Smart climate control, wired correctly the first time
A thermostat is an HVAC control device before it is a smart device. We identify your system, run the C-wire when one is missing, configure staging and heat-pump lockouts properly, and leave you with schedules that cut 10–15% off a Northern Virginia energy bill.
- Google Nest Pro · ID 361E07
- Ecobee certified install
- C-wire runs included
- Heat pump & dual fuel
- $2M insured
New installation, or fixing what is already there
Roughly half of our work is repairing systems installed by someone else. Pick the track that matches your situation.
Smart climate wired the way your HVAC expects
We verify your system type — conventional, heat pump, dual fuel, or multi-stage — run a C-wire when one is missing, and configure staging so the thermostat saves energy instead of short-cycling equipment.
- HVAC system identification and wiring verification
- C-wire installation or add-a-wire adapter
- Google Nest or Ecobee mounting and setup
- Heat pump, dual fuel, and multi-stage configuration
- Zone-by-zone schedules and remote sensors placed
Blank screens, short cycling, aux heat running all winter
A smart thermostat wired to the wrong terminal will run auxiliary heat for months before you notice the bill. We re-verify the wiring, fix the staging, and stop the equipment abuse.
- Blank / rebooting thermostat power diagnosis
- Terminal-by-terminal rewiring corrections
- Aux and emergency heat lockout tuning
- Short-cycling and temperature-swing fixes
- Re-linking to Google Home, Alexa, or Apple Home
Everything inside a NovaProHome install
Engineered, permitted where required, and documented before we leave your driveway.
System identified first
Conventional, heat pump, dual fuel, or multi-stage — verified at the air handler, not guessed at the wall.
C-wire handled
We run a true common wire where possible instead of relying on power-stealing workarounds that cause reboots.
Staging configured
Aux and emergency heat lockouts set so your system stops burning strip heat on a 40-degree morning.
Sensors placed
Remote room sensors positioned to fix the hot bedroom and the cold basement office.
Zones mapped
Multi-zone homes get every thermostat named, scheduled, and grouped consistently.
One app
Linked into Google Home, Alexa, or Apple Home alongside your lights, locks, and cameras.
Written fixed price
The number you approve is the number you pay — no hourly surprises.
EE-reviewed
Low-voltage work reviewed by a credentialed Electrical Engineer.
Know the number before we start
Labor pricing published up front. Devices supplied at retail price, or bring your own.
Thermostat Install
Labor only · Device not included
- System type verification
- Thermostat mounting and wiring
- App setup and account linking
- Schedule programming
- Family walkthrough
Thermostat + C-Wire
Labor only · Device not included
- Everything in Thermostat Install
- True C-wire run to the air handler
- Heat pump / dual fuel configuration
- Aux heat lockout tuning
- One remote sensor placed
- 30-day follow-up support
Whole-Home Climate
Labor only · Devices not included
- Up to three zones installed
- C-wire runs as needed
- Remote sensors per zone
- Unified naming and schedules
- Smart home app integration
- 30-day follow-up support
Four steps from call to walkthrough
Free discovery call
Tell us your system type, your zones, and what the current thermostat does wrong.
Wiring verification
We check the wall and the air handler so the quote reflects the real work.
Install & configure
Mount, wire, stage, and schedule — including the C-wire if one is missing.
Walkthrough
Every schedule, sensor, and app control explained before we leave.
Smart thermostats FAQ
Do I need a C-wire for a smart thermostat?
Almost always, yes. Power-stealing without a common wire causes reboots, Wi-Fi dropouts, and blank screens. We run a true C-wire to the air handler whenever the cable path allows, and use a manufacturer add-a-wire adapter only when it does not.
Will a smart thermostat work with my heat pump?
Yes, when it is configured for it. Heat pumps need correct reversing-valve orientation and auxiliary heat lockouts. Misconfigured, they run expensive strip heat constantly. We set staging at install so the heat pump does the work.
How much does smart thermostat installation cost?
A straightforward single-thermostat install starts at $179 in labor, and a C-wire run is $329. Multi-zone homes are quoted after we verify the wiring. Every price is fixed and written before any work begins.
Nest or Ecobee — which should I choose?
Nest learns your patterns and fits the Google ecosystem best. Ecobee's remote sensors handle uneven multi-room homes better and works natively with Apple Home. We are certified on both and recommend based on your house, not a margin.
Can you fix a thermostat another company installed?
Yes. Miswired terminals, runaway aux heat, and short cycling are among our most common service calls. We re-verify every terminal against the air handler and correct the configuration in a single visit.
Every category, engineered as one system
Most homes start with one category and add the next. We design so they connect later without rework.
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Book your free discovery call
Twenty minutes on the phone, a fixed written quote within 24 hours, and permits handled where the county requires them.