New Mitsubishi Electric meView App Helps Homeowners Visualize System.
The new meView™ app, the latest in a series of mobile applications from Mitsubishi Electric, provides homeowners and professionals with a customized virtual view of how a Mitsubishi Electric split-ductless product would look in the home. This tool is designed to make it easier than ever to select and install America’s number one selling ductless cooling and heating system. 

Available for use with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, meView allows the homeowner or contractor to take a picture of the room, then drag and drop various styles of Mitsubishi Electric systems into the space. Available via free download, meView is a handy tool for both consumers and HVAC contractors to envision how the room would look with an indoor unit in place. 

Homeowners will no longer have to imagine how the system will look once installed. meView also offers convenient features for the HVAC contractor – once the indoor unit is selected and placed in the room using meView, contractors can email the image to homeowners along with their bid. This feature offers contractors a competitive edge by showing customers how the proposed system will fit into their room design. Contractors also can use meView as a guide to determine the best aesthetic placement for the unit. “One of Mitsubishi Electric’s strengths is making the lives of professionals and their customers a little more convenient,” says Zipfel. “We try to be proactive in using technology to develop tools that make it easier for contractors to educate their customers, and for consumers to learn about our products.” The meView app is available for free download on the iTunes Store. To learn more about products from Mitsubishi Electric, visit www.mehvac.com.

New Luxaire Acclimate Central Dehumidifiers Help Reduce
Moisture and Improve Comfort Levels in Homes.
65-, 90- and 135-pint models join line of Luxaire indoor air quality products

Three new Luxaire Acclimate central dehumidifiers join the line of indoor air quality (IAQ) products from the Luxaire brand of Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings. The new 65-, 90- and 135-pint models are designed to remove excess moisture from the air and improve comfort levels in homes, allowing homeowners to raise their thermostat by several degrees and reduce annual cooling costs by as much as 18 percent.

The smallest model, with a capacity of 65 pints of moisture per day, is specifically designed for condominium complexes and applications where space is limited. However, the versatile unit can also be used in homes as large as 3,600 square feet, depending on the geographic location and energy-efficient construction of the home.

As the new Luxaire Acclimate central dehumidifiers improve humidity and comfort levels, they also reduce the risk for mold and other allergens. In addition, lower humidity levels help to preserve furnishings. All three of the new central dehumidifiers integrate with Luxaire’s Total Comfort System approach to IAQ. To learn more, visit the Luxaire website at www.joinluxaire.com. For additional information about Johnson Controls, please visit /www.johnsoncontrols.com.

Rheem Debuts The XR-90 – 29-Gallon Residential Water Heater
The ENERGY STAR®-qualified Rheem XR90 heats water 42 percent faster than a typical 50-gallon gas water heater and costs less to operate annually

Rheem has unveiled the new XR90 Extreme Recovery Gas Water Heater. Needing only 29 gallons of storage, the Rheem XR90 is unique to the marketplace because it can heat water faster than any standard 50-gallon gas water heater. Plus, the XR90 costs less annually to operate than any standard 30-, 40- or 50- gallon gas model. 

The XR90 meets, and in most cases, exceeds the available hot water provided by a standard 50-gallon gas water heater. It has a first hour rating (FHR) of 90 gallons—meaning homeowners get three times the amount of hot water in an hour than what the tank actually holds.

The XR90 includes a patented magnesium anode rod with a special resistor to protect the tank from rust. The warranty can be extended to 10 years with the Rheem ProtectionPlus™ Kit, containing a second anode rod for inclusion at the time of the initial installation. For more information on the new Rheem XR90 (Rheem Model No. 43V30-60), visit www.rheem.com.

GeoStar Introduces Aston Series Water-to-Water Units
New Series Can Reduce Annual Water Heating
Costs by 60 Percent

The GeoStar Aston Single Hydronic units, available in 1.5- to 6-ton capacities, combine the comfort and versatility of hydronic heating and cooling with the technology and efficiency associated with the GeoStar Aston Series. 

Designed to efficiently provide hot water for radiant floor heating, domestic hot water, pool heating and snow and ice melt, Aston Single Hydronic units can reduce hot water costs by as much as 60 percent per year. In addition, the units are capable of providing chilled water for cooling applications. 

Larger units can include a Hot Water Generator to provide supplemental heating of potable water while simultaneously providing space heating. In addition, a tank controller accessory can be used in conjunction with a GeoStore Geothermal Storage Tank to add advanced features like outdoor reset and unit staging that save energy and money. For additional information about the GeoStar Aston Single Hydronic Series, visit www.geostar-geo.com or contact your local GeoStar distributor.

Cliplight’s New Flash Leak Detection Kits: A New Class of ‘No Mess’ Dye Tools for HVACR

Cliplight Mfg., Toronto has introduced three Flash™ professional refrigeration system leak detection kits that include three cans of Flash “no mess” dye, a reusable charging hose, an ultraviolet (UV) detector light and a carrying case.

All kits include Flash, Cliplight’s patented new class of UV leak detection dye packaged in “no mess” vacuum-packed, one-time use cans that each treat up to one five-ton unit or 64-ounces (1.8-liter) of system oil.  

Unlike all other dyes on the market, Flash does not use an injector or polyolester (POE) oil as a carrier. Instead, it uses Cliplight’s own Dry R™ drying agent combined with the charging hose’s 29/1,000ths orifice to instantaneously mist the “industry’s fastest dye” into the system, keep it stable and prevent crystallization.  For more information, visit www.cliplight.com.

WaterFurnace Water-to-water Geothermal Heat Pumps Qualify For ENERGY STAR® Label
Water-to-water geothermal heat pumps from WaterFurnace International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional geothermal and water source heat pumps, now qualify for the ENERGY STAR® label thanks to a new ENERGY STAR specification for geothermal heat pumps that went into effect Dec. 1, 2009.

“This is the first time geothermal water-to-water heat pumps are eligible for the ENERGY STAR label and comes in response to growing consumer interest in geothermal heating and cooling systems,” noted Andy Fracica, director of marketing at WaterFurnace.

To see the complete list of WaterFurnace ENERGY STAR-compliant water-to-water geothermal heat pumps, visit the company’s Web site at www.waterfurnace.com.

Johnson Controls Introduces York Latitude Packaged Unit with R-410A Refrigerant.  Johnson Controls introduces the 13 SEER York Latitude horizontal ducted, single-packaged electric cooling unit and heat pump with R-410A refrigerant. The cooling unit also features a lightweight, durable, all-aluminum MicroChannel condenser coil for improved heat transfer capabilities, reduced charge volumes and increased coil durability.

New models in the Latitude series are available in 2- to 5-ton capacities. All new 2-, 2.5- and 3-ton cooling units use three-speed permanent split capacitor fan motors, while 4- and 5-ton cooling units and all Latitude packaged heat pump models operate with a constant torque (X-13) motor on the indoor supply fan.  

The newest addition to the Latitude series also features a heavy-duty cabinet made of power-painted, galvanized steel that resists corrosion and rust creep. For more information about York, visit: www. yorkhvacdealer.com or call 877-453-YORK. For additional information about Johnson Controls, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.

Lead Free Brass Fittings Now Available from Matco-Norca
Lead Free Brass Fittings are part of Matco-Norca’s new Lead Free product offering, which in addition to these fittings include valves, faucets and plumbing specialty items.

All Matco-Norca Lead Free products are compliant with the new California Health and Safety Code 116875-116880 as well as Vermont’s lead free law, both now in effect. Lead Free Brass Fittings from Matco- Norca are certified to contain less than .25% weighted average lead content over wetted surfaces.   

All Matco-Norca Brass Fittings are UL and ANSI approved. Lead Free Brass Fittings from Matco-Norca include elbows, unions, caps, crosses, couplings, bushings, locknuts, plugs, adapters and fl anges. Matco-Norca also carries a full line of Lead Free Brass Nipples to accompany the fittings. Matco-Norca has a Lead Free Products-dedicated catalog available for download at www.matco-norca.com/lead-free.

Emerson Introduces the Blue Easy Reader Thermostat
The Emerson® BlueTM Easy Reader thermostat is a simple-to-operate thermostat with display characters and numbers twice as large as other Emerson thermostats for enhanced user readability, understanding and functionality.  

It includes a six-square inch blue display with large one-inch characters for communicating room temperature, and half-inch characters for other communications, as well as homeowner-friendly language and mode buttons with one-touch functionality for easy operation. Contractors can now give their customers the confidence to operate a simple, easy-to-see thermostat while still saving money on energy bills and maintaining quality, reliability and comfort in the home. For more information, visit www.White-Rodgers.com

AMI300 -Multifunctional IAQ Testing Instrument that does it ALL!!!...

The AMI300 can do everything: CO; CO2; Temperature; Humidity; Air Flow (Vane & Hot Wire); Air Velocity (Pitot Tube); Current / Voltage; Differential Pressure Modules; Speed Tachometer; Variety of Temp, RH, Air Flow Probes; Variety of WIRELESS Probes; IP54 Dust Protection; Big ICE BLUE LCD Display; Min/Max/Hold/Unit Selection; ABS Shock-Proof Housing; and Data Storage with Software Capabilities.

For additional information, please contact: E Instruments - Test & Measurement Department,172 Middletown Blvd., Suite B201, Langhorne, PA 19047, Tel: 215-750-1212, Fax: 215-750-1399,
website: www.E-inst.com  Email:bfreed@E-inst.com

Coleman® LX Series Furnaces Deliver Comfort, Efficiency and Tax Credits.

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratings on models in the LX Series are 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 and two stage models that feature a variable-speed electronically commutated motor (ECM) to circulate air for longer periods of time, equating to consistent temperatures and improved air filtering, resulting in cleaner, more comfortable air.  For more information, visit www.switchtocolemanac.com.

Bradford White Water Heaters recently introduced 14 new indirect solar water heating units, increasing the company’s offerings in the solar category to a total of 32 models.
The 14 new water heaters include six EcoStor2 SC double wall, single coil gas backup models, six EcoStor2 SC double wall, single coil TTW gas backup models and two EcoStor2 SC double wall, single-coil Eco-Defender gas backup models. 

“Essentially we believe the water heater market will move from high input like tankless, to low input with high storage such as solar, heat pump and even geothermal,” said Fred Vattimo, Bradford White director of corporate advertising. “We have a large selection of solar tanks available and will provide solar packages in the future. That simple plug-and-play type system makes solar available to a larger contractor base and makes them feel comfortable installing the product.”  For more information visit Bradford White website at http://www.bradfordwhite.com