HVAC contractors have taken notice of the growing Internet of Things market and stand ready to fulfill these demands, which often begin with the gateway into their customers’ homes: the smart thermostat.
At the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, zoning manufacturers showcased next-generation equipment that harnessed the Internet of Things and interconnectivity, granting homeowners full control over each area of their homes.
The Zone Control System Technology (ZCST) Product Section of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has released the results of a field study that evaluated the impact on the energy efficiency ratio (EER) of a bypass-type single-stage cooling zone system.
This product works much like any programmable thermostat by controlling heating and cooling calls, but it also automatically or manually directs more airflow to the upstairs during the cooling season and to the downstairs during the heating season.
Arzel Zoning Technology Inc. announced that Thomas J. Finnegan Co., Vandalia, Ohio, is now representing Arzel in the Midwest region, covering Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Belimo Americas, a manufacturer of damper actuators and control valves for commercial HVAC, announced the availability of products for residential applications with select actuators, round damper assemblies, and pressure bypass damper controls.
Ecovent, maker of an intelligent home zoning system designed to deliver room-by-room climate control, announced that it has closed a $6.9 million Series A funding round led by Emerson Climate Technologies.
Designed to measure temperature and occupancy in multiple locations throughout the home, ecobee Inc.’s ecobee3 smarter Wi-Fi thermostat with remote temperature sensors increases comfort and saves energy.