Smart technology is taking over. Sooner rather than later, house appliances will become interconnected and work as an adaptive system. You can thank the Internet of Things (IoT) for that. Technologies are moving toward this direction at high speed, exploiting the vast potential IoT has.
Its impact on the HVAC industry is quite notable already, as the newest heating and climate systems are created and designed to adapt to their environment and maximize their performance in ways that not long ago we could only imagine.
The revolution that IoT brings to commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry is highly important for the concept of a smart house. Numerous parts of the world are dealing with extreme weather conditions. The cities’ polluted air is forcing the residents to consume a lot of resources for a clean, comfortable environment.
So what are the significant changes that IoT brings in the HVAC sector? Let’s go through a few of them.
Called Thomas Hoffmann HVAC and received service very quickly. Regular winter maintenance was provided. They always do a great job.Really appreciate their service and would recommend to anyone in kirkwood!
Response from the owner: Thank you for choosing Thomas Hoffmann HVAC! We're glad we could promptly address and resolve your HVAC issue. Appreciate your recommendation!
Punctual / friendly / great service !!Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Mike! We're so glad you had such a positive experience with our technicians—your recommendation means a lot to us!
Having Nick come to our aid was a great experience and he offered followup assistance with the fancy technology part of the appliance if we need it. We will call him again if the need arises. Merry Christmas.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Marilyn! We're glad to hear that Nick was able to assist you and provide follow-up support. We appreciate your trust in us and wish you a Merry Christmas!
These guys are pros.Techs are friendly, listen and explain what they are doing.Office staff is responsive.Fast service....
Response from the owner: Thank you, Clark, for your kind words! We're glad to hear our techs and office staff made your experience a great one. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Nick was a true expert in explaining our options for a new thermostat.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Robert, for your kind words about Nick's expertise; we're glad he could help you with your thermostat options!
My AC unit was located on the ground in a very undesirable area; in the direct path of my neighbor’s downspout. Sent pics to Thomas, got a reasonable estimate to raise the unit off the ground and bolt it to my foundation. The work was completed cleanly and efficiently at a very reasonable price! Extremely satisfied with their work!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Diane, for your wonderful 5-star rating; we appreciate your support!
Notified me of expected arrival time and then again when he was on his way and was exactly on time! Nick was very personable and trustworthy.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Maureen. We're glad to hear that Nick kept you informed and made your experience enjoyable!
Thomas Hoffmann AC & Heating was wonderful to work with. They arrived on time, diagnosed the issue and got the work done fast. I would recommend Thomas Hoffmann AC & Heating to anyone.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Adam, for your kind words and recommendation; we're glad to hear you had a great experience with our team!
Tom and his team helped us select a great 2nd unit for our first floor. Installation went smoothly and it looks great. Cheers!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Immy! We're glad Tom and the team could assist you in finding the perfect unit and that the installation went smoothly. Enjoy your new space!
Arrived early in the time window quoted. Zach is a thorough tech and discovered an issue I had suspected. Able to quickly get the part and fix the issue. Great company to work with. The communication before the appointment is outstanding. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Dale, for your wonderful feedback! We're glad Zach could assist you effectively, and we appreciate your kind words about our communication and service.
Excellent Service. Thank you Zackery
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words, Buzz! It was a pleasure assisting you.
I'm a new customer and had my first appointment for furnace check.My tech was Zack and what a professional. He explained how he checked system and answered all my questions. This was a very good experience
Response from the owner: Thank you, Patricia, for your kind words! We're glad to hear that Zack provided you with a professional and informative experience during your furnace check. Your satisfaction means a lot to us!
Thomas Hoffman was so helpful. They even helped me set up my nest thermostat.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Krista, for your kind words; we're glad Nick could assist you with your nest thermostat!
Service was on time and did a quality service of my two systems.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Paul, for your kind words about our timely and quality service; we appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you were satisfied with your systems!
Excellent customer service. Reasonably priced. My go-to for any HVAC needs.
Response from the owner: Thank you, John, for your kind words; we appreciate your trust in our team for all your HVAC needs!
Zachary is a very efficient worker and explained the work he did well.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Joseph, for your kind words about Zachary's efficiency and clear explanations; we truly appreciate your feedback!
I called on December 25th at midnight and started leaving a message and Thomas Hoffman the owner called me back almost immediately. He said he would come out the next morning between 8:00 and 10:00 am snd he was promptly on time. He fixed my problem and while he was there I decided to get an estimate for a new furnace and air conditioning unit. The price was very reasonable and the installers one of them being his son were both very professional very courteous, polite, arrived on time and finished the same day. I enjoy knowing that I now have the support of Thomas Hoffman heating and air conditioning along with the peace of mind that comes with owning a Trane. Nothing stops a Trane.Albert Koesterer
Response from the owner: Albert thanks so much for your kind reviews and your business. We truly appreciate it!!!
Great service! He set the thermostat to reach a certain temp and then go to a lower temp. Then in the AM go to a higher temp.He is patient and quite knowledgable.Dick Drummond - Kirkwood
Response from the owner: Richard, thank you for your kind words! I'm glad to hear you had a great experience with our services.
Zachary was here on the dot at 8:00am. Thank for making me the first stop as promised. Very friendly too.
Response from the owner: Thank you for recognizing our professionalism and friendliness!
Nick from Thomas Hoffman came for our spring check up. Nick is the best. He takes such good care of us. He has been taking really good care of us for several years.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words about Nick! We appreciate your loyalty and trust in our services.
Excellent service
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words, Ella! We appreciate your feedback.
I have complete trust in Thomas Hoffman AC . I have had multipletechnicians who are always polite and knowledgeable.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your trust in our team, Henry! We appreciate your kind words about our technicians.
Just had our annual service on our furnace. The technician was very professional, friendly, thorough and spent time explaining what all he did and what his recommendations were going forward. Couldn't be happier. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THOMAS HOFFMAN AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING.
Response from the owner: Terry, we're so grateful for your kind words and for recommending us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our technician during your annual furnace service. Thank you for choosing Thomas Hoffman Air Conditioning and Heating!
Zachary was very professional and friendly and we would be happy to have him return to work on our furnace again in the future!
Response from the owner: Stephanie, we're so happy to hear that Zachary provided you with professional and friendly service! We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Excellent! Highly recommended
Response from the owner: Udis, we truly appreciate your recommendation!
I called on a Monday morning as air conditioning was blowing warm air. They were able to come to my house very early afternoon and fixed the problem. Would highly recommend and will use them again.
Response from the owner: Becky thank you so much for your great review. We appreciate your business and your kind words.
This company is so responsive to me that I love them. They respond immediately and I trust them. It always cost me, but that is the nature of the beast. I haven’t been steered wrong yet. They are genuinely nice to work with and honest. I use their maintenance program as well. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words, we truly appreciate your trust in us and are glad to hear about your positive experience with our services.
They were outstanding and got us cool very quickly.
Response from the owner: Bill, we're so glad we could help you out quickly! Thank you!
Great job done quickly and I loved how they were on time. Thank you for providing great customer service.
Response from the owner: Myrtle, we're so glad you're happy with our service. Thank you for your kind words!
Giovanni was good…. This is reason we ask for him
Response from the owner: Thanks so much!
Zac and Giovanni are always extremely polite, considerate and professional. We are thrilled to have the new A/C unit. Our unit was 18 years old and stopped working in the thick of 100 degree weather. Tom (the owner) came over within an hour (after hours) and bought us time by changing out some parts until we could have the new one installed. We’re very happy with Thomas Hoffmann A/C and Heating!
Response from the owner: Katie, we're delighted that Zac, Giovanni, and Tom were able to assist you promptly and effectively during the heatwave. Thank you for choosing Thomas Hoffmann A/C and Heating!
Honest takes his time to listen and help you without charging Arm and a leg
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words, Carrie! We truly appreciate your feedback.
Couldn't be happier with our experience. Our AC stopped working after typical hours and they were the only "24/7" HVAC service who was able to come out same day. Not only were they fast, but they identified and fixed the problem immediately and did some preventative maintenance (and showed me how to do it) to prevent it from happening again. Will absolutely use them again in the future.
Response from the owner: We're so glad to hear about your positive experience, Hannah White! Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to helping you again in the future.
Great service! Prompt, polite and got the job done quickly.
Response from the owner: We're so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us! Thank you for your kind words.
Thomas Hoffman personally quoted the job at a fair price and they did a quality install! I would highly recommend them!
Response from the owner: Thank you for recommending us, Joe! We appreciate your feedback and are glad you were satisfied with our service!
Came same day and fixed the problem.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your feedback! Glad we could help you out the same day.
Caught in a bind one evening (no AC), I called for an appointment to get mine repaired. They came out the next morning, one half hour early! Within 30 minutes we back up and running!! Thank you, Thomas Hoffman. You are my guys!
Response from the owner: Thank you for choosing us, Sue! We're glad we could help you out quickly and get your AC up and running smoothly again! Thomas Hoffman and the team appreciate your kind words!
Blower went out on a Sunday. They answered my call, got me in, replaced blower, very easy!
Response from the owner: We're so glad we could assist you with your blower on a Sunday! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Thomas is amazing and came over in only a couple hours and fixed my ac! True life saver 🙏🏼
Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience with Thomas! We're glad to hear he was able to help you out quickly and efficiently. 👍
Fantastic experience! Our AC went out on a scorching Saturday evening. I wasn’t actually expecting anybody to get out that night, but when calling - I immediately got an answer, was on the schedule in 5 minutes, and Thomas showed up an hour later. He was honest, professional, and educational. Most importantly, I didn’t feel like he was cutting corners or trying to get in and out… a welcome contrast from most services these days. 6 stars out of 5, highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience, Andrew! We're so glad to hear that Thomas provided such honest and professional service for your AC needs. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again in the future.
Monitoring the Climate in Real-Time
Being connected to the Internet allows your HVAC system not only to collect and store real-time data of your climate indicators but also to share them with third parties when needed. Technicians, engineers and customer support of your provider can immediately see your parameters and take action. Smart HVAC systems process the data in a comprehensive and manageable way.
Quick and Efficient Maintenance
The permanent availability of updated data allows the maintenance teams to act as soon as a problem arises, but also to prevent numerous issues from happening. Remote diagnosis and preventive maintenance are highly efficient regarding costs and time.
Remote Control and Customization
User experience is another perk of IoT controlled HVAC as it gives people total control over how temperature is monitored and scheduled. Personalized temperature and humidity settings are meant to give users an ideal habitat since it varies quite a lot from one person to another.
What is beautiful about smart thermostats is that you no longer have to navigate through a complicated system, trying to create a weekly schedule with only three buttons on the thermostat. IoT controlled systems have a user-friendly interface with easy to use dashboards that you can access anytime, anywhere from your mobile devices.
Continuously Adapting to External Factors
If total control of your heating and ventilation system is a plus, its autonomy is also a considerable advantage. The most recent models of climate systems can adapt to external factors, from changes in the indoor humidity to extreme weather events anticipated through the weather app. For example, some systems can predict a heatwave and start cooling down your house the night before. How convenient is that?
Power Saving Capability
Not only are HVAC smart units capable of adapting to your needs and external factors, but they can maximize efficiency by taking costs and consumption into consideration. A significant advantage of a central heating unit is that you can adjust the temperature only when needed, avoiding wasting energy. Your smart unit can do that for you and choose to work when the energy rates are quite cheap.
The Internet of Things promises to make our lives better and easier than ever before, and the HVAC industry is ready to embrace it. For more information, give us a call 24/7 at (314) 471-7625.
