What Ecoer does

Ecoer is a privately held, technology-driven residential HVAC manufacturer founded in 2016 by Louis Ing and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with corporate offices in Dulles, Virginia and Plano, Texas, software development in Japan, and manufacturing and quality control in China. The company designs and distributes inverter-driven heat pumps (TDi top-discharge, RTi roof-top, SDi side-discharge series, plus the Smart Green One air-to-water heat pump), a gas furnace line ranging from 80% to 98% AFUE, smart thermostats, and its proprietary IoT Gateway / Ecoer Smart Service (ESS) platform that uses 4G LTE cellular connectivity for 24/7 cloud-based monitoring, remote diagnostics, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance. Ecoer has transitioned its heat pump product line to R-454B low-GWP refrigerant and positions systems as eligible for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, with efficiencies up to 20 SEER2.

The company's product architecture is differentiated less by the underlying HVAC hardware than by the integrated IoT and service layer on top of it: an Ecoer Automated Charge (EAC) system reduces installation uncertainty, smart sensors stream operating data for proactive service, and a dual mobile-app ecosystem (Home+ for homeowners, ESS PRO for contractors) ties the installed base back to Ecoer and its channel partners. Recent brand repositioning around the 'Comfort. Perfected.' tagline (April 2026) signals a strategic emphasis on system-level accountability and long-term reliability over feature churn.

Ecoer's business model is exclusively indirect. The company sells exclusively through a network of wholesale distributors and its Ecoer Certified Dealer (ECD) Program, which requires distributor sponsorship, a 50% Ecoer mix goal for unitary installations, and 75% gateway attachment on heat pump jobs. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of HVAC equipment, supplemented by recurring subscription revenue from extended monitoring plans ($299 for 5-year and $499 for 10-year terms) and one-time extended warranty fees ($599 for the 10-Year Labor Protection Plan under the Premier Comfort bundle). End-customer segments are residential homeowners (primary), HVAC contractors/dealers (channel), wholesale distributors, and a light-commercial vertical; there is no direct-to-consumer or retail channel and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Ecoer

Legal name

Ecoer, Inc.

Website

https://ecoer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ecoer is a privately held U.S. HVAC manufacturer founded in 2016 that designs and distributes inverter-driven residential heat pumps, gas furnaces, and IoT-enabled monitoring systems exclusively through a certified dealer and wholesale distributor network serving residential homeowners and HVAC contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Thermostats, HVAC & Air Quality Retail (CRACAGAE), HVAC Parts & Supplies Retail (Thermostats, Filters, Ducting) (CRAIADAI)

Keywords

• Residential HVAC systems
• Heat pump manufacturing
• Smart HVAC monitoring
• Inverter air conditioning
• IoT HVAC controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Dulles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Sale of heat pumps, air handlers, furnaces, and related HVAC equipment through dealer network. Includes residential light commercial heat pump heating and cooling equipment and accessories.
2. Smart Monitoring Services: Subscription-based monitoring services through the ESS platform. Premium systems include 3 years of monitoring; optional upgrades extend to 5 or 10 years ($299-$499). Enables remote diagnostics and proactive maintenance alerts.
3. Extended Warranty Plans: Extended labor protection and monitoring coverage sold as add-on plans. 10-Year Labor Protection Plan available for $599, and extended monitoring/comfort defense plans ranging $299-$499.
4. Professional Services: Technical support, training services, and warranty-related services provided to dealers and end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ecoer manufactures and sells inverter-driven residential HVAC equipment—including top-discharge, roof-top, and side-discharge heat pump series, gas furnaces (80–98% AFUE), and an air-to-water heat pump—together with proprietary IoT monitoring hardware (4G LTE gateway, Ecolink module), smart thermostats, and subscription monitoring services. Products are sold exclusively through a U.S./Canada network of certified dealers and wholesale distributors, with up to 20 SEER2 efficiency, automatic refrigerant charging, and IRA tax credit eligibility as headline features.

Product overview

Ecoer is a technology-driven HVAC manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of inverter-driven residential heat pumps and gas furnaces. The product lineup centers on three heat pump series: TDi (top-discharge central-ducted), RTi (roof-top unitary), and SDi (side-discharge), with models including TDi Pro, TDi Pro 2, TDi Select 2, TDi Elan, RTi 2 454B, SDi Extreme, and Smart Green One air-to-water heat pump. The gas furnace range includes DFi 98%, 96% MGH, 95% FG7TC, and 80% FG7SA models. Supporting the core HVAC equipment are smart technology add-ons: the Ecolink/4G LTE IoT Gateway for 24/7 monitoring and remote diagnostics, Smart Thermostat with voice control, and the ESS PRO contractor app. Extended services include Comfort Defense Plus monitoring plans and 10-Year Labor Protection. The company differentiates through integrated IoT smart technology, automatic refrigerant charging, and system-level accountability focused on long-term performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TDi Top-Discharge Central-Ducted Heat Pump Series Inverter-driven top-discharge central-ducted heat pumps for residential HVAC applications, including models TDi Pro, TDi Pro 2 (R-454B), TDi Select 2, TDi 2 A-Coil, and TDi Elan with intelligent monitoring.
• RTi Roof-Top Unitary Heat Pump Series Roof-top unitary heat pump systems for residential applications, including the RTi 2 454B (R-454B refrigerant) and RTi R32 models with high efficiency ratings.
• SDi Side-Discharge Heat Pump Series Side-discharge inverter heat pumps designed for compact residential installations, including SDi Extreme, SDi Extreme 2, and SDi Pro 2.
• Smart Green One (SGO) Air-to-Water Heat Pump Air-to-water heat pump providing efficient domestic water heating combined with residential space conditioning.
• Ecoer Gas Furnaces Residential gas furnace line spanning 80% to 98% AFUE efficiency, including DFi 98% AFUE, 96% MGH, 95% FG7TC, and 80% FG7SA models.
• EBCT A-Coil and Hydronic Air Handler Indoor evaporator coil (EBCT A-Coil) and hydronic-compatible air handler that pair with Ecoer outdoor heat pump units in residential installations.
• Ecolink HVAC Monitoring Module / 4G LTE Gateway Internet-based HVAC monitoring module using 4G LTE cellular connectivity (not Wi-Fi) to enable 24/7 remote performance tracking, diagnostics, self-diagnosis, fault prediction, and contractor alerts for installed Ecoer systems.
• Smart Thermostat Wi-Fi programmable touchscreen thermostat compatible with most 24V controlled HVAC systems, featuring indoor fan speed control for dehumidification and voice integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
• Home+ Mobile App Mobile application for homeowners to monitor and control their Ecoer HVAC systems, with real-time alerts, system status, and performance recommendations.
• ESS PRO Mobile App Professional contractor mobile application for remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and management of installed Ecoer units, supporting the Ecoer Smart Service (ESS) platform.
• Comfort Defense Plus Extended Monitoring Plan Subscription extended-monitoring plan providing additional years of smart HVAC monitoring on top of standard warranty coverage, priced at $299 for a 5-year upgrade (standard systems) or $499 for a 10-year upgrade (premium systems).
• Ecoer 10-Year Labor Protection Plan Optional 10-year labor protection plan for eligible Ecoer HVAC systems priced at $599, providing additional labor coverage beyond standard parts warranty and included with qualifying premium systems.
• Premier Comfort System Bundle Integrated homeowner peace-of-mind bundle for Ecoer High Efficiency Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, combining up to 10 years of monitoring, parts coverage, and labor warranty on qualifying premium units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in annual utility bills compared to older 10 SEER systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Inhand NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner that provided industrial IoT and AI technology enabling Ecoer to develop high-efficiency inverter heat pump and air conditioning systems with integrated smart technology. This partnership was fundamental to creating Ecoer's core IoT-enabled HVAC platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lennox International: Premium residential HVAC manufacturer with a strong U.S. dealer network (Lennox Dealers) and a smart thermostat (Lennox S40) plus connected ecosystem. Closest analog to Ecoer in combining high-efficiency inverter equipment, dealer-led sales, and IoT-enabled residential heating/cooling.
• ecobee: Smart thermostat manufacturer owned by Generac with HVAC-focused monitoring features and dealer/utility partnerships. Comparable to Ecoer's IoT Gateway and Smart Thermostat business line in target customer (residential HVAC end users) and feature emphasis on energy insights.
• Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS): U.S. joint venture focused on ductless and ducted mini-split/inverter heat pumps for residential and light-commercial markets. Overlaps Ecoer's inverter heat-pump line and builder/contractor channel.
• Bosch Home Comfort (Thermotechnology): Manufactures inverter heat pumps, gas furnaces, and connected controls for the U.S. residential market through a distributor/dealer network. Directly comparable product mix and channel approach.
• Rheem Manufacturing: Residential HVAC and water-heating manufacturer that, like Ecoer, sells inverter heat pumps and gas furnaces through a contractor/distributor channel and operates the EcoNet smart platform for connected monitoring. Comparable in product breadth and channel model.
• Resideo (Honeywell Home): Spun out of Honeywell to focus on the Honeywell Home smart thermostat and a connected contractor/HVAC-pro channel (Pro Installers). Comparable in delivering smart thermostats and HVAC monitoring tools through a professional installer ecosystem.
• Daikin Comfort Technologies: Global leader in heat pumps and inverter HVAC (Daikin Fit, Daikin One+ thermostat) with extensive U.S. distributor footprint. Directly competes with Ecoer on high-efficiency residential heat pumps and smart thermostats.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global: Largest U.S. residential HVAC manufacturer with a broad portfolio (Carrier, Bryant, Payne) plus Carrier Smart Thermostat and dealer network. A larger incumbent whose offerings overlap with Ecoer's residential heat-pump and thermostat categories.
• Trane Technologies: Major U.S. residential and commercial HVAC manufacturer (Trane, American Standard) with the Nexia/Trane Home smart ecosystem and an established contractor-dealer channel. Comparable in equipment categories but at significantly larger scale than Ecoer.

Emerging players

• AprilAire (Research Products Corporation): Manufacturer of indoor air quality equipment and smart thermostats sold via HVAC contractors and distributors. Adjacent overlap with Ecoer's IAQ positioning and Smart Thermostat product, with a smaller equipment footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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