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Survey: HVAC Smart Tech Adoption at 76% with Homeowners

HVAC contractors must adapt as younger buyers prioritize smart systems

June 5, 2026

HVAC buyers are increasingly favoring heat pumps, smart tech, and IAQ, according to the 2025 American Home Comfort Study.

Guest Column

Save an Hour on Every Install: The Case for EIM + Smart Thermostats

From older brick homes to modern heat pump retrofits, EIMs help contractors solve wiring challenges without added hassle.

Tom Lorenz

May 24, 2026

No contractor wants to discover mid-install that a quoted system upgrade requires opening walls or pulling new wires. EIM technology can help.

Voting for the HVAC All-Star Awards Now Open

Readers to determine what best represents the industry

Dylan Kurt

May 18, 2026

Surveys Show ‘Amazon Effect’ in HVAC Equipment Buying

Contractors can harness the trend by touting expertise, embracing ‘digital journey’

Matt Jachman

May 14, 2026

Residential customers are buying more equipment online, a trend that industry experts advise contractors to leverage.

Serving 'Snowbirds': HVAC Strategies for Vacant Homes

In Southwest Florida, vacant-home HVAC prep has become a valuable shoulder-season service.

Dylan Kurt

April 7, 2026

Jason Schreyer of Sunset Air and Home Services explains how contractors can help seasonal residents protect empty homes from humidity, storms, and system failures.

Zoned Cooling in High-End Homes

Ducted or ductless, zoning adds value in residential cooling systems

Matt Jachman

April 2, 2026

Zoning offers precise control and energy savings to homeowners investing in high-end cooling equipment.

HVAC Trends: Smart Thermostats

Thermostats are becoming a gateway to broader smart home services

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 30, 2026

Resideo’s Scott Harkins discusses how smart thermostats and connected platforms can help HVAC contractors strengthen customer relationships, streamline installs, and stay involved as homeowners expand their smart home systems.

AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Smart Controls on Display at the AHR Expo

Manufacturers showcased thermostats and controls designed to simplify setup and servicing

Joanna R. Turpin

March 23, 2026

New residential and light commercial controls at the AHR Expo highlighted thermostats and solutions that help contractors install faster and service systems more efficiently.

Study: Trust in Smart HVAC Devices Declines Despite Steady Adoption

Homeowners increasingly worried about hacking, privacy, and utility company control over devices

Dylan Kurt

March 9, 2026

Nearly 70% of homeowners say they would replace their thermostat for a more secure option, signaling a sharp shift in consumer confidence.

How OTA Updates Can Make HVAC Smarter, After Installation

System improvements incorporated remotely

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 16, 2026

In the HVACR industry, the potential for equipment to become smarter after its installation is still relatively new. But as manufacturers explore how connectivity and software can improve performance, reliability, and customer service, OTA updates are emerging as promising possibilities.