Residential Controls - Articles - Page 20

New Home Automation Equipment a Game-changer for Contractors

Connected technologies yet another arrow in contractors’ quivers

May 1, 2017

By now, most contractors are offering Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats and systems that include central interfaces. Those ahead of the curve are utilizing these central interface systems to upsell customers on security cameras, camera-infused doorbells, perimeter lighting, and more.

Trane: Connected Control

April 10, 2017

The ComfortLink™ II XL1050 is a Wi-Fi- or Ethernet-enabled, connected control that acts as a home energy command center and provides homeowners with the ability to control indoor temperatures on a zone-by-zone basis.

XL-1050 color touchscreen Wi-Fi thermostat

Zoning in on Home Automation

Connectivity is among the biggest trends

Samantha Sine

February 27, 2017

Home automation is no longer a thing of the past. Customers are seeking ways to intelligently control their homes in more ways than ever before, as evidenced by the number of new smart home products on display in this sector at the AHR Expo.

Smarter Thermostats Satisfy the Needs of Smarter Customers

More than just boxes and circles

Samantha Sine

February 27, 2017

The thermostat market has evolved to cater to modern customers’ ever increasing needs. Today, people look to their smartphones for nearly everything, including banking, home security, and, of course, the ability to manage their indoor comfort levels.

Danfoss: Touch Thermostat

December 26, 2016

The touch thermostat can control LX Floor Warming Mats, LX Floor Warming Cables, or the TX Thermal Trace electric heating products.

Antistatic, chemical-resistant, electrical, and cut-resistant gloves

Get it in Gear

Recommended safety equipment that all technicians should consider using

Samantha Sine

December 19, 2016

A variety of measures should be taken in order to keep technicians safe on the job.

Watts Radiant: Boiler Stations

December 19, 2016

The ThermalPro allows installation and connection of a boiler (or other hydronic heat source) to any component in a heating system.

Smart Thermostat Market to Reach $2.99 Billion by 2022

The devices have gained high traction in North America and Europe

December 16, 2016

Smart thermostats form an integral part of smart homes and have gained high traction in developed regions such as North America and Europe. The industry is anticipated to witness a high adoption of these gadgets as they display the energy consumption level in real-time and are capable of adjusting to ambient conditions automatically.

The Obstacles and Advantages of the IoT in HVAC Contracting

IoT products are quickly becoming vital to the HVAC

Nick Kostora

December 12, 2016

Manufacturers are consistently finding new and exciting ways to develop and enhance traditional products per the desires of tech-savvy consumers in both the residential and commercial HVAC segments.