Get Smart with Sensors
Energy management is a hot topic for homes and businesses, and when it comes to cost savings, one idea you may have overlooked is an occupancy sensor. Read on to find out how these “smart” sensors can help you be smarter about energy management and saving money.
1. Who Left the Lights On?
That’s one question you won’t be asking when you use occupancy sensors that turn the lights on when someone enters a room and turns them off when the room is empty.
- You could cut costs almost in half, according to the Department of Energy.
- Sensors are especially useful in places that you go into with your hands full, like laundry rooms, kitchens, and outside trash areas.
- Keep family members, employees, and customers safe with a well-lighted home or business.
- For even more efficiency, pair sensors with LED light bulbs to double your cost savings.
2. Types of Sensors
There are three main types of occupancy sensor. SESCOS electrical experts can select and install the right system for your needs and your budget.
Timer Controls
- Programmable sensors that turn lights on and off at specific times.
- Good for making vacant homes or commercial sites look occupied.
- Can be installed on indoor or outdoor lights.
Occupancy Sensor Controls
- These sensors detect when someone enters a room and when it’s empty.
- Great for task lighting because they automatically increase the light when it’s needed, for instance, when they sense you working at your desk.
- Correct installation is key to make them work, so consult a qualified SESCOS electrician.
Photosensor Controls
- Light-sensitive controls that brighten when the ambient light gets darker.
- Their best applications are outdoors, especially for security lighting, parking lots and dark yards.
- Many new LED light bulbs have photosensors built in.
3. Easy Energy Management
With smart sensors, you have set-it-and-forget-it technology that you never have to think about.
- Keep your home well-lit, even when you’re away.
- Keep your customers and employees safe with reliable lighting that saves you money.
- Let a qualified SESCOS electrician perform an energy audit to see how much time and money you could be saving with these sensors.
4. Installing Smart Sensors
Sensors come in a variety of sizes and can be mounted on a wall or ceiling. Your SESCOS electrician can advise you on the right combination of sensors and the most cost-efficient setup.
- A SESCOS electrician will show you how easy it is to operate your newly installed sensors.
- Set the sensor to vacancy mode in rooms where you don’t want the lights turning on.
- Combine them with dimmers to create just the right ambiance.
5. A Modern Edge
Imagine never having to remind people to turn the lights off when they leave a room or wonder if you left the office lights on all weekend. With light sensors, you can leave those worries behind.
Let SESCOS give you a modern edge with the latest sensor technology. These sensors will free up your time and save you money, and that’s an edge that any homeowner or business manager can appreciate.
Call SESCOS today and we’ll get you started on a smart, new, energy-saving life.