The future of HVAC growth starts here

A free ebook for HVAC owners and operators on how smart technology and proactive service models are reshaping the industry in 2026 and beyond.

Learn how to:

Reduce reliance on paid customer acquisition
Build recurring revenue with proactive service plans
Make better use of your existing technician workforce

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Why Smarter Maintenance Plans outperform traditional models

Most HVAC maintenance plans were built for a different era — one where customer relationships were limited to seasonal visits and service calls. Today’s homeowners expect visibility, convenience, and proactive support.

This comparison shows how smarter, technology-driven maintenance plans help HVAC businesses move from reactive service to long-term customer relationships — and why that shift matters for retention, revenue, and operational efficiency.

The Smarter Maintenance Plan	Traditional Maintenance Plan
Customer Loyalty Industry-leading 93% retention rate	Customer Ambivalence 20-50% retention rates
Daily Engagement Homeowner uses highly-rated app 1.7x/day	Low Engagement Homeowner sees you 1-2x/year
Your Brand Your name and logo on app and thermostat	Big Tech Brand Honeywell, Nest, ecobee, and other big thermostat brands top of mind
Proactive Service 24/7 system monitoring and alerts	Reactive Service System breaks and customer reacts
Year-Round Service Pre-season testing and maintenance reminders	Peak-Season Spikes Issues detected during peak season
In-App Booking Appointment scheduling in customer app	Manual Booking Numerous outbound calls to set up appointments

Trusted by HVAC Teams Nationwide

“I couldn’t think of a better partnership or service.”

— Eddie S., Vice President of HVAC Services, Michael & Son

“We’ve gone from a 20-25% retention rate to a 80-85% retention rate [with Building36]. It’s even harder for the customer to leave because they love the benefits of the Building36 smart home products.”

— Stephen B., General Manager, Aiello Home Services

“The thing that I love about Building36 is that it’s more of a partnership. We have constant training and if we’re having issues with anything, we can contact them and all the way up through the president of the company will respond if we need them to.”

— Jeff R., Owner and General Manager, On Time Service Pros

“Building36 offers truly innovative products that can’t be found elsewhere in the market. The support they’re able to provide through remote diagnostics tools allow us to service our customers efficiently, ensuring that any heating or cooling problems are swiftly resolved. Their kitted solutions make it simple to sell smart home products, providing a great recurring avenue for the trade.”

— Stephen B., General Manager, Aiello Home Services

About Building36

Building36 helps HVAC professionals strengthen customer relationships through smarter technology and proactive service models. Our platform is designed specifically for HVAC businesses, giving contractors the tools to identify issues before breakdowns, deliver year-round proactive service, generate low-cost service leads, and strengthen customer loyalty and retention.

With Building36, HVAC teams can move beyond seasonal peaks and build lasting, predictable revenue.

Our solutions enable contractors to proactively identify HVAC issues, generate low-cost service leads, and deliver exceptional customer service. We help hardworking HVAC shops thrive by creating customers for life.

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