Mention “smart home” to a prospective client, and they’ll immediately think of futuristic touch screens, smart thermostats, voice-activated lights, robot butlers, etc., but the real devices that make ...

It’s easy to forget about your HVAC system—until it stops working and you find yourself baking in the summer heat or freezing in the winter cold. And the last thing you want to do is put yourself at ...

The 2026 AHR Expo had plenty of parts and accessories to check out, including safety switches and valves that prevent ...

In the ever-evolving world of building technology, the concept of a “smart building” is taking center stage. These intelligent structures leverage cutting-edge technology to monitor and control ...

In 1970s Iran, entrepreneur Hamid Farzaneh started a company that installed heating and cooling systems into the homes of wealthy Iranians. But he noticed a problem: The HVAC systems only gave people ...

They may be small, sometimes almost invisible, but sensors are essential ingredients in almost every industrial system, whether powered by electricity, water, steam, wind, or waves. They’re going to ...

Smart thermostats like Nest and Ecobee aren't new, but ways to make whole house AC and heating systems more intelligent – and proactively avoid them breaking – are far more rare. SmartAC is aiming to ...

The Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat features a touchscreen display, connects to your video doorbell and works with your ...

Clean indoor air supports health, focus, and daily comfort. The modern systems provide heating and cooling functions, which ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...