Durham-based startup Intellicair, founded by father-son duo Bobby and Sam Ferrel, is transforming how heating and cooling systems are monitored and maintained.
Tens of thousands of HVAC data points flow every hour — but data alone doesn’t fix systems. AirSenz AI translates those signals into simple tasks that technicians and homeowners can act on.
1) Data Normalization
Each AirSenz base station timestamps and filters readings to remove electrical noise and ambient drift. This ensures the AI sees true equipment behavior, not sensor jitter.
2) Pattern Recognition
AI compares live signals to baseline “normal” curves for your specific system type and model. When it sees deviation (e.g., suction pressure rising with constant amperage), it flags an anomaly.
3) Root‑Cause Mapping
An internal rule engine links anomalies to probable causes — airflow, charge, electrical, or mechanical.
- Static pressure ↑ + Delta‑T ↓ → airflow issue
- Amps ↑ + head pressure ↑ → coil cleanliness or overcharge
4) Plain‑Language Actions
“Filter life low. Replace filter before next cooling cycle to prevent coil icing.”
5) Continuous Learning
Each confirmed fix updates system baselines, so future alerts get more accurate. Utility partners can even aggregate anonymized data for load analysis and incentive verification.
Conclusion
AI doesn’t replace technicians — it empowers them. AirSenz transforms raw data into real-world insight, keeping comfort up and costs down.