Emerson Develops Technology to Help Contractors Manage Skilled Labor Shortage
February 10 2020 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Sensi smart home suite adds real-time,
predictive HVAC performance insights
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), a leader in heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) controls and creator of top-rated smart
thermostat solutions, has created new technology to help homeowners
avoid costly and unexpected HVAC repairs, while providing
contractors with real-time system insights that drive business
predictability and service.
Building on the Sensi™ suite of smart home capabilities,
including its award-winning Sensi smart thermostat line, Emerson’s
Sensi Predict goes to the root of HVAC systems to monitor
performance, identify issues and alert contractors and homeowners
to the efficiency, energy usage and the overall performance of
their HVAC units. An internal Emerson study reviewed the most
common HVAC failures and determined that installing this new
technology could detect up to 80% of failures in these areas before
a homeowner outage.
This enhanced technology arrives as home improvement contractors
evolve their business models to address a significant skilled
worker shortage heightened by seasonal service demand and an aging
workforce. Leading industry analyst groups estimate an additional
3.5 million jobs are likely to go unfilled throughout the next
decade [themanufacturinginstitute.org], with more than 2 million
expected to remain empty due to a skills gap.
“We’ve heard time and time again that homeowners want simple and
effective ways to manage the comfort and efficiency of their homes
around their busy lives,” said Bob Sharp, executive president of
Emerson’s Commercial & Residential Solutions business. “Sensi
Predict supports this need through a real-time, connected sensor
package that constantly monitors the functioning of the home HVAC
system and then alerts the homeowner and/or their professional
contractor to look at the system only when needed. It is much more
effective than an occasional on-site service check-up that takes
valuable time from both the homeowner and the contractor, at less
cost to both as well.”
Sensi Predict provides real-time visibility to the health of an
HVAC system before a breakdown occurs through 10 sensors,
monitoring 32 system functions. Remote system data provides
diagnostic insights to the busy technician, reducing labor time by
cutting down on the number of on-site visits.
In addition to real-time performance summaries, Sensi Predict
provides monthly at-a-glance reviews and maintenance tips specific
to the HVAC system. It also shares alerts with the homeowner and
contractor when a problem is detected with the system, providing a
recommended solution for the contractor.
The solution also integrates directly with measureQuick and
other contractor mobile apps, enabling technicians to use
industry-leading aids to diagnosis a system, confirm quality
installation and receive third-party remote assistance to identify
solutions for HVAC issues faster.
Sensi Predict is available through your local HVAC contractor
and at sensi.emerson.com.
For more information, visit sensi.emerson.com.
About Emerson Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St.
Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering
company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial,
commercial and residential markets. Our Automation Solutions
business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize
production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing
their energy and operating costs. Our Commercial & Residential
Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect
food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create
sustainable infrastructure. For more information visit
Emerson.com.
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