HVAC trends have come a long way since the introduction of single-room residential heating and air conditioning. Over the past 20 years, more than 91% of all new homes have been constructed with ductwork that’s pre-installed to accommodate a central furnace and air conditioner.
However, progress has definitely not stopped there. As we’ve entered the second decade of the 21st century, continuous research and development in the HVAC industry promises improved energy efficiency, greater convenience, and healthier indoor air quality. Here are just a few examples of HVAC trends on the horizon.
Smarter Systems
Remote sensors that interact with intelligent central HVAC systems track indoor conditions throughout the house and automatically make adjustments according to specific requirements, including the total number of occupants. Data about temperature, humidity, and indoor air quality update smart thermostats that control heating and cooling, adjust humidity, and even actuate high-efficiency filtration.
Geothermal Rising
A geothermal system harvests latent heat only a few feet below the surface of the Earth to heat the home in winter. The system utilizes an underground heat-exchange tubing grid connected to an efficient heat pump to extract warmth in winter. Heat extracted from the house by the air conditioner in summer is returned to the Earth by the same system. Latent heat in the Earth is free and continuous throughout all seasons without reliance on gas or electrical.
Breathing Easier
As houses continuously become more tightly sealed and efficient, concern about indoor air quality comes to the forefront for homeowners. Research into air-purification science continues to evolve existing technology, including bipolar ionization, ultraviolet air treatment, and high-efficiency filtration to neutralize bacteria and viruses in the air.
For more information about the HVAC trends on the horizon this winter and in the coming years, contact the professionals at Paitson Bros. After 99 years serving the Wabash Valley, we’re still looking ahead.
Jeff Paitson is a third generation business owner who continues to run the business with the same values that have been passed down from previous generations since 1922.
Jeff’s belief is that the business belongs to Jesus Christ; therefore 10 percent of the company’s profits go toward the Maryland Community Church.
Jeff is a Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce member and in his spare time, he enjoys 
Ethan Rayburn is a lifelong resident of Terre Haute and a 2005 graduate of Purdue University.
An Eagle Scout, Ethan spent four years as a non-profit executive with the Boy Scouts of America before joining Paitson Bros. as a comfort advisor and later General Manager. In that role, Ethan has brought a renewed enthusiasm for customer care, integrity, value, and service to Paitson Bros. Heating & Air Conditioning.
Ethan enjoys singing and was a member of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. He also enjoys playing and coaching soccer, spending time with his family and two young boys, and volunteering his time and resources with his church, Terre Haute First Baptist Church, which he has attended from a very young age.
Paitson Bros
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Serving the Wabash Valley, IN Area Since 1922