For HVACR contractors, smart thermostats that use AI-enabled controls are changing installation practices, customer expectations, and long-term service opportunities.
In this video, Bryan Orr, founder of HVAC School and president of Kalos Services Inc., walks us through the essential wiring and setup requirements to ensure a system properly controls indoor moisture.
As homeowners look to stay comfortable and control costs this winter, a new generation of smart thermostats is stepping up. These devices don’t just manage temperature — they use AI, advanced sensors, and contractor-focused tools to simplify installs, prevent callbacks, and keep systems running efficiently.
Smart thermostats aren’t new, but contractors are finally putting their full potential to work — diagnosing problems remotely, halting unnecessary truck rolls, and turning the technology into opportunities for recurring revenue.
AHR was ground zero for the general automation and efficiency-boosting market, as these devices continue to advance and optimize all sorts of equipment.