AeroSwitch vs. Traditional HVAC: Which Should You Choose?

How AeroSwitch Saves Energy: A Practical Guide

Overview

AeroSwitch reduces energy use by optimizing airflow, timing, and system coordination to match occupancy and environmental conditions.

Key Energy-Saving Features

• Demand-based airflow: Sensors detect occupancy and adjust ventilation rates so fans run only as needed.
• Adaptive scheduling: Learns typical usage patterns and shifts run-times to off-peak hours or reduces runtime during low-demand periods.
• Zoned control: Directs conditioning only to occupied zones, avoiding unnecessary heating/cooling of empty spaces.
• Variable-speed fan integration: Uses variable-speed drives to run fans at lower power for most conditions instead of full-speed cycling.
• Smart setback: Automatically raises/lowers temperature setpoints when spaces are unoccupied to save heating/cooling energy.
• System coordination: Communicates with HVAC components (thermostats, economizers) to prevent conflicting operation and reduce simultaneous loads.

Practical Savings Tips

1. Enable occupancy sensors to ensure ventilation only runs when needed.
2. Use adaptive schedules for weekdays vs. weekends to mirror real usage.
3. Set conservative setback ranges (e.g., 2–4°C) to balance comfort and savings.
4. Combine zoned control with door/room sensors to avoid conditioning unused areas.
5. Monitor performance through the AeroSwitch dashboard and set alerts for abnormal runtime or spikes.

Typical Results

• Residential: 10–30% reduction in HVAC energy depending on baseline system and usage.
• Commercial: 15–40% reduction in ventilation and conditioning costs when paired with optimized schedules and VFDs.

Quick Implementation Checklist

• Install AeroSwitch controller and connect to HVAC/ventilation system.
• Deploy occupancy and temperature sensors in key zones.
• Configure adaptive schedules and setback parameters.
• Integrate with existing thermostats and VFDs.
• Review dashboard data weekly for first month and tweak settings.

Troubleshooting (brief)

• If savings are lower than expected: verify sensor placement, ensure VFDs are enabled, check for conflicting thermostat schedules.
• If occupants report discomfort: widen setback deadband or adjust adaptive learning sensitivity.

Final Note

Start with conservative savings settings and refine using dashboard feedback for best balance of comfort and energy reduction.