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How the Internet of Things is Revolutionizing the HVAC Industry

November 21, 2019

This whitepaper will help contractors, manufacturing representatives, engineers, and architects understand the current capabilities of IoT in commercial HVAC products. Data collected over Internet connectivity significantly improves HVAC performance through energy savings and equipment longevity.

Trends in the Smart Thermostat Market

Anticipating problems is on manufacturers’ minds, but where is the real payoff for contractors?

Robert Beverly

November 4, 2019

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“Diagnostics!” Concise and emphatic, Gene LaNois knew immediately when asked what’s new in the thermostat market.

Emerson contractor installing a smart thermostat.

Smart Thermostats Demand Smart Strategies for Avoiding Pitfalls

Pricing structures, brand synergy, and compatibility present complications, but opportunities await

Robert Beverly

November 4, 2019

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From the first mention to pricing and installation, smart thermostats represent a variety of decisions and possible mistakes.

Smart Thermostats Present and Future Infographic

Infographic: Smart Thermostats: Present & Future

November 4, 2019

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Top considerations for homeowners when they purchase thermostats.

The Salus Smart Home ecosystem. - The ACHR News

Smart Homes Drive Energy Efficiency

Provide unique ways to save money and increase comfort

John Thomas

July 22, 2019

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The smart home system is more than a gimmick; it’s one of the easiest ways to reduce energy consumption and save money on heating bills.

You Must Be 'Smart' in Today's HVAC Market

If you’re fighting against technology, it’s a battle you’ll lose

Justin Jacobs

May 6, 2019

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Far too many contractors are resistant to change, refusing to evolve and use some of the new tools they have at their fingertips.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Grow Your HVAC Business

Kyle Gargaro

April 29, 2019

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HVAC contractors: It is time to get involved in the smart home market. If you don’t, I fear you will be looking back in three to five years, kicking yourself for passing on a golden opportunity.

Contractors Who Haven’t ‘Broken Into’ Smart Homes Are Missing Out

It’s time for the HVAC industry to stake its claim in home automation

Maria Taylor

April 15, 2019

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Service vans that say “heating and cooling” are still a lot more prevalent than vans that tout “heating, cooling, and smart home.”

York’s contractor-dedicated app, which accompanies the Hx3 Smart Thermostat. - The ACHR News

Smart Homes Are Getting Smarter

Connected devices are learning to communicate with each other

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

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Smart home technology is rapidly becoming commonplace, with 24 percent of American households owning a smart speaker in late 2018, per a study by Nielsen Holdings Inc.

Controlling the HVAC Controls

What to do when smart technology won’t work

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

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What happens if the smart controls that tell a smart thermostat how to operate aren’t acting, well, very smart? Or the system won’t work with the Wi-Fi at a customer’s house?

EVENTS

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11/19/13

The Franklin Institute

Philadelphia

CABA Intelligent Buildings & Digital Home Forum

This is an opportunity to hear industry experts talk about the latest research and trends in the connected home and intelligent building sector.

IASC seeks submissions that represent the best contemporary and innovative technology and thinking about Solar Cooling from a global and diverse range of designers, consultants, practitioners, engineers, architects, educators, thought-leaders, students and other professionals concerned with cooling, people, buildings and energy.

ACHRNEWS

2019 December 2

Week 1: December 2
In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we look at unique applications of HVAC technology, and new markets contractors should consider expanding into.

Week 2: December 9
We also examine Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, and the benefits that contractors can pass along to their customers through the equipment.

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