For residential HVAC contractors, smart homes are a fast-growing market that offers opportunity for profit.

Thermostats are like other pieces of interactive equipment: People are thrilled by each development but move on quickly when the next feature comes along.

In the past few years, the thermostat has become a cutting edge electronic. This creates new opportunities for HVAC contractors.

An extensive research and feedback process in response to dealers who asked for “a smart thermostat option at a reasonable price point” started in 2014, and it culminated in this year’s Gold winner.

When it comes to smart thermostats, USACD walks the walk and talks the talk.

How many of standard HVAC sales include add-ons like a humidifier, air cleaner, HRV/ERV, UV lights, or zoning?

Contractors can take advantage of potential thermostat upgrades, and position themselves for the consumer interest in non-HVAC appliances.

Here are five tips to help contractors prepare their employees and their businesses for the smart home movement.

This sampling of smart products will help contractors understand some of the reach that connected devices have.

People expect their homes to be the healthiest place they occupy and they want the technology to control it.