DIY HVAC health monitoring platform digitizes AC ownership
Powered by machine learning, the company’s platform is offered as enabling a proactive approach to HVAC monitoring, notifying users of a potential breakdown before it occurs. The platform’s sensors monitor temperatures, airflow, air filter life, and drain lines to ensure the health of critical HVAC components.
“Over 70 million homes have central air in the U.S., making indoor comfort a regular way of life,” says Josh Teekell, CEO and founder of SmartAC.com. “People don’t often think about their HVAC systems, taking it for granted, until the day the AC or heat goes out. These systems require regular upkeep, and when they aren’t maintained, costs can get out of hand.”
“SmartAC.com’s offer is simple,” says Teekell, “we care about your AC so you don’t have to. Our proactive approach offers homeowners the opportunity to save thousands in repairs and energy over the lifespan of their system. None of us would own a car without a dashboard; we’re that dashboard for your AC.”
The platform’s hardware setup takes just five minutes, says the company, with magnetic sensors enabling a simple, first-of-its-kind DIY installation. The sensors are compatible with all HVAC equipment and thermostat manufacturers, including smart thermostats like Nest and Ecobee, and enable professional monitoring and daily system health checks with over 50,000 temperature and airflow readings.
This robust data set, says the company, when coupled with machine learning, enables it to confidently alert users when problems occur and also predict when the system is headed for a serious breakdown. The company also offers a “Comfort Guarantee” in support of these claims, granting users a year of free service if an unpredicted breakdown occurs when the SmartAC.com platform is installed.
Designed by industry experts to eliminate common HVAC issues, the system includes the following:
- The Comfort Sensor monitors the temperature of the air coming from the vents during each heating or cooling cycle allowing performance to be compared to manufacturer’s specs.
- The Filter Sensor tracks the lifespan of air filters by monitoring pressure and airflow changes over time, alerting users when they need to be changed. Forgetting to change the air filter is one of the most common causes of failure and leads to increased energy consumption and poor air quality.
- The Water Sensor guards against leaks and clogs in AC drain lines that can cause major damage to the home. Additional water sensors can be added if users wish to extend coverage to other home appliances.
- The SmartAC.com Hub sends the sensor data to the cloud so the SmartAC.com app can deliver valuable data and recommendations to help users reduce their overall AC costs.
“The average AC replacement cost is $7,500 – an expense that can be a huge burden on homeowners,” says Andrew Fuselier, SmartAC.com’s COO. “Caring for these assets is inconvenient and oftentimes confusing, resulting in 80 percent of homeowners skipping the recommended maintenance on their AC systems. It’s time to digitize the AC ownership experience to solve a decades old problem. SmartAC.com was formed in stealth mode with feedback from thousands of homeowners, so we’re thrilled to finally show the world what we’ve built.”
The SmartAC.com HVAC health monitoring system is available now from the company. It has launched with a discounted membership rate of $5 per month as well as a discounted hardware rate starting at $99. Membership includes a lifetime warranty on the hardware, daily system health checks, discounted air filters, active water leak monitoring to enable home insurance discounts, and live chat with HVAC technicians in the app. The company also offers air filter subscriptions, as well as annual AC tune-ups in select markets through its service network.
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