Indianapolis, Ind., Reinforcing its position as a leading innovator in the HVAC industry, Carrier Corporation, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has introduced the latest in home appliance technology, the Infinity™ Remote Access. Infinity Remote Access gives the user unprecedented control of their comfort system and allows them to change comfort settings via the Internet or the telephone.

"Infinity Remote Access is the next phase for intelligent home appliances. Carrier is constantly pushing the residential heating and cooling industry to entirely new levels of innovation," said Liza Mathew, senior product manager of Carrier Residential Controls. "Consumers want forward-thinking products, and we strive to stay ahead of the curve by offering the most advanced products on the market."

With the new Infinity™ Remote Access, homeowners will be able to maintain control of their entire home heating and cooling system while they are at work or away on vacation. The homeowner will be able to access the Infinity System by logging onto the Web site or calling a toll free number.

To Infinity and Beyond

Infinity Remote Control

The Infinity Remote Access includes a System Access Module that is installed in conjunction with the Infinity™ furnace and the Infinity™ Control. Each system has a unique identity and is password protected for security purposes.

The Infinity Remote Access allows the homeowner to access their comfort system status, change time schedule or temperature settings, set vacation schedules and more from virtually anywhere in the world.

In addition, Infinity Remote Access can e-mail and/or call the homeowner with pertinent Infinity System information such as service and maintenance reminders. The homeowner has the choice to select a dealer to receive these notifications for timely service ensuring their system is always operating at maximum efficiency. Homeowners can be assured of better indoor air quality because the Infinity System monitors these products and automatically reminds the homeowner and the selected dealer via an e-mail notification or phone call when maintenance or service is required.

Infinitely Smarter

A complete Infinity System is comprised of Carrier's top-of-the-line Infinity variable-speed furnaces and fan coils, the Infinity Control; a single control that allows for easy management of the entire system, with a distinctive, easy-to-read, large backlit display, and either an Infinity™ heat pump or an Infinity™ air conditioner. Variable-speed technology means Infinity Systems deliver quiet, efficient and consistent year-round comfort.

The Infinity System has options that improve overall comfort and air quality including zoning, humidifiers, ventilators, air cleaners, ultraviolet germicidal lamps and now Infinity Remote Access. The Infinity System is the first HVAC system to use a single control to integrate and manage all six comfort functions: temperature, humidity, dehumidification, ventilation, indoor air quality and airflow, eliminating the need to have multiple controllers or the need to remember the operation instructions of different equipment controllers. Now, with the added feature of Infinity Remote Access, homeowners will enjoy the convenience and cost-savings benefits of the system, even when they are away from home.

About Carrier Corporation

Carrier Corporation, headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, is the world's largest provider of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions with operations in 172 countries. It is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), a diversified company that provides a broad range of high technology products and services to the aerospace and building industries worldwide.