Tech Update

Amana

With its powerful motor and certified “true” HEPA filtration, the Amana brand AHEPA can enhance the indoor air quality of an entire home, company sources state.

With an activated carbon pre-filter and optional carbon VOC after-filter, the AHEPA removes lint, unpleasant odors, dust (atmospheric, household and coal), dust mites, insecticides, pollen, mold spores, fungi, bacteria, cooking smoke and grease, pet dander, and tobacco smoke particles — all without creating static pressure in a home's air distribution system.

A strong motor, it delivers between 245-560 CFM of filtered air. The Amana AHEPA uses a powder-painted, heavy-gauge steel cabinet that can be mounted free-standing, on walls or ceilings. | www.amana-hac.com

American Standard

American Standard introduces the AccuClean^™ whole-home air filtration system. Some product highlights include:

• Removes up to 99.98% of allergens from the filtered air

• Catches particles down to .1 micron in size

• Eight times more effective than the best HEPA room appliance

• 100 times more effective than a standard one-in. throwaway filter or ionic-type room appliance

• Reusable filter can be cleaned by vacuuming.
  www.americanstandardair.com

Aprilaire

Aprilaire introduced a steam humidifier specifically designed for residential environments where evaporative technology is not practical to employ.

The Aprilaire steam humidifier will produce the steam necessary on demand and then use the HVAC system's blower to deliver the steam throughout the home.

For the HVAC Contractor, the Aprilaire Model 800 Steam Humidifier opens up additional market opportunities and combines easy installation and minimal maintenance.

Special benefits of the Model 800 Steam Humidifier:

• High capacities of up to 23 gallons per day — A single unit provides capacity for many larger residential applications.

• Easy and economical to maintain canister/electrode technology. Simply replace the canister, usually on an annual basis.

• More efficient; provides humidity when you need it — Operates on a call for humidity. Controlling humidity is no longer dependent on a call for heat from the thermostat.
  www.aprilairepartners.com

Danfoss

Danfoss introduces the Performer^® VSD, a variable-speed compressor designed for the residential market that integrates power electronics, scroll technology and advanced software.

The Performer VSD mates the first high-capacity scroll compressor for R-410A refrigerant with a variable-frequency drive to deliver exactly the capacity required for cooling every minute of the day, setting a new performance standard.

Ideal for all climate zones, the Performer VSD offers exact temperature control with +/-0.2F. Comfort is further enhanced by the unit's low vibration levels and quiet operation, with virtually no cycling noise at night. | www.danfoss.us