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The Blind Spot of Modern Smart Thermostats

While smart thermostats come with many user-friendly features, they have not been developed to control inverter/VRF equipment intelligently

Victoria Garcia Massimo

June 5, 2023

Motivated both by rising energy costs and sustainability concerns related to climate change, consumers have grown more desirous of energy-efficient living.

Lennox Recognized for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

April 27, 2023

Lennox received a 2023 Green Builder Sustainable Product of the Year recognition.

ecobee Thermostats Are Now Able to Integrate with Generac Home Standby Generators

April 25, 2023

Through the new integration, ecobee thermostat owners who also own Generac home standby generators can easily see the status of the generator and remedy potential issues.

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Today’s Residential HVAC Controls Are Smarter Than Ever

Smart thermostats give homeowners, contractors ultimate monitoring

Matt Jachman

March 1, 2023

Programmable thermostats that can be accessed through an internet device are old hat. Here are just a few of the residential HVAC controls products featured at the Georgia World Congress Center, the host venue for this year’s Expo.

Smart Thermostats Help HVAC Contractors Get Ahead

Maintenance insight helps contractors, while rebates appeal to customers

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 20, 2023

Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.

Growth Seen in Smart Thermostat Market

29% of households plan to buy in 2022, but some reluctance remains

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2022

Internet-connected thermostats are gaining wider acceptance in the marketplace. About 30% of residential thermostats in the U.S. and Canada are connected thermostats.

Smart Thermostats Keep Contractors Relevant

Demand for smart controls rises as consumers build their home ecosystems

Layan Dahhan

March 15, 2022

As people spend more time at home due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, the buzzwords that come to mind are comfort and convenience. The influx of smart controls and thermostats can help fulfill these desires.

ZoneFirst Introduces Thermostat-Light Switch Combo

New app-controlled duo aims to create a light bulb moment for homeowners

Kyle Gargaro

February 28, 2022

For years, ZoneFirst President Dick Foster has used the light-switches-in-the-home comparison while promoting the benefits of zoning. At their AHR Expo booth, they introduced a product that brought new meaning to that comparison.

Smart Thermostats Help Consumers Cut Energy Costs

Manufacturers partner with local utilities to improve grid performance

Ted Craig

November 3, 2021

The smart thermostat market continues to get crowded.

Does the HVAC Industry Help People Sleep Better?

The temperature of your room can have a massive impact on your sleep quality and health

David Richardson

August 17, 2021

Lack of comfort is a highly overlooked reason for poor sleep. Most people don't know that inadequate rest is a leading cause of various medical problems.