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Bosch Inverter Ducted Split 2.0

The Bosch Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) 2.0 is Bosch’s premium air-source heat
pump. With up to 20.5 seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), this heat
pump has a full Energy Star-compliant product range. The accompanying air
handler includes an x13 ECM blower with two-stage fan control for enhanced
dehumidification, and an all-aluminum coil for superior corrosion resistance.
With 10.5 heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) and heating
operation down to four degrees below zero, this heat pump offers highly
efficient operation, even in cold-climate applications. The Bosch IDS 2.0
outdoor unit can integrate with Bosch’s 96 percent gas furnace and cased
coils for an exceptionally efficient dual heating and cooling system.
Other key selling points include its ultra-quiet operating noise—thanks to
its foil-faced air handler cabinet insulation, silent blade technology, sound
isolating mounts and outdoor condensing section placement—and its
compatibility with smart thermostats that can help it learn a homeowner’s
preferences and adjust temperatures accordingly (and yes, the unit is compatible
with any traditional thermostats). There’s also the smooth, gradual upgrade to a
Kohler WasteLAB Ann Sacks Crackle Collection preferred environment—an action that prevents the wear-and-tear-inducing
spikes in energy use that are common with other units. HEATING,
With Kohler WasteLAB’s Crackle Collection, a line of repurposed tile, what was once on the For more information: www.boschheatingandcooling.com
floor now clings to the walls. The company, along with stonework specialist firm Ann Sacks,
has developed a product made almost entirely of recycled pottery cull, and factory sand and
dust. Available in sizes from 4-by-4 inches to 6-by-12 inches, the Crackle tiles offer a stylish COOLING AND
way to dress up vertical surfaces without a large environmental footprint.. Lennox Variable-
Before it is fired, discarded clay is pressed, WasteLAB artisans hand-cut each tile and remove
excess clay around the edges. An interactive glaze is then applied, which has a unique Speed Ultra-Low NOx WATER HEATING
composition designed to pool and break over the textured surface during firing. A resulting Gas Furnace
delicate crackle occurs after the firing that carries across the tile face, adding to the dimensional
quality and artful visual effect. The tile is available in a half-dozen colors suitable for interior use. The Lennox SL297NV Variable-Speed
The Crackle Collection is the result of initiatives developed as part of Kohler’s award-winning Ultra-Low NOx Gas Furnace helps
Innovation for Good program, which develops and implements sustainable business solutions to combat the health and environmental
some of the most pressing problems related to safe water, safe sanitation and reliable power. problems that NOx gas creates, and VentCool
For more information: https://wastelab.kohler.com some of the installation problems faced
by builders. The unit meets those Vista-Series
requirements where local governments Whole-House Fan
mnmMOD Modular Home System and municipalities have lowered the NOx
emission limits for natural-gas-fired, VentCool whole-house fans are
mnmMOD’s self-named panelized fan-type residential central furnaces, powerful, energy-efficient,
building system offers a way to such as those within certain parts of quietly performing residential
construct a home without wood, while California. cooling systems that can keep a
ensuring good indoor air quality. The The SL297NV helps make the air cleaner, and also provides home comfortable for one-tenth
technological brainchild of Santa Monica- environmentally friendly home-heating options for homeowners who the cost of a traditional air
based architectural design studio Minarc, want an earth-friendly, quiet and efficient product and are looking to conditioner. The latest model, the Vista
mnmMOD offers the residential building avoid a fine for not being compliant with the new regulations. It will also series, includes now allows owners to
industry an affordable and fully keep the equipment of the homeowner’s house compliable with the decide where the house fan should be used.
customizable alternative to traditional standards by lowering NOx emissions by 65 percent compared to The fan’s VentCool-exclusive PowerSeal Motorized
building materials and techniques. standard low NOx furnaces. This, in turn, making the unit less damaging Damper is an Insulated R-49 drive seal system designed for a secure, precise and
Consisting of a blend of recycled steel and EPS insulation, mnmMOD building panels are 100 to the environment. insulated seal between the attic and the living space when operation of whole-
percent wood-free and are 40 percent more energy efficient than traditional housing This furnace is designed with exclusive SilentComfort Technology, house fan is not desired.
components. They contain no dyes or formaldehydes, and emit no volatile organic compounds which is achieved by utilizing variable-speed technology—in this case, Vista also features the highly efficient Electronically Commutated Motor
(VOCs). The panels also prevent mold and termites from destroying a building and can a high and low speed. The low-speed setting is adequate to meet (ECM) fan motor, which operates at an optimally low cfm/watt draw, consuming
withstand fire—a particularly attractive feature for residents in high fire-risk areas. household-heating demands approximately 80 percent of the time, up to 90 percent less energy than other A/C units; a Wall-Mounted Speed
mnmMOD panels are customized to specific building plans and can be delivered directly to Control, a 10-speed device with an eight-hour timer to set the desired operation
construction sites across the United States. Installation is simple—all that’s needed is a meaning the furnace is much quieter than a conventional single-stage period; and an Acoustic Silencer Duct, with seven feet of insulated flexduct for
furnace. In addition, the variable-speed motor ramps up gradually,
screw gun—meaning faster construction, lower labor costs and almost zero waste. The highly eliminating the sudden “kick” or blast of air upon startup. quieter sound operation. VentCool fans also qualify for California’s Title 24 energy
energy-efficient panels also exceed requirements of Title 24. And, the product is completely For more information: https://bit.ly/2yOTa94 credits, as well as other state and federal incentives.
recyclable when it reaches end of life—whenever that happens to be. For more information: https://www.ventcool.com
For more information: http://mnmmod.com

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