Could HVAC digital business become the new normal?
Like other sectors, technological advances have also affected the HVAC industry. We see this in the form of indoor thermostats that help homeowners easily monitor and regulate internal temperatures. Ceiling fans, unlike their older counterparts, which turn on and off with voice recognition and other devices that work with Alexa or Siri, are also notable advances. In addition, diagnostics and frameworks have also undergone a major digital upgrade in recent years.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an increase in demand for HVAC equipment, companies, and technicians. Along with technology, digital HVAC businesses are expected to become the new normal. In Could HVAC Digital Business Become the New Normal?, we will discuss the possibilities, primarily what the future holds for HVAC going digital.
Nothing can replace technicians: they are irreplaceable
The coronavirus pandemic has brought a series of unemployment and misfortune to Americans. Investors are no longer sure of investment avenues as the back and forth of locks pretty much makes the game unsafe. Educators have been forced to question their morals and ethics, and different companies have had to endure a huge amount of change in a short time.
However, numerous HVAC and refrigeration experts are working because the central government has lumped them together as essential workers. That is why HVAC technicians are irreplaceable no matter how technologically advanced the HVAC industry becomes in the future.
IoT and remote diagnostics
The Internet of Things (IoT) comprises billions of physical devices located around the world connected to the Internet at large. A large number of these devices can be found in smart homes, which can be essential to HVAC/R systems. HVAC goes digital here in terms of smart indoor thermostats that make turning ceiling fans up and down pretty easy, as mentioned above. Think about it, if most HVAC equipment was remote controlled it would be so easy for homeowners. And the residential is only one sector, the commercial possibilities of this concept are endless.
Use of digital communication
Using email and SMS can help HVAC technicians to narrow down many things like the causes of malfunction and what are the possible solutions when talking to their customers. You don’t need to call your technician for something you shouldn’t be contacted about, just ask what to do at no cost, as long as you do the repairs yourself. Many employers have started to embrace this concept of texting your tech for better word of mouth and fresher clientele.
It really is convenient, isn’t it? Have a technician answer a question via text message. Save time and money.
Use of Augmented Reality
Older people, such as those in their 80s, are at a much higher risk of contracting and being affected by the coronavirus disease. But our HVAC vets can save the day here, too. It’s still a bit new, but the use of augmented reality can help HVAC technicians help seniors with small repairs. They can do it safely to be safe from the prolific virus. The use of augmented reality will also gain more attention to advance in a post-COVID world.
Security measures
To put an end to our speculations on the digitization of HVAC, we will also mention the importance of security measures. Advances like the IoT and augmented reality are just one answer to protect HVAC technicians and their customers during the pandemic. But if your technician identifies a problem that he can only physically solve, you’ll have to visit him, no matter how advanced the technology. In such a case, and even when attempting to fix your own HVAC unit, employ safety measures.