Redwood City, CA
Quilt, the smartest way to heat and cool your home, today announced a strategic partnership with Southern Home Services, a leading residential trade service consolidator operating across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. Southern Home Services brands will begin offering Quilt systems to homeowners across nine markets in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas. The partnership represents one of the largest single expansions in Quilt’s history and demonstrates how software-first climate systems are attracting established industry players seeking differentiation in an increasingly competitive market.
The collaboration evidences growing industry momentum behind Quilt’s tech-forward approach to home climate control and positions Southern Home Services at the forefront of the ductless heat pump category. With over 90 Quilt Certified Partners now across North America, the program is increasingly attracting established HVAC companies and consolidators seeking competitive differentiation through innovative technology.
Leading consolidator chooses Quilt for growth category
Southern Home Services selected Quilt to lead their expansion into the rapidly growing ductless heat pump market. As homeowners increasingly seek efficient, design-forward climate solutions, Southern Home Services recognized Quilt’s unique combination of industry-leading performance, sleek aesthetics, and smart technology as the ideal offering to differentiate their brands across competitive markets.
“We’re intentional about the technology we put behind our service teams,” said Drew Poskon, Chief Operating Officer for Southern Home Services. “Quilt’s focus on performance, installer support, and diagnostics aligns with how we operate. It helps our teams work more efficiently in the field and gives homeowners confidence they’re getting a solution built to last.“
“Southern Home Services operates some of the most respected home service brands in their markets, and their decision to partner with Quilt validates everything we’re building.”
Mark Schmidt
Chief Revenue Officer at Quilt
Technology and brand strength drive partnership
The partnership reflects Quilt’s appeal to established industry leaders seeking competitive advantages. Southern Home Services cited Quilt’s comprehensive marketing assets, brand positioning, and innovative technology approach as key factors in their decision. Quilt’s upcoming partner tools and remote diagnostic capabilities will help partners reduce costs while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
“Southern Home Services operates some of the most respected home service brands in their markets, and their decision to partner with Quilt validates everything we’re building,” said Mark Schmidt, Chief Revenue Officer at Quilt. “They recognize that offering Quilt gives them differentiation that legacy manufacturers can’t provide — not just through our industry-leading technology, but through our commitment to making their businesses more efficient and profitable. This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking partner who will help drive the future of home comfort.”
With a SEER2 rating of 25 and HSPF2 of 12 for the 2-zone system, and SEER2 25.3 and HSPF2 12 for the 3-zone system, Quilt delivers 20% greater efficiency than average comparable heat pumps. The system’s proprietary occupancy detection, real-time energy usage tracking, and continuous over-the-air updates provide both immediate comfort and long-term value that traditional systems cannot match.
Expanding access to revolutionary climate technology
The Southern Home Services partnership expands Quilt’s availability to four new states — Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas — bringing Quilt’s total coverage to 21 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces. The expansion demonstrates Quilt’s ability to serve diverse climate zones while maintaining exceptional performance and customer satisfaction.
“We’ve grown incredibly quickly, and this partnership brings Quilt to homeowners across some of the most varied climates in the country,” said Paul Lambert, CEO and Founder of Quilt. “Southern Home Services’ commitment to offering the most advanced, efficient technology available shows that the future of residential HVAC is electric, intelligent, and beautiful. Through their network of trusted local brands, Southern Home Services will bring Quilt to homeowners across the region through companies they already know and rely on.”
For homeowners in Southern Home Services markets interested in Quilt, visit Quilt.com to design your system and connect with your local Southern Home Services brand.
About Quilt
Quilt is the smartest way to heat and cool your home. As a ductless heat pump with industry-leading SEER2 and HSPF2 scores, Quilt sets a new efficiency standard for residential climate control. Designed by industry veterans from Google, Apple, and Nest, and backed by top climate investors, Quilt combines cutting-edge performance with elegant, architectural design that integrates seamlessly into the home. The system’s intuitive room-by-room control, real-time energy usage tracking, and proprietary occupancy detection deliver unmatched comfort, efficiency, and personalization.
Quilt works with over 90 talented installation partners, and is available across 21 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces. Already installed in hundreds of homes nationwide, Quilt maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction score of 4.8 out of 5, proving that the future of home comfort is here.
About Southern Home Services
Southern Home Services is a house-of-brands home services platform supporting trusted, locally operated HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. Since 2016, Southern has provided the leadership, resources, and operational structure that empower its local brands to deliver dependable service, exceptional care, and trusted expertise to homeowners in their communities, and to be the call customers can count on. For more information, visit SouthernHomeServices.com.