Your crew installs. Etho handles the rest.
We handle project planning, homeowner communication, financing, and scheduling. Your licensed crew focuses on the install.
Why crews partner with Etho.
Clear scopes and handoffs
Review the scope, equipment needs, and closeout requirements before you accept a project.
One team for coordination
Etho handles homeowner communication, financing coordination, and scheduling.
Payment terms in writing
Payout terms are set in your partner agreement before you accept work.
What we require from every partner crew.
- Active state and local HVAC/mechanical contractor license in good standing where required
- Current general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage meeting Etho Home minimums
- EPA Section 608 certification for all technicians handling refrigerants
- Experience with residential central AC, furnace, heat pump, and mini-split replacements
- Commitment to clean job sites, punctual arrival windows, and documented system commissioning
- Background checks for all field personnel entering customer homes
Join the Etho Home network.
Submit your crew profile
Tell us about your service area, crew capacity, and the residential replacement work you specialize in.
Complete license and insurance verification
Our partner operations team verifies your state credentials, insurance certificates, and workmanship references.
Review installation standards
Go over project handoffs, documentation, and Etho uniform and vehicle standards.
Start receiving replacement jobs
Accept pre-scoped residential replacement projects in your territory that match your schedule and crew availability.
Common questions from contractors.
Where can I review partner terms?
In the partner agreement. Review participation, job acceptance, and payment terms with the partner operations team before joining.
Who supplies the HVAC equipment and materials?
Equipment sourcing and distributor pickup or delivery are confirmed for each market and project. Review responsibilities with the partner operations team before accepting work.
Do we stay an independent business?
Yes. Partner crews are independent licensed contractors. On Etho jobs, crews wear Etho uniforms and may drive Etho-branded vehicles, as set out in the partner agreement.
What types of jobs does Etho Home assign?
Residential replacements and upgrades: central AC, gas furnaces, heat pumps, dual-fuel systems, ductless mini-splits, indoor air quality, smart thermostats, and water heaters. No repair calls.
See how your crew could work with Etho.
Etho plans the project and talks with the homeowner, in 14 states. Your crew installs.
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