Mid-efficiency heat pump delivers increased energy savings year-round
NORMAN, OKLA. - (May 4, 2009) - Johnson Controls (http://www.johnsoncontrols.com), the global multi-industrial leader in energy efficiency, introduces a 14.5 SEER heat pump to its York® (www.yorkupg.com) LX and Latitude™ Series of mid-efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps.
In addition to a higher SEER, the heat pump features a heating season performance factor (HSPF) as high as 9.0 and is ENERGY STAR® qualified. A demand defrost system further reduces energy costs by cycling the unit into defrost mode only when it is needed.
"These new heat pumps promise energy savings at a time when energy conservation is top-of-mind for many homeowners," said Jeff Hurt, York brand manager. "Just as important, many of the new LX and Latitude Series heat pumps qualify for the new federal tax credit as well as most local utility rebates, delivering additional savings to homeowners. Check the unit’s technical guide to verify that a particular model qualifies."
Available in 1.5- to 5-ton capacities, the 14.5 SEER heat pump uses environmentally friendly
R-410A refrigerant and a scroll compressor protected by the simultaneous operation of high-pressure and low-pressure relief valves and a temperature sensor. Features like sound blankets and swept-wing condenser fans reduce sound to as low as 70.1 dB, and louvered side panels on the LX provide superior coil protection.
Installation time and costs are reduced by easy power and control wiring connections. Servicing the unit is easy, too, thanks to fully exposed refrigerant connections and a single panel covering the electric controls. In addition, long-life permanently lubricated motor bearings need no annual servicing.
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.
