Product Feature: Mitsubishi Lossnary Remote Controllers

Ventilation
The PZ-41SLB-E controllers cannot be used simultaneously. Input voltage: 9VDC-15VDC, 0.02A

Source Power Requirement
Input Voltage: 9VDC-15VDC, 0.02A Power received from a Lossnay® unit

Interface Condition for Transmission Line
Specialized transmission line: DC power + AM modulation

Number of Lossnay® units controlled by PZ-41SLB-E
1-15

Biological Contaminants - Reference Guide to Major Indoor Air Quality Pollutants in the Home

In this series, we'll detail the sources, health effects, levels in the home, and steps to reduce exposure to the 11 major indoor air quality pollutants in the home.

Biological Contaminants

Sources
Wet or moist walls, ceilings, carpets, and furniture; poorly maintained humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners; bedding; household pets.

Health Effects
Eye, nose, and throat irritation; shortness of breath; dizziness; lethargy; fever; digestive problems. Can cause asthma; humidifier fever; influenza and other infectious diseases.

Levels in Homes
Indoor levels of pollen and fungi are lower than outdoor levels (except where indoor sources of fungi are present). Indoor levels of dust mites are higher than outdoor levels.

Steps to Reduce Exposure

• Install and use fans vented to outdoors in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Vent clothes dryers to outdoors.
• Clean cool mist and ultrasonic humidifiers in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and refill with clean water daily.
• Empty water trays in air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators frequently.
• Clean and dry or remove water-damaged carpets.
• Use basements as living areas only if they are leakproof and have adequate ventilation. Use dehumidifiers, if necessary, to maintain humidity between 30-50 percent. 

Next in this series... Carbon Monoxide (CO)

*Content provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. CPSC Document #450. This document is public domain.*

Product Feature: York Evaporator Coils

A traditional home comfort system has two parts: an outdoor unit, such as an air conditioner or heat pump, and an indoor unit, such as a furnace or air handler. The evaporator coil is a series of piping connected to a furnace or air handler that blows indoor air across it, causing the coil to absorb heat from the air. The cooled air is then delivered to the house through ducting. The refrigerant then flows back to the compressor where the cycle starts over again.

York offers evaporator coils for cooling and heat pump applications engineered to be installed with York furnaces and to be matched with York cooling and heat pump outdoor units.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) - Reference Guide to Major Indoor Air Quality Pollutants in the Home

In this series, we'll detail the sources, health effects, levels in the home, and steps to reduce exposure to the 11 major indoor air quality pollutants in the home.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)

Sources
Cigarette, pipe, and cigar smoking.

Health Effects
Eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches; lung cancer; may contribute to heart disease. Specifically for children, increased risk of lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia, and ear infections; build-up of fluid in the middle ear; increased severity and frequency of asthma episodes; decreased lung function.

Levels in Homes
Particle levels in homes without smokers or other strong particle sources are the same as, or lower than, those outdoors. Homes with one or more smokers may have particle levels several times higher than outdoor levels.

Steps to Reduce Exposure

• Do not smoke in your home or permit others to do so.
• Do not smoke if children are present, particularly infants and toddlers.
• If smoking indoors cannot be avoided, increase ventilation in the area where smoking takes place. Open windows or use exhaust fans. 

 

Next in this series... Biological Contaminants

*Content provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. CPSC Document #450. This document is public domain.*

Product Feature: Ultravation UltraMAX Whole Germicidal UV Air Purification

Ultravation UltraMAX uses the natural power of ultraviolet light to control airborne allergens and microorganisms — bacteria, viruses and mold growth on HVAC interior surfaces.

Natural UV light from the sun keeps airborne microorganisms under control outdoors. UltraMAX improves the air in your entire home by doing the same thing indoors... inside your HVAC system! And UltraMAX also destroys mold and mildew on interior HVAC surfaces for a cleaner running, more efficient HVAC system. Since UltraMAX installs in your HVAC system, it’s always completely out of the way and operates silently!

• UltraMAX Germicidal UV
• Odor reduction ReFresh Odor Control

UltraMAX™ whole home germicidal air treatment
Combines top performing ProgressiveMedia filtration with UltraMAX germicidal UV treatment and ReFresh household odor reduction.

	Bring healthier air to your home with UltraMAX UV air and surface treatment. Kills millions of bacteria viruses and allergens as they pass through your HVAC system.
	Add optional ReFresh™ Odor Reduction to decompose hundreds of household odors and enhance germicidal effectiveness
	How UV Works: UV-C light is a natural disinfectant because it penetrates the membranes of microorganisms, reacts with and disrupts their DNA, rendering them harmless.

Models for all applications

• UltraMAX Gold
• UltraMAX UME Economy Series
• UltraMax 24VAC Compact

FAQ: Is the Heat Pump an Economical or Expensive Way of Heating & Cooling? And How Does It Operate?

A heat pump may actually provide more than three units of heat for each unit of electricity used.

For example: 
If a kilowatt-hour of heat is needed for comfort, it can be supplied by a one thousand-watt electric heater. To provide the same amount of heat, the heat pump might use as little as 330 watts in an hour.

This is a ratio of three to one. The ratio is referred to as the Coefficient of Performance (COP). Electric resistance heaters have a COP of 1 because they are using electricity to create heat. A heat pump moves heat from the outside to the inside of the home and vice versa, not using energy to create heat. We recommend a COP of at least 1.8 at standard test conditions of 17 ° F dry bulb and 15 ° F wet bulb.

We're sure that explanation was as clear as mud. Let's look at it this way. Gas and fuel oil prices are going through the roof. It looks like the heat pump is becoming a better option.

Product Feature: Trane XL20i Air Conditioner

Unbeatable comfort, unmatched quality
For the top of the line in cool comfort, look no further than the XL20i. It’s among the industry’s most efficient air conditioners available. What does that mean for you and your family? It means you’ll enjoy total comfort on the hottest days of the year and lower your cooling costs at the same time.

Trane XL20i features
When matched with a variable speed indoor unit from Trane, the XL20i has another special feature. It's a method of enhancing airflow that we call Comfort-R™ and it gives you greater humidity control in cooling. This is accomplished by running the fan at a slower speed during start-up. Comfort-R™ also provides warmer air during heating start-up. These managed cycles reduce temperature variances for the optimum in home comfort.

Efficient performance
The XL20i’s SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of up to 20.00 is among the highest energy efficiency rating of any air conditioner available today. The XL20i has two compressors: one for milder weather and a second larger compressor for those extremely hot days. It’s like having two units in one.

ComfortLink II Communicating Capability
ComfortLink II communicating technology (available when matched with communicating indoor units) connects all of your key components so your system automatically charges, configures and calibrates for optimal performance and efficiency through the lifetime of your products. When the optional Telephone Access Module (TAM) is added, you can conveniently adjust settings and receive system updates wherever you are by phone.

Economical operation
Increased efficiency may substantially lower your home cooling costs.

Quiet comfort
Multi-stage fan motor adjusts speed to quietly provide maximum comfort.

Durable construction
Materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and durability.

Cleaner, healthier indoor air
Add Trane CleanEffects™ to your system for advanced air filtration that removes more dust, pollen and other irritants from conditioned air for a cleaner, healthier, more comfortable home.

Trane XL20i specifics
Every Trane air conditioner is packed with high-quality components. Each helps ensure that time after time, your unit will provide total comfort your family can rely on. The XL20i includes:

• ComfortLink II Communicating Capability
• Charge Assist™ for enhanced performance and efficiency
• Dual Climatuff® Compressors
• Two-row Spine Fin™ coil
• Two-Stage Cooling
• Multi-stage Fan
• R410A Refrigerant
• Full-Side Louvered Panels
• WeatherGuard™ Top Protects Components
• Weather Resistant WeatherGuard™ Fasteners
• DuraTuff™ Rust Proof Base Pan
• Quick-Sess cabinet with full coil protection
• Sound Insulator on Compressors

Trane XL20i limited warranty details
Beginning May 1 2009, Registered Limited Warranty terms are available if the product is registered within 60 days of installation. Registration can be completed either online at Trane.com or by calling 800-554-6413. Trane’s Registered Limited Warranty terms include:

• 12 Year limited warranty on compressor
• 10 Year limited warranty on outdoor coil
• 10 Year limited warranty on internal functional parts
• The ten year Functional Parts Limited Warranty extends to the indoor gas furnace, coil, air handler and thermostat when installed as part of a complete XLi comfort system. An XLi comfort system includes an AHRI certified matching Trane outdoor XLi unit, indoor unit and thermostat installed at the same time.
• If the product is not registered within 60 days of installation Trane’s Base Limited Warranty terms will apply.
• Optional Extended Warranties available. Extended Warranties can pay for labor and other costs not covered by manufacturer's limited warranty.
• Ask your dealer for full warranty information at time of purchase. Warranties are for residential use only, some exclusions may apply.

Legal: Potential energy savings may vary depending on your personal lifestyle, system settings, equipment maintenance, local climate, actual construction and installation of equipment, and duct system. As part of our continuous product improvement, Trane reserves the right to change specifications and design without notice. Read important energy cost and efficiency information available from your dealer.

All About Air Ducts: How to Prevent Duct Contamination

Whether or not you decide to have the air ducts in your home cleaned, committing to a good preventive maintenance program is essential to minimize duct contamination.

To prevent dirt from entering the system:

• Use the highest efficiency air filter recommended by the manufacturer of your heating and cooling system.
• Change filters regularly.
• If your filters become clogged, change them more frequently.
• Be sure you do not have any missing filters and that air cannot bypass filters through gaps around the filter holder.
• When having your heating and cooling system maintained or checked for other reasons, be sure to ask the service provider to clean cooling coils and drain pans.
• During construction or renovation work that produces dust in your home, seal off supply and return registers and do not operate the heating and cooling system until after cleaning up the dust.
• Remove dust and vacuum your home regularly. (Use a high efficiency vacuum (HEPA) cleaner or the highest efficiency filter bags your vacuum cleaner can take. Vacuuming can increase the amount of dust in the air during and after vacuuming as well as in your ducts).
• If your heating system includes in-duct humidification equipment, be sure to operate and maintain the humidifier strictly as recommended by the manufacturer.

To prevent ducts from becoming wet:

Moisture should not be present in ducts. Controlling moisture is the most effective way to prevent biological growth in air ducts.

Moisture can enter the duct system through leaks or if the system has been improperly installed or serviced. Research suggests that condensation (which occurs when a surface temperature is lower than the dew point temperature of the surrounding air) on or near cooling coils of air conditioning units is a major factor in moisture contamination of the system. The presence of condensation or high relative humidity is an important indicator of the potential for mold growth on any type of duct.

Controlling moisture can often be difficult, but here are some steps you can take:

• Promptly and properly repair any leaks or water damage.
• Pay particular attention to cooling coils, which are designed to remove water from the air and can be a major source of moisture contamination of the system that can lead to mold growth. Make sure the condensate pan drains properly. The presence of substantial standing water and/or debris indicates a problem requiring immediate attention. Check any insulation near cooling coils for wet spots.
• Make sure ducts are properly sealed and insulated in all non-air-conditioned spaces (e.g., attics and crawl spaces). This will help to prevent moisture due to condensation from entering the system and is important to make the system work as intended. To prevent water condensation, the heating and cooling system must be properly insulated.
• If you are replacing your air conditioning system, make sure that the unit is the proper size for your needs and that all ducts are sealed at the joints. A unit that is too big will cycle on an off frequently, resulting in poor moisture removal, particularly in areas with high humidity. Also make sure that your new system is designed to manage condensation effectively.