HVACQuick.com. Ideal for climates with hot days, cool nights, and low humidity, the AirScape 1.7 whole-house fan provides summer cooling that can eliminate or reduce air conditioning needs. Centrally located in the home, the fan quietly pulls in cool nighttime air through open windows and forces hot air out via existing roof vents. The two-speed fan moves 1,700 CFM on high speed and 1,000 CFM on low speed, and consumes just one-tenth the energy of an air conditioner, the maker says. 877.711.4822. www.hvacquick.com/wholehousefans.php.
Carrier. Combining beauty and brains, The Edge thermostat has interchangeable faceplates to match home décor. Programming options include three-button Touch N' Go presets for “home,” “away,” and “sleep.” Set other programs at the thermostat or through a home computer with the Edge Xpansion Port (EXP) card. The card also includes education on indoor air quality and energy efficiency. The full display shows indoor and outdoor temperatures and the time. 800.227.7437. www.carrier.com.
Home Comfort Zones. With dampers placed behind every register and wireless temperature sensors in every room, the Home Comfort Zones system lets homeowners reduce conditioning in unused rooms, and set different temperatures for different rooms. The system can be installed in any home with forced air heating and cooling, and includes sophisticated software to manage the system. Homeowners can reduce energy use by 5% to 40%, the maker says. 503.626.2797. www.homecomfortzones.com.
Heil. Available in 2- or 5-ton cooling capacities, the QuietComfort DXT+ two-stage heat pump offers an air management system with increased fan propeller diameters, which improves performance without increasing noise, the maker says. Two-stage operation optimizes comfort and saves energy by running more frequently on lower levels during mild weather, and changing to a higher operating level in more extreme temperatures. Comfort Alert LED fault indicators accurately diagnose most system-related malfunctions. 931.359.3511. www.heil-hvac.com.
AFT Products. Designed to fit a standard floor or wall register, the AirFlow Breeze uses two low-voltage fans to pull latent conditioned air from ducts and into the home. Making use of the lingering air keeps rooms comfortable longer, so HVAC systems run less often, the maker says. The fans have three flow rates of 40, 70, and 100 CFM, and are operated by a temperature-sensing electronic controller. 800.458.5540. www.aftproducts.com.
Johnson Controls. All models in the Coleman Echelon furnace series meet the 95% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency level, making them eligible for a $150 EPACT tax credit when installed during 2007. The unit features a fully modulating gas valve that varies the gas input and circulating airflow to closely match a home's heat needs. And it install as easily as a traditional single-stage furnace and requires only a standard one heat/one cool thermostat. 877.874.7378. www.colemanac.com.
Tempstar. New N2A3 air conditioners are specifically designed for coastal applications, featuring fins pre-painted with a corrosion-resistant epoxy-phenolic coating, and no lanced edges to corrode or trap sand and debris. The 13 SEER unit is offered in R-22 refrigerant and 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-ton cooling capacities. SermaGard corrosion-resistant cabinet screws and a coated inlet grille with 3/8-inch wire spacing provide protection while optimizing airflow. 931.359.3511. www.tempstar.com.
Myson. Providing two to four times the heat output of conventional baseboard heat per running foot, Select Radiators offer European styling along with indoor comfort. Available in heights of 12, 16, 24, or 28 inches, the radiators deliver 1,200 to more than 13,000 BTUs per hour, depending on the size. The TRV II Thermostatic Radiator Valve is available to help achieve better energy efficiency. 800.698.9690. www.mysoninc.com.
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