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  • Trane Energy Star-Qualified XV95 Gas-Fueled FurnaceEnergy Star-Qualified XV95 Gas-Fueled Furnace
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • The Energy Star-qualified XV95 gas-fueled furnace features two-stage operation that delivers high-efficiency performance of 96.7 percent AFUE. The Comfort R variable-speed motor provides warmer startups during the heating season and better humidity control during the cooling season, the firm states. The XV95's insulated blower door and cabinet help save energy and reduce noise during operation.
  • Carrier Infinity IdealComfort System Modulating Gas FurnaceInfinity IdealComfort Modulating Gas Furnace
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • The Infinity IdealComfort System modulating gas furnace offers up to 95 percent AFUE and maintains indoor temperature within 0.3 degrees F of the thermostat setting, the firm claims. Instead of cycling on and off, the furnace operates at low speed 83 percent of the time, blowing a nearly continuous flow of warm air. The system also provides control over humidity, air quality, fan speed, and ventilation.
  • Bryant Hybrid Heat Packaged HVAC SystemHybrid Heat Packaged HVAC System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • The Hybrid Heat system pairs a gas furnace and a heat pump, allowing homeowners to use gas or electricity depending on what is most economical for the weather and fuel cost conditions in their area, the company says. The unit combines an 18-SEER Evolution 288ANA heat pump with R410A refrigerant and an Evolution Plus 95i gas furnace with 95 percent AFUE.
  • Luxaire Acclimate HL8B Series Split-System Heat PumpTools & Equipment Review
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/8/2008)
  • Heating and cooling systems account for nearly 50 percent of a house's energy consumption, so choice of equipment and the way it is installed are keys to success for any green builder. And as the focus on energy efficiency has led to improved building shell performance (including high-performance insulation packages and passive solar heating), selecting HVAC components that match the projected energy requirements will ensure that you optimize the system and meet the occupants' comfort needs and expectations.
  • 90 Plus Modulating Gas Furnace with Contour Comfort ControlTwo Rheem and Ruud Heating and Cooling Products Named Consumers Digest Best Buys
  • ebuild (5/10/2007)
  • 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.
  • Infinity 96 FurnaceCarrier Introduces New, Efficient Gas Furnace Products
  • ebuild (3/16/2007)
  • As fuel and energy costs continue to fluctuate, homeowners remain increasingly concerned about high heating bills. Carrier Corporation, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), offers a 90 percent gas furnace line that provides improved energy efficiency and lowers utility costs by up to 30 percent compared to less efficient systems previously seen in the industry. With an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating, or AFUE, up to 96.6%, this line by Carrier is the most enhanced of gas furnace products available.
  • best in show
  • residential architect Magazine (3/1/2007)
  • Perhaps because of a cooling housing market, new product introductions at this year's International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla., were short on excitement. But green products had a strong showing.

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