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Johnson Controls Ingenious Products Spawn New Era in Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency
Homeowners' Needs Met With New, Smaller Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps and Gas Furnaces
| Source: Johnson Controls Inc.
NORMAN, OK--(Marketwire - July 11, 2008) - Johnson Controls (NYSE : JCI ) recently launched a new era
in residential home comfort and energy efficiency with the introduction
of two product lines -- the new 33-inch gas furnaces and the new LX Series
of air conditioners and heat pumps. The new product lines reflect the
Johnson Controls vision to create smart environments and contribute to a
more comfortable, safe and sustainable world.
Both residential products are smaller, easier to install and among the most
energy efficient and most sustainable products on the market, appealing to
homeowners, installing contractors and HVAC distributors. Marketed under
the York®, Coleman® and Luxaire® brands, the new units
deliver on Johnson Controls' commitment to product and technological
innovation.
Smaller, More Efficient Heating Products
Johnson Controls has achieved two industry firsts with the 33-inch gas
furnaces. The furnaces include an ingenious, fully modulating gas valve
that varies the gas input to closely match the amount of heat needed. This
feature helps save natural gas and reduces homeowners' utility bills. In
addition, the furnaces have unprecedented Annual Fuel Utilization
Efficiency. Some furnace models achieve up to 98 percent AFUE -- the
highest rating in the industry. Other models are at least 97 percent
efficient.
Seven inches shorter than previous models, the 33-inch furnaces are the
solution where space is limited, including closets, attics and other tight
spaces. Other important benefits include:
-- All 97 percent AFUE models are ENERGY STAR® qualified, a unique designation provided by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
-- Quiet operation -- as low as 61 decibels (dB) on some models.
-- Integrated controls provide comfort to within one degree of the
thermostat setpoint and ensure precise modulation of the gas valve.
Lightweight, Sustainable Cooling Products
The LX Series air conditioners combine MicroChannel coil technology in a
smaller package to ensure energy efficiency, reduce utility costs and save
space. The air conditioners are ideal for town homes, condominiums and
zero lot line projects.
Easy to install and service and up to 30 percent lighter than competitive
models, LX Series units use up to 50 percent less refrigerant, contributing
to sustainability. They also deliver the following features and benefits:
-- 14.5 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) models exceed 2009 ENERGY
STAR® requirements.
-- One of the smallest footprints in the industry -- only 23.5 x 23.5
inches on 13 SEER models.
-- Reduced sound levels.
-- Cooling capacities from 1.5 to 5 tons of refrigeration, meeting the
needs of small and larger homes.
-- Aluminum coils for superior durability and corrosion resistance,
ensuring that the units last a long time.
QUOTES:
Tom Huntington, vice president and general manager, Unitary Products
Division, Johnson Controls:
-- "After extensive research, testing and product development, Johnson
Controls is introducing two breakthrough products for home comfort. These
revolutionary products are smaller, quieter, easier to install and more
energy efficient than comparable products on the market. Plus, they
contribute to a smart home environment."
Tom Roberts, president, cfm Distributors Inc.:
-- "The most difficult challenge for a distributor is change. We have
faced an enormous amount of change as we have experienced the transition to
13 SEER, the R-410A transition that is occurring now, and these new
products from Johnson Controls. But this change is worth it. It marks the
emergence of a new way of thinking for Johnson Controls management and
product development teams. These new products address everything --
sustainability, sound, size, shipping, installation, efficiency and value.
This new product engine is hitting on all cylinders."
Tim Lashar, president, Lashar Home Comfort Systems:
-- "Both of these new product lines present dealers with a number of
important benefits. Their compact size and variety of design improvements
make the units easy to install and service. The new units also equip
dealers with selling points that are attractive to homeowners -- things
like improved energy efficiency, quiet operation, the use of
environmentally friendly refrigerants and durable, stylish cabinets. They
also support green, sustainable home design."
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls (NYSE : JCI ) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to
the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies,
products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the
relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000
employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through
our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million
homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to
sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate
citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and
services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.
