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Acadia Heating and Cooling Combo (REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine)

Outperforming conventional heating systems by 200 percent, the maker says, the all-electric Acadia combined heating and cooling system is touted as a "next-generation heat pump." Acadia does not require supplemental heat and can use its efficient refrigeration cycle to continue heating even when outdoor temperatures fall below freezing. Opti-Cycle technology uses a second compressor to boost the system's performance. Early adopters have seen utility bills drop as much as 70 percent. 877.322.2342.

Mr. Slim Outdoor Heat Pump (REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine)

The Mr. Slim H2i P-Series outdoor heat pump offers a 36,000 BTU/h cooling and 38,000 BTU/h heating capacity and the maker's new Hyper-heating Inverter (H2i) technology, which incorporates higher compressor speeds at low temperatures and re-collects heat energy normally wasted in the flash process at the outdoor coil. As a result, the unit is highly efficient, operating at 100% of rated heating capacity at 5°F, 87% at -4°F, and 70% at -13°F, the maker says. 800.433.4822.

Tranquility 27 Heat Pumps (CUSTOM HOME Magazine)

Tranquility 27 6-ton geothermal and water-source heat pumps use a zero-ozone-depletion refrigerant. Units include a variable-speed motor and double-isolated compressor mounting. 405-745-6000.

Lennox Honored By 2007 ENERGY STAR Program for Fourth Year; Unprecedented in HVAC Industry (ebuild)

For the fourth time in five years, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have selected Lennox Industries Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII), as an ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Partner of the Year for its outstanding contributions to developing, manufacturing, and promoting energy-efficient products; consumer education; and industry outreach efforts. Lennox is the only heating, ventilation, and air conditioning manufacturer ever to be chosen for the EPA award.

14 SEER Line of Dual Fuel Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Comfortmaker. The 14 SEER line includes dual-fuel, gas-electric heat pump and air conditioner units that offer quiet performance and Energy Star efficiency. It comes in four models and uses a two-stage compressor that ramps up or down to condition the air. Two-stage gas heating eliminates uncomfortable temperature swings, and variable-speed fan motors reduce sound, the maker says. 800-458-6650.

Two Rheem and Ruud Heating and Cooling Products Named Consumers Digest Best Buys (ebuild)

Rheem Manufacturing Company, Heating and Cooling Division today announced it received prestigious Consumers Digest BEST BUY awards for two products from the company's full line of dependable home comfort product family. These product awards continue the legacy of consumer and HVAC industry recognition for the company's high-quality, technologically advanced and value-driven Rheem and Ruud heating and cooling products. The award-winning products are the Rheem Prestige Series and Ruud Ultra Series 90 Plus Modulating Gas Furnace with Contour Comfort Control (model GFD), and the Rheem Classic Series and Ruud Achiever Series 14-SEER heat pump (model PPB). A BEST BUY is defined as a product offering the most value for a given amount of money and must be a better value than directly competitive models.

New Arrivals: Product Galore (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

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Carrier Presents Industry-Leading Platform of Cooling Products (ebuild)

Raising the bar for what is standard in residential HVAC equipment, Carrier Corporation, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), offers a newly redesigned family of heat pumps and air conditioners. Carrier, the world leader in heating and cooling, revamped its product offering in 2006 with innovative new designs, offering peak performance and energy savings to keep up with the needs of homeowners today.

Carrier Introduces Hybrid Heat System as Expert Solution to Extraordinary Gas Prices (ebuild)

Strengthening its position as a leader in innovative heating and cooling systems, Carrier Corporation, recently introduced the next advancement in energy efficient products - a Hybrid Heat system. A Hybrid Heat system is a fuel-saving alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems that combines a furnace with a heat pump, rather than an air conditioner. This marks Carrier's latest innovation in its commitment to the conservation of energy and total comfort solutions for homeowners.