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Friedrich Air Conditioners Awarded Two 2007 Consumers Digest Best Buys- ebuild (7/11/2007)
- Two Friedrich QuietMaster Programmable models, the SS12L30 and the SM21L30, have been awarded 2007 Consumers Digest Best Buys in the premium room air conditioner category. Consumers Digest provides practical advice, factual evaluations and product recommendations to consumers so that they can buy with confidence. Products are evaluated on performance, ease-of-use, features, durability, warranty, efficiency, styling, maintenance requirements and ease of servicing. On average, fewer than 3 percent of products reviewed by Consumers Digest have the quality and value to earn a Best Buy designation.
The Industry's Quietest Fans Now Feature Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection from Odor- and Stain-Causing Bacteria, Mold, Mildew- ebuild (7/6/2007)
- Engineered to inhibit the potential growth of bacteria, mold and mildew, the Broan and NuTone Ultra Silent ventilation fans now feature Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection. The Broan and NuTone Ultra Silent Series hold the industry exclusive in the ventilation fan category for Microban protection. The models feature low Sone levels and exhaust 70-140 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM) making the Ultra Silent Series of ventilation fans the perfect choice to quietly and efficiently exhaust air while preventing microbes from forming.
Decorative Fan/Lights Bring Styling to Next Level, Maintain Quiet- ebuild (7/6/2007)
- Decorative Fan/Lights from Broan and NuTone can add dramatic detail and elegance to bathrooms, powder rooms or any room while incorporating an inconspicuous ventilation fan at the same time. Two power and sound levels are offered, both appropriate for a wide range of bathroom sizes. Four Broan models offer 70 CFM with a sound level of 3.5 Sones while three models feature a more powerful yet quieter 80 CFM at 2.5 Sones. Five NuTone models offer 70 CFM at 3.5 Sones and three models offer 70 CFM at 2.0 Sones.
- Big Thaw
- REMODELING Magazine (7/1/2007)
- Paying a teenager $30 to shovel your driveway might save you time and build his character, but available snow-melting systems can eliminate the chore altogether. Conceptually, these products resemble radiant heating for baths and kitchens. Using a heavier-duty wire, many systems are available as roll-out mats like those featured in interior systems, and are useful under multiple materials, including asphalt, concrete, or pavers.
Dehumidifiers Provide Quick 'Cure' - Keep Major, Simultaneous Hospital Expansion Projects on Schedule Throughout Winter- ebuild (6/25/2007)
- Nothing can be as frustrating for a building contractor as watching building materials such as concrete and wallboard slowly dry when the clock is ticking against the project's deadline. Such was the situation faced by Birmingham, Ala.-based Robins and Morton, one of the largest healthcare contractors in the nation. Robins and Morton sought to control humidity and reduce building material drying times for two major, simultaneous expansion projects at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte - Levine Children's Hospital and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Surgical Tower - to keep construction on schedule during North Carolina's cold and damp winter months.
Bryant's New Thermostats Offer Latest Technology for Custom Comfort- ebuild (6/20/2007)
- With convenience, comfort and design in mind, Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems recently launched its new line of sleek thermostats that allow homeowners to customize settings based on the day of the week, time of day and whether they are at home or away on vacation. The product line features three series: Bryant Preferred, Bryant Legacyand Bryant Base models, each offering programmable and non-programmable models and a variety of features.
Continental Fan's AeroFan Engineered to Provide Superior Ventilation and Efficient Performance- ebuild (6/19/2007)
- Continental Fan's AeroFan is engineered to provide superior ventilation and efficient performance. The in-ceiling design delivers powerful, effective and quiet ventilation for any bathroom. The in-ceiling design delivers powerful, effective and quiet ventilation for any bathroom. The AeroFan is available in lighted and non-lighted versions, and has a variety of optional attractive grille design upgrades that will complement any decor.
Lochinvar Introduces Energy Saver Indirect Water Heater That Shares Heat with Hydronic Boiler- ebuild (6/19/2007)
- The new Energy Saver Indirect Water Heater from Lochinvar saves homeowners money and protects the environment by using the same energy to hydronically provide hot water for potable use. By sharing heat for two purposes, the Energy Saver Indirect offers incredible energy efficiency. The Energy Saver Indirect is an indirect-fired, potable water storage vessel that accepts heat from an external heat source, such as a Solution or KNIGHT Heating Boiler. This external heat source warms the space heating fluid, which then passes through the Energy Saver Indirect's internal heat exchanger.
- Solar-Powered Sales
- BUILDER Online News Service (6/15/2007)
MVP Award Winner: Ultra Silent Humidity-Sensing Fans- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/13/2007)
- Broan-NuTone. A new weapon has been forged to join the ongoing battle against indoor humidity and the mold it breeds. Ultra Silent humidity-sensing fans are designed to detect a rapid increase in moisture at the ceiling and turn on automatically to exhaust it. They also turn off automatically. Homeowners can set the humidity-sensing level and how long the fan runs--from 5 to 60 minutes--after the humidity level is back to normal. "The sensitivity controls are a nice feature," one judge said. The fans operate at a respectably quiet noise level of .9 sones. Two models come with nightlights. Cost: $312 and up. 800-558-1711.
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