Residential Controls

Survey: HVAC Smart Tech Adoption at 76% with Homeowners

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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

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

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Surveys Show ‘Amazon Effect’ in HVAC Equipment Buying

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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

Serving 'Snowbirds': HVAC Strategies for Vacant Homes

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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

HVAC Trends: Smart Thermostats

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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.

Smart Controls on Display at the AHR Expo

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500

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.

Innovation Award Winners To Be Featured at AHR Expo

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

The 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards recognize 10 standout HVACR products chosen for their innovation, creativity, practical application, and potential market impact.

Smart Thermostats, Smarter Installs: Commissioning Steps That Cut Callbacks

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Pro Setup, Wi-Fi verification, and on-site homeowner training keep smart controls from turning into service headaches

From Learning to Leading: AI Takes Smart Thermostats to the System Level

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

For HVACR contractors, smart thermostats that use AI-enabled controls are changing installation practices, customer expectations, and long-term service opportunities.

HVAC Q&A Episode 17: Wiring Thermostats for Dehumidification

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500

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.

The Smart Thermostats Heating the Season

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

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.

Simultaneous Heating & Cooling in VRF: Market Slows, but Value Holds

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Once VRF’s signature feature, simultaneous heating and cooling, just saw its first decline in adoption.

Contractor Guide to Smart HVAC: Sensors, Portals, and Privacy

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Smart tools are becoming standard in HVAC, helping contractors deliver better installs, fewer callbacks, and stronger customer relationships.

Remote-Controlled Revenue: Smart Thermostats Emerging as Big Tool for HVAC

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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.

Smart HVAC: 5 Must-Knows for Contractors

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Overwhelmed by all the smart HVAC product options? Here’s a cheat sheet to break into the market

Smart Controls, Smarter Savings: How AI and Machine Learning are Changing the HVAC Landscape

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

 AHR was ground zero for the general automation and efficiency-boosting market, as these devices continue to advance and optimize all sorts of equipment.

How Smart HVACR Systems and AI Are Revolutionizing Remote Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Energy Optimization

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

The visibility AI and smart systems creates has value across the industry as well as to end-users.

Smart Products a Smart Add for HVAC Contractors

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

 Consumers want increased security and better control over their energy usage — smart products offer an avenue to both aspects, and many more

Boosting the Value of Multi-Family Units With Smart HVAC Upgrades

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

If the goal is to increase what renters are willing to pay, start with high-tech HVAC.

More HVAC Companies Opening As New-Build Market Stays Hot

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

With the demand for new homes skyrocketing, more HVAC businesses are opening to meet demand, according to two new reports.

Data Shows Just How Much Smart Thermostats Can Save on Heating, Cooling Costs

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Thermostat manufacturers say they have the studies to show that the use of their smart, connected thermostats can help homeowners save on their HVAC-related energy costs.

The Homeowner, Contractor, and the Smart Thermostat Market

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

While government incentives, savings in utility bills, word-of-mouth, and increasing popularity have led to homeowner’s increased awareness of smart thermostats, there is still a lot of room in the market for growth.

2024 Dealer Design Awards: Residential Controls

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:00:45 -0400

The gold winner solves a common comfort problem homeowners bring to their HVAC contractors: In the summer, the upstairs gets too hot and needs more cooling, and in the winter, the downstairs is too cold and needs more heating.

Making Friends and Winning Business in the Home Automation Industry

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400

When it comes to projects focused on energy efficiency, choosing the right controls can be the difference between a happy customer or an unintended performance downgrade. That’s where CEDIA integrators or custom electronics (CE) professionals can lend a hand.

How HVAC Contractors Can Zone In on Zoning Systems

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

For more HVAC contractors to sell zoning systems, they have to understand the benefits, challenges, know how to approach customers to even be able to sell it, and then comes the install.

Selling Smart HVAC on Comfort and Efficiency

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Smart HVAC systems optimize energy usage without sacrificing comfort by using data analytics and machine learning to regulate the indoor environment.