Connectivity Improves Performance of Water Heaters, Boilers Systems make sure users have hot water when needed Ted Craig January 3, 2022 No Comments A.O. Smith Corp. has been promoting the connected features of its name-brand water heaters, as well as its Lochinvar offerings.Read More
Connected Homes Present an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors Already being in the home creates an advantage Ted Craig December 20, 2021 No Comments Connected homes continue to grow in popularity, creating an opportunity for HVAC contractors to create an even stronger bond with homeowners.Read More
Smart Thermostats Help Consumers Cut Energy Costs Manufacturers partner with local utilities to improve grid performance Ted Craig November 3, 2021 No Comments The smart thermostat market continues to get crowded.Read More
Austin ‘Air-Conditioned Village’ Was America’s Air Conditioning Proving Grounds Mid-century modern subdivision was built in 1950s to test a/c for middle-class homeowners Maria Taylor June 24, 2021 No Comments Seventy years ago, cutting-edge home tech was central air conditioning, and the proving grounds for this innovation was a 22-home experiment in Texas.Read More
Expand Your HVAC Business in a Different Direction Investing in smart homes are an overlooked moneymaker for HVAC contractors Kyle Gargaro June 24, 2021 No Comments HVAC contractors are starting to do more than just HVAC these days. It only makes good sense to have your company expand into different areas of expertise.Read More
Taking a Deep Dive into Nest’s Impact on the HVAC Impact Current Nest employee Gene LaNois discusses the benefits the technology offers to the HVAC industry June 18, 2021 No Comments It is hard to find a contractor who does not have a firm opinion on Nest and if the company is good for the HVAC industry.Read More
HVAC Contractors Work to Stay Connected as Devices Grow Smarter Manufacturers, builders offer bundled devices to consumers Ted Craig June 14, 2021 No Comments What is the best approach to providing a holistic smart home experience for consumers?Read More
Nest Pro Virtual Summit Highlights Partnership Between Google and HVAC Contractors Google also announced new product and a Pro Rewards program Gordon White May 25, 2021 No Comments When homeowners purchase a Nest product, Google will connect the customers to a qualified installer, a “Nest Pro.”Read More
Security and the Smart Thermostat: Prepare for Customer Questions Contractors can enhance their relationships while keeping the hack out of HVAC Robert Beverly May 3, 2021 No Comments The path to temperature control through smart thermostat technology is more involved than many customers realize.Read More
Monetize Smart Home Market With Thermostats, Doorbells, and More Connectivity and convenience are driving this key market Gordon White March 9, 2021 No Comments With a little ingenuity, HVAC contractors could come out on top in the smart homes market for years to come.Read More