York® Affinity™ Modulating Gas Furnace Recognized with
Consumers Digest and 2009 AHR Innovation Awards
Consumers Digest and 2009 AHR Innovation Awards
98 percent AFUE furnace saves energy and reduces costs
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - (February 10, 2009) - Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI), the global multi-industrial leader in energy efficiency and sustainability, recently announced its York® Affinity™ 33-inch, variable-speed modulating gas furnace with an electronically commutated motor (ECM) has been recognized as both a 2008 Consumers Digest Best Buy and a 2009 AHR Innovation Award winner. The York Affinity modulating gas furnace is the industry's most efficient gas furnace, achieving up to 98 percent Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) - the highest AFUE rating in the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry.
Consumers Digest awards its Best Buy recognition to products offering the most value in their product category. The designation is based on ease of use, efficiency, maintenance requirements and the manufacturer's reputation for quality and reliability.
AHR Expo Innovation Awards recognize the most innovative and useful products showcased at the AHR Expo in nine separate categories. Award Winning products and products worthy of Honorable Mention are determined by a panel of judges, appointed by the ASHRAE Journal for their knowledge and expertise in the HVAC&R Industry.
In redesigning the furnace line to the 33-inch size, Johnson Controls reduced the units' height by seven inches and incorporated a variety of features, making the furnace the ideal solution for applications where space is limited, including closets, attics and basements with low ceiling. Plus, operation of the Affinity is quiet - as low as 47 decibels (dB).
"The York Affinity modulating gas furnace is the perfect choice for dealers and homeowners searching for efficient heating systems that are easy to install and service in tight spaces while contributing to green, sustainable home design," said Jeff Hurt, York brand manager. "We're excited that industry professionals recognize the significant contribution this innovative new product makes to energy efficiency and have honored the Affinity unit with two outstanding awards."
Homeowners who install the furnace in their homes can save from $70 to $300 on energy costs during the heating season as compared to a 96.7 percent AFUE unit. The York Affinity furnace is ENERGY STAR® qualified, and comes with a lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger from Johnson Controls. All other model components include a five-year limited warranty.
York® products from Johnson Controls, Inc., include energy-efficient, residential central air-conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and accessories and innovative light-commercial, packaged heating and cooling systems marketed through a national distribution network and delivered to home- and building-owners through qualified York heating and cooling dealers. For more information about York, visit: www.yorkupg.com or call 877-926-5362.
