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Before (left), this home had a typical closet hydronic space. Now (right) it includes a new, high-efficiency gas boiler, Taco zone control, and two 007e ECM circulators for well-balanced heat distribution. - ACHR

Time to Recommend Comfortable, Efficient Hydronic Technology

Consider new, programmable thermostats with Wi-Fi capabilities, too

Keefer Rader

June 11, 2018

Here in the Santa Fe, New Mexico, area — and all across the nation, it seems — everyone wants to be “green.”

Understanding How to Sell Home Automation Products

Becoming familiar with and introducing smart HVAC units, security systems, and more

Nick Kostora

June 11, 2018

Selling home automation products is not something that can be added to a business model without time, effort, or planning. Contractors must understand how to introduce home automation, who the target audience is for the wide array of products and services that fall under its umbrella (hint: it’s just about everyone), and perhaps most importantly, have a firm grasp of home automation themselves.

Trends in Smart Thermostats

Maria Taylor

June 11, 2018

Connected thermostats entered the market around 10 years ago, coinciding with the rise of in-home Wi-Fi, smartphones with apps to control Wi-Fi enabled technology, and — within the past two years — voice-controlled AI like Google Home, Apple HomePod, and Amazon Alexa and Echo. Per a 2017 report by Juniper Research, an estimated 55 percent of U.S. households will have at least one smart speaker by 2022, for a total of 175 million.

When Do Contractors Suggest Heat Pumps? - ACHR

When Do Contractors Suggest Heat Pumps to Consumers?

Climate, envelope, and energy costs are all factors in the decision

Herb Woerpel

May 28, 2018

When it comes to selecting the proper HVAC equipment, homeowners have no shortage of options to choose from.

Technician-Friendly Heat Pumps Gaining Market Share Across US

Inverter compressors, self-diagnostics propel heat pumps forward

Herb Woerpel

May 28, 2018

Air-source heat pump sales are heating up. This is evidenced by the latest Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) shipment numbers, which identified that heat pump shipments were up more than 14 percent in March 2018 when compared to March 2017.

Nortek’s mini-split equipment is available in multiple brands, including the Gibson model shown here. - ACHR

Mini-Split Heat Pumps Are One of the Fastest Growing HVAC Sectors

Herb Woerpel

May 28, 2018

Due to advancements in technology and efficiency and the swelling consumer awareness, ductless equipment continues to be one of the fastest-growing sectors throughout the HVACR industry.

HVAC Manufacturers turn to Voice Controlled Comfort

Nicole Krawcke

April 30, 2018

Technology is redefining how consumers control their homes. That includes everything from lighting to mood music to heating and air conditioning.

Lennox Industries iHarmony Zoning System - ACHR

Zoning Adoption Steadily Increases in Residential Market

Educating contractors is imperative to grow the market, according to industry professionals

Nicole Krawcke

April 30, 2018

When it comes to comfort, not much beats zoning. In fact, many industry experts tout that once homeowners have experienced the comfort zoning has to offer, they will never own another house without it.

HVAC Contractors Differentiate by Adding Smart Home Products

Nicole Krawcke

April 30, 2018

Interest in smart home and home automation products is growing by leaps and bounds every year. And it’s no longer just about Wi-Fi thermostats.

How HVAC Industry Pros Are Selling Humidification to Homeowners

Contractors educate homeowners in an effort to make the sale

Samantha Sine

April 23, 2018

Just like customers expect a doctor to be an expert in health care, a lawyer to be an expert in law, and a banker to be an expert in finance, they expect their HVAC technician to be an expert in IAQ.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.

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Time to Recommend Comfortable, Efficient Hydronic Technology

Understanding How to Sell Home Automation Products

Trends in Smart Thermostats

When Do Contractors Suggest Heat Pumps to Consumers?

Technician-Friendly Heat Pumps Gaining Market Share Across US

Mini-Split Heat Pumps Are One of the Fastest Growing HVAC Sectors

HVAC Manufacturers turn to Voice Controlled Comfort

Zoning Adoption Steadily Increases in Residential Market

HVAC Contractors Differentiate by Adding Smart Home Products

How HVAC Industry Pros Are Selling Humidification to Homeowners

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