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

From older brick homes to modern heat pump retrofits, EIMs help contractors solve wiring challenges without added hassle.

Tom Lorenz

May 24, 2026

No contractor wants to discover mid-install that a quoted system upgrade requires opening walls or pulling new wires. EIM technology can help.

Serving 'Snowbirds': HVAC Strategies for Vacant Homes

In Southwest Florida, vacant-home HVAC prep has become a valuable shoulder-season service.

Dylan Kurt

April 7, 2026

Jason Schreyer of Sunset Air and Home Services explains how contractors can help seasonal residents protect empty homes from humidity, storms, and system failures.

HVAC Trends: Smart Thermostats

Thermostats are becoming a gateway to broader smart home services

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 30, 2026

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.

AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Smart Controls on Display at the AHR Expo

Manufacturers showcased thermostats and controls designed to simplify setup and servicing

Joanna R. Turpin

March 23, 2026

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

Homeowners increasingly worried about hacking, privacy, and utility company control over devices

Dylan Kurt

March 9, 2026

Nearly 70% of homeowners say they would replace their thermostat for a more secure option, signaling a sharp shift in consumer confidence.

Smart Thermostats, Smarter Installs: Commissioning Steps That Cut Callbacks

Ecobee and Del-Air share commissioning steps that keep comfort complaints and wiring mistakes from reaching the dispatcher

Dylan Kurt

December 18, 2025

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

Smarter thermostats, smarter HVAC

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 11, 2025

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: Dehumidification Wiring

HVAC Q&A Episode 17: Wiring Thermostats for Dehumidification

Maria Taylor

December 1, 2025

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

Smart, connected thermostats are redefining comfort and control this heating season

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 25, 2025

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.

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

Diagnose, dispatch, and deliver from a distance, all while selling service plans

Dylan Kurt

August 18, 2025

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.