Thermostats News & Trends

Daikin Europe NV introduces Madoka Plus, its next-generation Madoka controller that redefines simplicity, comfort and energy-efficient control for commercial environments. With an elegant and compact design, intuitive touchscreen navigation and future-ready smart features, this award-winning controller marks the next evolution in Daikin’s control solutions. Madoka Plus was unveiled during the Climatización y Refrigeración trade fair in Madrid (from 18-20 November). Intuitiv...

Global HVAC technology pioneer LG Electronics is supporting the modernization of America’s aging homes, leveraging its comprehensive suite of unitary (ducted) residential HVAC solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of the housing market. The company’s offerings – from proven electric inverter heat pump solutions and vertical air handling units to all-new gas furnaces – helps address the need for energy-efficient and connected living spaces, providing a bridge betw...

tekmar, a Watts brand, has announced the launch of the new Smart Heat Pump Control System, designed to streamline the installation and operation of hydronic heat pump systems. This innovative controller offers flexibility and efficiency for residential and light commercial applications. Smart Heat Pump Control System The Smart Heat Pump Control System operates up to four heat pumps in either 2-pipe or 4-pipe configurations, with the ability to expand control to 16 heat pumps through optional...

dmg events, a pioneering international organizer of business-to-business exhibitions, is expanding its footprint in Africa with the launch of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, set to take place from 7–9 April 2026 in Lagos. West Africa’s rapid urbanization and $668 billion infrastructure market are creating major investment and collaboration opportunities, with dmg events leveraging its international expertise and ten years of African market experience to accelerate...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of Metasys 15.0, its flagship open building automation system. Engineered to meet the demands of mission-critical environments, Metasys 15.0 delivers unmatched scalability, built-in resiliency and instant energy intelligence giving facility managers the tools to optimize building performance, ensure compliance and accelerate decarbonization. New features include support for up to 1,000 IP dev...

In the world of HVAC, maintenance is no longer just about fixing what’s broken — it's about predicting what will break before it does. As buildings become smarter and more reliant on digital systems, maintenance strategies are evolving too. The industry is seeing a major shift from traditional reactive maintenance toward predictive and condition-based maintenance models that leverage data and analytics to increase reliability and reduce costs. Let’s explore how these strategi...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a major supplier of all-electric, all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, highlights a customer success story showcasing how Mitsubishi Electric VRF technology supports the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett’s commitment to guest comfort. Opened in March 2024, the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett is Gwinnett County’s only full-service hotel and a standout property from Concord H...

Aira introduces the new Aira Power range, completing the fully integrated Aira Home Energy System, designed to slash energy bills, decarbonize homes and accelerate Europe’s transition to affordable, secure and clean energy. Building on the success of its market-pioneering Aira Heat Pump, Swedish clean energy tech company, Aira, reaches a new milestone with the launch of two new products – the Aira Power Hub (inverter) and Aira Power Store (battery). Connected in one system, the...

YORK, a licensed brand of Bosch Home Comfort Group, has launched the Sun Pro and Sun Choice Dual Fuel Rooftop Units (RTUs), which combine a heat pump with a gas or propane furnace as a supplemental heat source to deliver more efficient heating and cooling year-round, compared to previous models. Ideal for a wide range of light commercial applications, Sun Pro and Sun Choice Dual Fuel RTUs help building owners in colder climates reduce utility spending and support long-term energy goals while re...

Carrefour and Nexity have announced the launch of the “Villes et Commerces” property venture, to which Carrefour is contributing an initial portfolio of 69 sites. This represents a key milestone in the implementation of the long-term partnership between the two groups, announced on 6 July 2023. With the upgrade of 76 Carrefour sites across France through urban mixed-use projects, this partnership will constitute the first nationwide large-scale urban regeneration program. The prope...

As part of its commitment to make more efficient use of energy in 2022 with the signing of the Ecowatt and Ecogaz charters, Carrefour is now pledging to make more efficient use of water: it wants to reduce consumption in its France stores by 10% between now and 2025. To achieve this, it has put in place a new series of initiatives designed to tackle water waste. Water is a precious resource – and humans need to preserve it. In the summer of 2022, France was hit by a drought the likes of w...

Last summer, Carrefour stepped forward when France’s Minister of the Interior and Overseas territories Gérald Darmanin appealed to public and private sector companies to give their employees time off so they could aid firefighters. The Group has decided to bolster its support and double the number of days that its volunteer firefighter employees can take per year – the number is increasing from 10 to 20 days. Employees who find themselves called up to provide backup out in t...

Watts has launched its new Watts Pure Water Commercial Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems. These systems deliver the high purity water essential to commercial and industrial applications where contaminants — even in trace amounts — can compromise product quality, safety, and performance. Designed for wall-, floor-, and skid-mount installation, this expanded portfolio introduces six new series, offering flexible and scalable solutions for a wide range of commercial and industrial water qua...

Presently, efficiency is the new growth strategy. Many businesses increasingly prioritize efficiency over expansion in today's evolving economic landscape. Right-sizing isn't about arbitrary reductions; it's about ensuring each vehicle serves a strategic purpose, aligning fleet size with demand, operational requirements, and cost-effectiveness. The U.S. truck leasing and rental market was valued at approximately $3.41 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $4.97 billion by 2029, growing at...

Carrier Rental Systems supported Morrison Construction with a low‑emission, low‑noise temporary power package at the world‑renowned Old Course at St Andrews Links, enabling time‑critical drainage works for Scottish Water ahead of the 2025 golfing season. Carrier Rental Systems is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  Founded in 1754, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is among the most prestigious and historic golf i...

Carrier Solutions UK has officially opened its fully refurbished London Colney training center, marking the next step in the company’s nationwide investment in dedicated HVAC engineer training.  The enhanced and extended facility will deliver industry-renowned education and hands-on experience with Carrier Solutions UK’s latest innovations and new equipment, ensuring engineers can access consistent, high-quality training across the country. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (former...

Frigel launches for the first time in market history, a New Generation of Mold Temperature Control Units, specifically designed for cycle time reduction. Dynamico and its innovative software represent a unique tool that allows to search and store the best mold temperature control parameters that highly reduce the Mold Cooling Time, optimizing part quality. The advantages for the customer are easily understood, increased productivity and profitability of a single production cell, against an inv...

Hitachi Cooling & Heating brand is proud to introduce the next-generation models within its airHome air-to-air heat pump range, designed to deliver enhanced comfort, refined design, and expanded functionality: The airHome Multi Pro, an updated fully customizable multi-split heat pump system, engineered for smart, connected climate control across a wide variety of residential and commercial environments. The airHome Floor, a new-generation sleek console unit, crafted for elegant integrati...

Resideo Technologies announced the industry-changing Honeywell Home ElitePRO smart thermostat, powered by Pro-IQ services. It delivers the precise comfort and reliability that HVAC contractors demand from Honeywell Home, America’s No. 1 most trusted thermostat brand,1 and goes beyond expectations to provide an intuitive user interface on Resideo's largest touchscreen ever. The new smart thermostat streams live video from compatible doorbells, offers seamless indoor air quality (IAQ) monit...

Bluon, Inc., an innovative software company that provides indispensable technical data and support via its proprietary database and AI platform to boost productivity for HVAC contractors and their service technicians, announced a strategic partnership with Housecall Pro, a major software platform designed to empower home service professionals. This collaboration integrates Bluon’s cutting-edge database and technical support directly into the Housecall Pro platform, providing technicians e...

New technologies and artificial intelligence are pushing the installation of more and more data centers, but ecological and sustainable sensitivity requires that data centers are now green. For this reason, Frigel, which has been dedicated to energy saving through intelligent cooling for years, has designed the Ecodry system for green data center cooling. Ecodry Adiabatic Coolers LDK Frigel's Ecodry Adiabatic Coolers LDK stand out as the perfect solution for these eco-friendly facilities. By...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has launched a new heat pump promotion, to incentivize installations of its popular Vitocal 150-A air source heat pump. For every Vitocal 150-A heat pump registered on Viessmann’s VPlus platform and installed between October 1st and December 31st 2025, Viessmann will send the installer a pre-loaded card with £150 as well as crediting the usual VPlus loyalty scheme points. Installers can make unlimited purchases during the promotion period. Viessmann C...

A renowned plumbing and heating training provider is embracing the green energy revolution by unveiling a new name and specialist qualifications focusing on sustainable technologies. Smart Gas has announced it has been renamed Smart Energy in recognition of the changing face of the industry and the move towards more sustainable energy sources. Level 3 Low-Carbon Heat Pump The growing training provider also revealed the introduction of a Level 3 Low Carbon Heat Pump Engineer Apprenticeship, ai...

When a homeowner in the Chicagoland area wanted to improve energy efficiency and lower propane heating costs, contractor James Downs of JMD Associates recommended an innovative solution: the ECO Hybrid Dual Fuel Hydronic System from Weil-McLain. Installed in a 20-year-old home near Lake Michigan, the system combines an air-to-water heat pump with a high-efficiency gas boiler to deliver optimal performance and flexibility across a wide range of temperatures. Ready for Hybrid Downs described th...

Ideal Heating has confirmed its continued support for Andy’s Man Club (AMC), strengthening a partnership that puts men’s mental health front and center – and uses Ideal’s reach in the trade to signpost men towards support. With more than 87,000 installers across the UK and a big presence in a male-dominated industry, Ideal Heating is in a unique position to help start conversations that many men find hard to begin. Nationwide program AMC is a men’s suicide-preven...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a fully modular energy transfer system integrated with Armstrong’s Envelope platform for optimized selection and operation. Featuring heat load ranges from 56 to 840 tons, the new System Envelope - Energy Transfer Station (SE-ETS) uses a modular, packaged design to reduce lead-time, provide the lowest first cost, and reduce pump energy use by up to 50%. Optimization of performance Optimization of performance starts at the selection stage, with c...

Distech Controls Inc., an innovative pioneer in intelligent buildings, announced an expansion of its Resense line of sensors and interfaces that create smarter, more dynamic spaces. The company’s award-winning product, Resense Move, introduced in 2024, is joined by a new line of Resense Air products. The expanded line strengthens the company’s position in redefining how spaces adapt and respond to the needs of occupants. Together with Resense Move, Resense Air empowers occ...

Is it possible to engineer a sense of peace? That’s the challenge the development team behind Velvære has set for themselves. Velvære is a Park City, UT luxury development, which debuted its first residence in 2024. It’s named for the Norwegian concept of well-being, a way of life the entire community is built to promote and embody. Velvære “Velvære” includes not just personal satisfaction, but a sense of connection to nature; the practice of gi...

As the UK transitions towards net zero, the pressure on house builders to deliver homes that are efficient, future-ready, and compliant with evolving regulation has never been greater. Heating accounts for nearly one third of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, making it a critical area for intervention. With the Future Homes Standard timetable banning the use of gas boilers in new-build homes imminently, house builders and developers must now find sustainable alternatives that are n...

FLIR, together with Extech Instruments, announces the launch of several new products designed to give professionals smarter, faster, and more reliable ways to tackle inspections, diagnostics, and environmental testing. From underground plumbing inspections to refrigerant leak detection and air and water quality analysis, these new solutions extend Flir and Extech’s commitment to delivering rugged, accurate, and user-friendly tools for professionals across industries. FLIR VS80 High-Perfo...