Finding a heating and cooling system that’s built for your home is simple, as long as you know what it means in terms of system performance.
For higher efficiency, look for:
- Products with efficiencies no less than:
- ENERGY STAR® qualification
- Variable speed motors
- Multi-stage operation
- AHRI-matched systems
For more precise heating and cooling, look for:
- Variable speed motors
- Reduced hot and cold areas throughout the home
- Improved year-round humidity control
- Improved indoor air quality; better control of dust and other allergens because of constant air movement
- Lowered monthly utility bills*
- Multi-stage operation
- Rather than being "all on" or "all off," your furnace can adjust its heat output based on conditions inside and outside your home.
- Get two air conditioners in one—high-efficiency products with multi-stage compressors will run on the first stage of cooling when temperatures are mild. The equipment will use less energy more often.
- When outdoor temperatures reach extremes, the equipment will utilize the additional stage, but will still operate efficiently because of the higher SEER rating.
- Lower monthly utility bills*
For the quietest operation, select the following:
Heating
- Products featuring Quiet Combustion technology
- Small Btu inputs per burner
- Gradual start-up to avoid whooshing air and ductwork “popping”
- Insulated cabinets
Cooling
- Products with Sound Reduction Technology
- Advanced fan blades
- Heavy-duty sound blankets
Heat Pumps
- Products that include QuietShift™ Technology
For a longer product life and greater peace of mind, select the following:
- AirEase EHX heat exchanger technology
- Made of stainless steel for corrosion resistance and maximum strength against thermal fatigue
- Longer heat exchanger life
- Specially shaped surfaces to direct airflow more efficiently, and transfer heat more effectively
- AirEase MHT™ cooling technology
- Specially designed fan shroud for optimal air flow over the coil
- Louvered coil fins with more surface exposure for greater heat transfer
- Rifled refrigeration tubes
*Potential savings may vary depending on age and condition of equipment, personal lifestyle, system settings, equipment maintenance and installation of equipment and duct system.