The new furnaces, which qualify for the federal tax credit program, provide heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) dealers with yet another option for selling to homeowners.
Designed for installation in tight spaces, including basements, closets, alcoves, attics, recreation rooms and garages, the units are also ideal for commercial applications. LX Series furnaces feature Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratings as high as 96
percent (80 percent models are also available).The series includes single-stage models that feature a five-speed, direct-drive, X13-style high-efficiency DC motor that increases SEER ratings in the cooling mode. Two-stage models feature a variable-speed electronically commutated motor (ECM) that circulates air for longer periods of time, equating to consistent temperatures and improved air filtering, resulting in cleaner, more comfortable air. Variable-speed models also include ClimaTrak technology, which provides homeowners with customizable airflow based on the region in which they live.
Like other units in the series, these units employ an induced combustion, reliable hot surface ignition and a high heat transfer aluminized tubular heat exchanger. An insulated blower compartment and quiet inducer operation ensure low noise levels during furnace operation. Indoor air quality is assured thanks to external air filters, and a timed-on, adjustable-off blower on select models delivers maximum comfort to homeowners.
Installation is made easy thanks to the simple multi-position design, solid removable bottom panels that make conversion easy, no knockouts and a patent-pending, self-priming internal condensate trap. Contractors who service the units will appreciate ¼-turn knobs for easy door removal. Units also feature easy access to controls to connect power/control wiring, a fully supported blower assembly for improved access and blower removal, and high-level, self-diagnostics with fault code display.
End users can take advantage of a generous warranty program. 80% AFUE models include a 20-year warranty on the heat exchanger while condensing models include a lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger. When used in a commercial application, the heat exchanger warranty is 10 years on either model. In addition to the heat exchanger warranty, all models also include a 10-year limited parts warranty when the furnace is registered within 90 days of purchase. If registration does not occur in the specified time frame, the parts warranty defaults to five years.
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.york.com or call 877-453-YORK.
