Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from April 2008

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from April 2008

Fujitsu General America.(Manufacturers)
April 7, 2008... Fujitsu General America (Fairfield, N.J.) appointed Tom Grunstra as national trainer for HVAC Products.

Reliable Controls.(Manufacturers)
April 7, 2008... Reliable Controls' (British Columbia, Canada) Mach-Stat[TM] and Mach-Stat-ND[TM] were granted Federal Communications Commission (FCC) CFR 47 Part 15 Class A and Part 15 Class B certification.

The Wieland Group (Ulm, Germany) purchased a 30 percent equity interest in Wolverine Tube Shanghai Co. Ltd.(Manufacturers)
April 7, 2008... The Wieland Group (Ulm, Germany) purchased a 30 percent equity interest in Wolverine Tube Shanghai Co. Ltd. (Shanghai, China).

Eaton Corp.(Manufacturers)
April 7, 2008... Eaton Corp. (Pittsburgh) named Dave Bucklew as vice president of U.S. sales for global sales and marketing, and Ken Narod as vice president of Channel.

Noritz America Corp.(Manufacturers)
April 7, 2008... Noritz America Corp. (Fountain Valley, Calif.) joined the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-- National Association (PHCC).

WennSoft (New Berlin, Wis.) Job Cost and Service Management Series was chosen as a business software solution by Arista Air Conditioning Corp.(Software)
April 7, 2008... WennSoft's (New Berlin, Wis.) Job Cost and Service Management Series was chosen as a business software solution by Arista Air Conditioning Corp. (Long Island City, N.Y.).

Milton Frank Plumbing Co. Inc.(Organizations)
April 7, 2008... The Quality Service Contractors (QSC) elected Patty Frank of Milton Frank Plumbing Co. Inc. (Spring, Texas) as chair.

ASTM International.(Organizations)
April 7, 2008... ASTM International's (West Conshohocken, Pa.) board of directors will hold its 2008 spring meeting during the week of April 21 in Stockholm, Sweden.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).(Organizations)
April 7, 2008... The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) approved the ANSI/AMCA Standard 210-07-ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 51-07, "Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Certified Aerodynamic Performance Rating."

Canadian reclaim sets standard.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: industry news)
April 7, 2008... Contractors in the United States have a few complaints about submitting refrigerant for reclamation. Among them are the costs to do such a noble thing, the complexity of reclamation options, and the sheer numbers of reclamation services...

'Old Gun' HVAC Techs talk about the business: being 91 and 88 are not too old for HVAC technicians.(contractor profiles)
April 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Last year The NEWS ran a series of articles on the "Young Guns of HVAC." It was about young business owners who were making an impact on the trade. This time around we are talking with the "old guns"--service...

Correction.(Correction notice)
April 7, 2008... In the March 10 issue of The NEWS, the HVAC case study on the Ephrata Playhouse showed an image of the Mitsubishi City Multi H2i Y Series, but the product installed in this application was the City Multi R2 Series. The caption should have read,...

Contractors have part to play in CO education.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
April 7, 2008... The Buck Stops With You on CO I am writing about John R. Hall's editorial on CO. It was a great article. I can understand his frustration. Just before Hall bangs his head on his office wall, maybe someone will come to his rescue with the...

Rheem appoints JR Jones new CEO.(newsline)
April 7, 2008... ATLANTA -- Rheem Manufacturing Co. CEO, I. S. Farwell, announced the appointment of JR Jones to succeed him as president and CEO, effective March 31. Farwell also announced that he would assume the new role of special advisor to the company for...

ISH China moves to Shanghai.(newsline)(Brief article)
April 7, 2008... SHANGHAI, China -- The seventh ISH China event, moving from its usual Beijing venue, took place in Shanghai, China. Moving the location gave 223 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions exposure to a new regional market for the first time, said...

Totaline names top associates.(newsline)(Brief article)
April 7, 2008... FARMINGTON, Conn. -- Totaline named Bruce Schrell of Totaline Florida and Roy Hartman of Totaline South Texas as its 2007 Top Sales Associates of the Year. The men, who tied for first place, were recognized with the national award during a...

Smith Services acquires business.(newsline)
April 7, 2008... VERO BEACH, Fla. -- Smith Services, with offices in Vero Beach and West Palm Beach, Fla., purchased William Sanders A/C of Fort Pierce, Fla. William Sanders has been in business since 1987 and will be combined into the existing operations of...

Free infrared classes offered.(newsline)
April 7, 2008... BOSTON -- Flir Systems Inc. is holding more than 40 free conferences throughout the United States. The conferences will focus on infrared technology and how to use infrared cameras for a variety of applications including electrical and...

ACCA launches chapter training.(newsline)
April 7, 2008... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) created a new series of online learning programs for the elected and staff leaders of the association's affiliated state and local chapters. The Chapter Channel is a new...

Residential boiler.(what's new)
April 7, 2008... Ray[TM] is a high-efficiency, low-mass fully condensing cast iron boiler. The residential unit can run on either natural gas or propane; no conversion kit is required. It delivers 40,000-199,000 Btuh at 92.7 percent AFUE. The boiler utilizes...

Gas detection instrumentation.(what's new)
April 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Three products have been added to the X Series line of durable, easy-to-use portable gas detection instrumentation. The X5 Model five-gas detector simultaneously monitors up to five gases, including volatile organic...

Gas furnaces.(what's new)
April 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Energy Star-qualified Freedom[R] 95 line of gas furnaces offer a minimum of 95 percent up to a new high of 96.7 percent annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). The furnaces utilize two-stage gas valves and...

Ductless split systems.(what's new)
April 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two Halcyon ductless split system wall-mount models are designed with longer refrigerant pipe lengths (165 lineal feet) and lower ambient operation for heating or cooling. They operate at outdoor temperatures as low...

Duct and flex wrap fastener.(what's new)
April 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Zip-Ez fastener mechanically and permanently attaches duct wrap, fiber-free reflective insulation, and flexible duct using a sheet metal screw. The nonmetallic fasteners don't lose bonding properties in extreme...

Win back unresponsive e-mail contacts.(business management)(Reprint)
April 7, 2008... Should you try to revive consumer relationships that are failing because e-mail has become undeliverable or unresponsive, or should you simply drop them from future campaigns? According to e-mail delivery experts at Subscriber Mail, the...

Coping with control needs in food sector.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: field solutions)
April 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As issues related to food safety continue to take a high priority in the minds of consumers, those involved in the design of refrigeration equipment continue to look at ways to keep foods in need of cooling or...

13 SEER lessons prepare us for 410A.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: my two cents)
April 7, 2008... It seems like only yesterday that we were all talking about the upcoming change from 10 SEER to 13 SEER as the minimum manufactured air conditioning unit. Actually it's been over two years, some 26 months, since that change went into effect. Do...

MSCA's three new STAR contractors.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: industry news)
April 7, 2008... The Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) announced that Arden Engineering Constructors, LLC, Pawtucket, R.I.; Illingworth Corp., Milwaukee; and Sander Mechanical Service, LLC, Branchburg, N.J., recently achieved MSCA STAR status,...

The case of the yo-yo motor.(FOCUS: MOTORS, DRIVES & VARIABLE SPEEDS)
April 7, 2008... MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. -- The service call that just won't die is every technician's worst nightmare. It is yo-yo syndrome: a job that keeps on breaking as soon as you get back to the shop, making you go back and forth. Soon you're...

Merging new and existing systems.(FOCUS: MOTORS, DRIVES & VARIABLE SPEEDS)
April 7, 2008... In 2003, the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Orlando, opened a new $63 million facility, combining five locations and bringing inpatient and outpatient services under a single roof. The center, which alone serves 4,000 people per year, is part of...

New cost-saving technology.(FOCUS: MOTORS, DRIVES & VARIABLES SPEEDS)
April 7, 2008... Since the 1970s, variable-frequency drives (VFDs) have been used in indoor and outdoor air-handling units, rooftop units, self-contained air conditioning systems and other applied air HVAC systems to regulate fan motor speed and save energy....

Murphy's Law: Sex in HVAC and Refrigeration.(opinions)
April 7, 2008... The all-volunteer military had to learn to become great marketers, just like every other business. The United States Marine Corp (USMC), the U.S. Army, and other branches of the military had to look further than its typical recruitment...

Taking care of business: it's a war: Rural vs. Urban contractors.(editor's blogs)
April 7, 2008... I have witnessed some interesting conversations from HVACR contractors in urban areas who talk about the need to step up licensing and permitting enforcement in their states. Contractors from populated urban areas are asking their local...

I think ...: I believe the climate change hysteria is real.(editors' blog)
April 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you want to find out if the climate change hysteria is real then go to Washington, D.C. Talk to your representatives and you'll see they are excited about fluorescent light bulbs (pssst... they have mercury in...

Trane.(Price Increase)
April 14, 2008... Trane (Tyler, Texas) increased prices 4 to 6 percent on residential HVAC equipment and extended warranties, effective June 1.

American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning.(Price Increase)
April 14, 2008... American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning (Tyler, Texas) increased prices 4 to 6 percent on residential HVAC equipment and extended warranties for the American Standard and Ameristar brands, effective June 1.

EHG Duct.(Manufacturers)
April 14, 2008... EHG Duct (Portsmouth, Va.) launched a new Website at www.ehgduct.com.

Uniweld Products Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) signed HVACRTools.com.(Manufacturers)
April 14, 2008... Uniweld Products Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) signed HVACRTools.com (Paulsboro, N.J.) as a national distributor of the Uniweld family of HVACR products.

Daikin Industries Ltd., the parent company of Daikin AC (Americas) Inc.(Manufacturers)
April 14, 2008... Daikin Industries Ltd., the parent company of Daikin AC (Americas) Inc. (Carrollton, Texas) was chosen as a member of the Global 100 List of Most Sustainable Corporations for the second consecutive year.

W.W. Grainger Inc.(Distributors)
April 14, 2008... W.W. Grainger Inc. (Chicago) appointed James Ryan as its new CEO, effective June 1. He succeeds Richard Keyser who will remain as the company's chairman of the board.

Energy Equipment and Control Inc.(Distributors)
April 14, 2008... Energy Equipment and Control Inc. (Allentown, Pa.) named Doug Diefenderfer as inside sales representative and Brian Edwards as automatic temperature control sales engineer.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America.(Organizations)
April 14, 2008... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is hosting a Webinar, "The Quality Installation Standard: What You Need to Know," on April 25.

2008 showcase: new products to keep the summer cool.(cooling down with residential equipment)
April 14, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Every year The NEWS introduces the latest air conditioning units available for the upcoming summer season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to...

Supply chain impacts refrigerant prices.(commercial contracting)
April 14, 2008... A worldwide demand for sulfur and the resulting sulfuric acid is adding to pricing pressures on HCFC and HFC refrigerants that contractors use every day. The issue first arose with an announcement in early March from Honeywell Fluorine...

Booklet on CO would be a public service.(Raising Awareness on Carbon Monoxide Safety)(Letter to the editor)
April 14, 2008... I just read John R. Hall's column on CO. Right on! Here's a suggestion: think marketing. Many contractors would be very interested in helping spread the word if there was something in it for them. Not the most noble motivation, but probably...

Trying to get the word out on CO safety.(Raising Awareness on Carbon Monoxide Safety)(Letter to the editor)
April 14, 2008... I just read John R. Hall's well-put message on CO and the media in the March 3 NEWS. It has also been my experience to have CO safety training programs where you have limited attendance and limited media coverage. While working for...

ACCA reacts to California utility proposal in response to Title 24.(newsline)
April 14, 2008... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) provided an in-depth response to a proposed "California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan." The strategic plan was proposed by the California Investor Owned Utilities, which...

Trane offers new system.(newsline)(Trane HVAC Systems & Equipment)(Brief article)
April 14, 2008... PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- According to Trane, energy is the single largest operating expense and accounts for more than $100 billion in expenses for commercial buildings each year. With this in mind, the manufacturer has set out to help building...

Lennox agrees to program.(newsline)
April 14, 2008... DALLAS -- Lennox and CIT Group Inc., a global commercial finance company, have struck a vendor financing agreement to serve commercial customers of Lennox' North American commercial contractors. According to the company, CIT Vendor Finance...

Johnson Controls runs boot camp.(newsline)
April 14, 2008... NORMAN, Okla. -- Territory managers with Johnson Controls-Unitary Products recently completed a Basic Boot Camp at the company's corporate headquarters in Norman, Okla. The six-day training program was held for Luxaire[R] and Coleman[R]...

ASHRAE, USGBC has fellowship.(newsline)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)(U.S. Green Building Council)(Brief article)
April 14, 2008... ATLANTA -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have joined forces to sponsor a one-year fellowship in Washington, D.C., that will allow the appointed...

NATE awards first round.(newsline)(North American Technician Excellence)
April 14, 2008... ARLINGTON, Va. -- North American Technician Excellence (NATE) announced the first group of winners in the inaugural NATE Bowl contest that kicked-off on Feb. 1. These monthly winners were awarded prizes for a variety of accomplishments,...

Acadia.(cooling showcase: NEW PRODUCTS TO KEEP THIS SUMMER COOL)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Combined heating-cooling system FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 30 by 48 SERVICEABILITY: All panels can be removed for access to components. All wiring, electrical components immediately accessible from front panel. All components available...

AirEase.(cooling showcase: NEW PRODUCTS TO KEEP THIS SUMMER COOL)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: 4SCU18LT split system FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 38 by 36 by 44 (2-5 ton) SERVICEABILITY: Access with the removal of two screws. Double and single concentric knockouts for quick electrical connections. U-channel routing of condenser...

Cooling showcase: new products to keep this summer cool.(Statistical table)
April 14, 2008... BRAND COMPANY MODEL Acadia Hallowell Intl. Acadia AirEase Allied Air 4SCU18LT AirEase Allied Air 4SHP18LT Amana ...

Amana heating and cooling.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: ASX180361A split system FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 35 (w) by 35 (d) by 38 (h) SERVICEABILITY: Designed for easier maintenance with easy-access panels, and equipped with Copeland ComfortAlert[TM] diagnostics. There is single-panel...

Amcoraire.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: AMS121HX heat pump inverter FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 39 by 14 by 11 (indoor); 39 by 27 by 16 (outdoor) SERVICEABILITY: Advanced inverter technology features low ambient operation to -4[degree]F. Unit comes with a wireless remote and...

American standard heating and air conditioning.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Heritage Hybrid[TM] 16 packaged unit FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 38 (h) by 51 (w) by 43 (d) SERVICEABILITY: Locating critical components is easier with independently removable, embossed service panels. The slide-out Vortica blower is...

Arcoaire.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: DX 1400 split system FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 35 (w) by 37 (d) SERVICEABILITY: Innovative control box with easier-to-remove panel for troubleshooting access to components (plug and play), control accessories prepunched for...

Armstrong.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: 4SCU18LT split system FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 38 by 36 by 44 (2-5 ton) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SERVICEABILITY: Access with the removal of two screws. Double and single concentric knockouts for quick electrical connections....

Bard Manufacturing Co.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: GSVS Series geothermal heat pump FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 26-27 (d) by 48-55.5 (h) by 27.5 to 32.5 (w) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SERVICEABILITY: Features scroll compressor, variable-speed ECM motor, built-in domestic hot water heat...

Bryant heating and cooling.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Evolution system 180A split system [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 40 by 36 SERVICEABILITY: Features self-configuring components for optimum performance and up to 83 points of diagnostics for Evolution system with...

Carrier.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Infinity Series 25HNA9 heat pump [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 40 by 36 SERVICEABILITY: Self-configuring components offer optimum performance and up to 83 points of diagnostics for Infinity system with fault...

Carrier duct free.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Comfort Series duct-free high-mount system with Puron[R] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): Up to 49 (w) by 13 (h) by 9 (d)--indoor unit; up to 31 (w) by 34 (h) SERVICEABILITY: Removing top panel on the outdoor unit provides access to the...

Century.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MODEL: M Series Tri-Zone ductless mini-split FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 34 (w) by 7 (d), indoor unit; 31 to 13 (d), outdoor unit SERVICEABILITY: Self diagnostics help simplify troubleshooting. Service ports and...

Coleman.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Echelon[TM] split system, AC8B [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 39.5 by 42 by 34 SERVICEABILITY: A full-end, full-service access panel with a handle provides access to internal components, and a slide-down control...

Comfort-Aire.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: AHBV hydronic air handler FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 49 to 59 (w) by 21 to 22 (d) SERVICEABILITY: Slide-out blower assembly makes service and maintenance fast; 3/4-inch water connections help ensure correct water supply lines;...

Comfortmaker.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: PGX4 package gas-electric unit FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 47 (w) by 47 to 73 (d) SERVICEABILITY: Externally mounted gauge ports allow for more accurate reading of operating conditions during service. Access to electrical and gas...

Daikin AC (Americas) Inc.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: AC Multi-Split 2 port FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 29 by 33 by 12 (outdoor) SERVICEABILITY: Built-in self diagnostics, suitcase-style condensing unit cabinet, horizontal discharge air, compact and lightweight, serviceable-washable...

Day & Night.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Constant Comfort[TM] SXT+ split system [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 35 (w) by 37 (d) SERVICEABILITY: Innovative control box with easy-to-remove panel for troubleshooting, access to components (plug and play),...

EarthLinked Technologies.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: EarthLinked Model SC and SW Direct Geoexchange heat pump [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 28 (w) by 24 (d) by 25 (h) SERVICEABILITY: Unit features EarthLinked Technologies Adaptiv[TM] refrigerant flow controls,...

EMI.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: America Series UNCA/UNHA universal air handler [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 11 by 41 (small), 11 by 51 (medium), and 12 by 62 (large) SERVICEABILITY: Unit-mounted controls incorporate a test feature for easier...

FHP Manufacturing Co.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Aquarius II-AP Series geothermal heat pump [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 21 (w) by 33 (d) by 66 (h) SERVICEABILITY: Designed to be serviceable from the front of the unit, providing access to all components....

First Co.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: WCXR/ TTWR-HP through-the-wall condensing unit and heat pump [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): Varies. SERVICEABILITY: All components are accessible from the rear of the unit. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Available five...

Friedrich Air Conditioning.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: M36CF single-zone ductless split system [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 39 by 13 by 9 (indoor); 35 by 33 by 13 (outdoor) SERVICEABILITY: Easier access lift-out, cleanable air filter. Removable front panel....

Frigidaire.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: FT4BE heat Pump [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 31 by 31 SERVICEABILITY: Easier compressor and control access. Easy-access, full-service refrigerant valves, removable top-grille assembly for quick service without...

Fujitsu General America.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Halcyon system 30RLXQ heat pump FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 13 by 39 by 9 (indoor unit); 33 by 35 by 13 (outdoor unit) SERVICEABILITY: An LED lights up on the indoor unit when the unit needs to be cleaned. This occurs after about 400...

Goodman Manufacturing Co.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: SSX16 split system FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 29 (w) by 29 (d) by 38 (h) SERVICEABILITY: Single-panel access to controls with space provided for field-installed accessories. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Available...

Heil.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: PGX4 package gas-electric unit FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 47 (w) by 47 to 73 (d) SERVICEABILITY: Access to electrical and gas controls is located behind one exterior panel. Externally mounted gauge ports allow for more accurate reading...

Lennox.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: XC21 split system [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 36 by 40 SERVICEABILITY: Features the Lennox System Operations Monitor, which reviews system performance (similar to automotive diagnostic systems). For...

LG Electronics USA.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Art Cool Inverter Series duct-free heat pump FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 292 to 433 square inches SERVICEABILITY: Filters can be cleaned by lifting up the front panel. Two or three screws are removed to gain access to all components...

Luxaire.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Acclimate[TM] split system, AL8B [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 40 by 42 by 34 SERVICEABILITY: A full-end, full-service access panel with a handle provides access to internal components, and a slide-down control...

Maytag.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: iHybrid PDF2SE dual fuel package system FOOTPRINT (INCHES): 56 by 48 SERVICEABILITY: High-low service ports are provided for quick access without disrupting operation. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Available 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Central at...

McQuay.(cooling showcase: RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS FOR 2008)
April 14, 2008... MODEL: Applied packaged terminal air conditioner and heat pump, Model PDAC/PDHP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOOTPRINT (INCHES): Fits 16 by 42 and 16 by 44 wall sleeve. SERVICEABILITY: Slide-in/ slide-out configuration makes it easier...