The Brand Story
Pro1 IAQ: A Thermostat Company That Only Wanted to Talk to Contractors
Walk into any supply house and you will find thermostats built for the homeowner who wanders the big-box aisle. In 2007, in Broomfield, Colorado, Jeff Edgar decided to build for the other customer: the service technician standing at the wall with a meter in one hand and a homeowner asking questions behind him. Pro1 IAQ was founded to serve the HVAC/R contractor and nobody else, and that single decision shaped everything it made.
Chapter 1 · 2007
Built for the professional channel
Pro1 set out to make thermostats and indoor air quality controls sold only through professional distribution. The products were meant to be simple to wire, easy to explain to a homeowner and priced so a contractor could leave one behind on a service call without a long conversation. Over time the company built out a range of non-programmable, programmable and Wi-Fi thermostats, along with remote sensors and accessories, and added the Pro1 Connect app for remote control of its connected models. Trade coverage of the company has described its Wi-Fi thermostats as simple, affordable and professional, designed to fit nearly any application and to be easy to install and operate.
That focus on the installer is the thread that runs through the whole catalog. A thermostat is the one part of an HVAC system the homeowner touches every day, and when it is confusing, the service call comes back to the contractor. Pro1 built its business on keeping that call from happening.
Chapter 2 · 2023
Joining DiversiTech
In May 2023 DiversiTech, the Georgia-based maker of HVAC/R components best known for its equipment pads, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pro1. DiversiTech, founded in 1971, said it would put its resources and distribution relationships behind Pro1's product development. Its chief executive pointed to Pro1's focus on the professional market:
DiversiTech's CEO cited Pro1's "contractor-friendly control solutions."
Pro1 continues under its own name, with Steve Mykytyn as president at the time of the deal.
The Lineup
What Pro1 IAQ builds today
Pro1 makes thermostats, Wi-Fi thermostats, temperature sensors and indoor air quality controls for residential and light commercial systems. HVAC365 carries a focused selection:
- Non-programmable thermostats: push-button models such as the 1 heat / 1 cool unit, the straightforward replacement for a basic single-stage system.
- Programmable thermostats: models that follow a weekly schedule to set back temperatures when a home or office is empty.
- Remote sensors: indoor temperature sensors that let a thermostat read the room where people actually are instead of the hallway where it is mounted.
- All Pro1 thermostats: the full selection of Pro1 controls in our thermostat category.
In the Field
Choosing the right Pro1
The first question with any thermostat is the system it has to run. A single-stage air conditioner with a gas or electric furnace needs a 1 heat / 1 cool model. A heat pump, a two-stage furnace or a system with auxiliary heat needs a thermostat built for those stages. Programmable models make sense where schedules are predictable, such as offices or rental units, while non-programmable models suit tenants and owners who simply want a set temperature. Adding a remote indoor sensor is often the simplest fix for a thermostat stuck on a warm or drafty wall.
At a Glance
Pro1 IAQ at a glance
- Founded
- 2007
- Founder
- Jeff Edgar
- Headquarters
- Broomfield, Colorado
- Parent company
- DiversiTech, since 2023
- Parent headquarters
- Duluth, Georgia
- Product focus
- Thermostats and indoor air quality controls
- Sales channel
- HVAC/R professionals
Questions
Frequently asked questions about Pro1 IAQ
Who owns Pro1 IAQ?
Pro1 IAQ is owned by DiversiTech, the Georgia-based HVAC/R components manufacturer, which agreed to acquire it in May 2023.
When was Pro1 founded?
Pro1 was founded in 2007 in Broomfield, Colorado, by Jeff Edgar to serve HVAC/R contractors exclusively.
What does Pro1 IAQ make?
Pro1 makes thermostats, including non-programmable, programmable and Wi-Fi models, plus remote temperature sensors and indoor air quality controls.
What is a 1 heat / 1 cool thermostat?
A 1 heat / 1 cool thermostat controls one stage of heating and one stage of cooling, the setup used by most basic air conditioner and furnace systems.
Why add a remote indoor temperature sensor?
A remote sensor lets the thermostat read the temperature in the room that matters, which helps when the thermostat itself is mounted in a hallway, near a door or on a sunny wall.
