Lower Cooling Bills
Smart schedules and "away" modes stop you from cooling an empty house during peak-rate hours.
Control From Anywhere
Smart Thermostat Installation in Fresno
Central Elite installs and configures smart and programmable thermostats — including Nest, ecobee, and Honeywell — for Fresno homes. The right thermostat trims cooling costs during Fresno’s long summers and integrates with heat pumps, zoned systems, and your phone.
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What a Smart Thermostat Does for You
A small upgrade that pays you back every month on Fresno’s summer energy bills.
Control From Your Phone
Adjust the temperature from anywhere and get maintenance and filter reminders.
Smart Scheduling
Learns your routine or follows a schedule so your home is comfortable when you arrive.
Energy Reports
See exactly when and how you use energy so you can cut waste during peak PG&E pricing.
Works With Your System
We confirm compatibility and wire it correctly — including the C-wire many smart thermostats need.
Zoning Ready
Pair with zoned systems and heat pumps for room-by-room comfort.
Thermostats We Install
Google Nest
Auto-scheduling and energy-saving features with a clean, simple interface.
ecobee
Room sensors that balance temperatures and reduce hot/cold spots.
Honeywell & Programmable
Reliable smart and programmable options for any budget and system type.
Smart Thermostats — Common Questions
It depends on your system and goals — Nest and ecobee are great for energy savings and remote control, while Honeywell offers budget-friendly reliable options. We’ll recommend the right fit and install it correctly.
Most modern systems are compatible. The main requirement is a "C-wire" for constant power, which we can add during installation if your wiring doesn’t already have one.
Yes — by avoiding cooling an empty home and shifting use away from peak PG&E hours, most Fresno homeowners see meaningful summer savings.
Thermostat installation is an affordable add-on, especially during another service visit. Call us for current pricing and we’ll often install the same day.
What thermostat installation includes
We confirm the system is compatible, land the wires, and add a C-wire when the stat needs constant power and the cable does not have one. Nest, ecobee, and Honeywell are the brands we already install. Ecobee room sensors are the option when one room is off and the equipment itself is fine. You get a written price before we start. On an existing service call, the weekday diagnostic is $75 and is credited when you approve the repair.
Replace the thermostat when the screen is blank, the system short-cycles with the stat, or you want a schedule that stops cooling an empty house on a summer afternoon. The thermostat is quoted in writing, often the same day and often while we are already there for a repair or a tune-up. A thermostat installed as part of a new system is inside the installation price. Complete replacements invoiced over the past two years ran $7,300 to $19,300, median $15,300. See the pricing page. Installations include a manufacturer 10-year parts warranty when the equipment is registered. A thermostat does not come with a separate warranty of its own.
How much does thermostat installation cost?
We quote it in writing. There is no thermostat line on the pricing page. If we come out only for the thermostat, the weekday service call is $75 and is credited when you approve the work. A weekend service call is $125.
Scheduling and setbacks are covered in how to lower a summer PG&E bill. The same install is available in Fresno and Clovis.
What it costs
We do not list a standalone thermostat price. If the visit is only for the thermostat, the weekday service call is $75 and the weekend call is $125 on the pricing page, credited when you approve the work.
The AC repair cost guide lists “Thermostat Replacement” at $150–$450. The pricing page has no separate thermostat line. The $150–$450 figure is a guide range. The thermostat itself is quoted in writing.
Call for a quote. A thermostat included in a new system is inside the installation price, not a separate line item.