated with my existing heating and cooling equipment, or is new hardware required?
In most cases, the smart controller can be retrofitted to standard 24-V HVAC systems, variable-speed furnaces, heat pumps, ERVs/HRVs, and compatible smart dampers. If your equipment supports common communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, or OEM-specific serial buses), the controller simply piggybacks on those connections. Only very old, single-stage units without proper terminals may need an inexpensive interface module. No major ductwork or equipment replacement is usually necessary.
How much energy can I expect to save by using smart controls for my HVAC and ventilation?
Field studies show average energy reductions of 10 – 25 % for heating and 15 – 30 % for cooling when switching from a manual or programmable thermostat to an AI-driven controller. Savings come from adaptive set-back, demand-responsive ventilation, and coordinating fan speeds with variable-capacity compressors. The exact figure depends on your climate, insulation quality, and personal comfort preferences, but most customers see payback within 12-24 months.
How does the system help monitor and improve indoor air quality?
The dashboard in the companion app displays real-time readings and historical trends for CO₂, humidity, and airborne particles. If levels exceed user-defined thresholds, the controller automatically increases fresh-air intake, activates in-duct ionizers or UV-C lights, or notifies you to replace filters. You can also schedule pre-ventilation before gatherings or enable geofencing so the house is flushed with outdoor air just before you arrive home, helping to keep pollutants and odors at safe levels.
What kind of maintenance and software updates do smart HVAC controls require?
Physical upkeep is minimal: replace HVAC filters per manufacturer recommendations, and make sure sensors stay dust-free. The controller itself receives over-the-air firmware updates, adding features and security patches automatically during low-use hours. The mobile app will prompt you if a sensor battery is low or if a firmware update needs user confirmation. There are no subscription fees unless you opt for optional premium analytics or extended cloud storage.