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ReVISION House Scottsdale Product Review

COURTESY OF WHIRLPOOL

WHIRLPOOL/KITCHENAID: ELECTRIC MAKEOVER
We chose Whirlpool/KitchenAid appliances for their dependability, innovation and energy efficiency.
This will be our fourth project using KitchenAid appliances, and we have been pleased with their style and
performance. A few highlights:
The induction range we will install will offer unmatched speed, precision cooking and energy efficiency
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(80 percent to 90 percent of the energy is used to heat the food instead of the air or cooktop surface).
We selected the induction range over a gas range to take advantage of another important benefit:
elimination of the harmful pollutants emitted during gas cooking.
All of the appliances are designed to conserve energy and water.
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Whirlpool/KitchenAid smart appliances have practical smart features that you can control from your phone.
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MITSUBISHI: HEAT PUMPS FOR THE WIN
COURTESY OF RHEEM This will be our third Mitsubishi system. We find
them extremely energy efficient, reliable and
long lasting, with a seasonal energy efficiency
ratio (SEER) of 18 to 24, and heating seasonal
performance factor (HSPF) of 9.3 to 12.1. Why
RHEEM PROTERRA: FLEXIBLE HOT WATER Mitsubishi? Here’s our short answer:
The inverter and sensor technology are
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This is the most efficient water heater on the
ideally suited to our challenging project. They
market, with a UEF of 4–more than four times as
have the ability to vary the system output
efficient as a standard electric water heater.
based on the actual loads, and produce
■ ProTerra has five modes of operation that
consistent comfort. They also provide
enable it to meet a variety of hot water
excellent filtration and control options.
demand needs. The system also has the ability to operate
■ The unit can be controlled by Wi-Fi and a ■
in concert with our energy recovery fresh
phone app, which can schedule operation to
ventilation (ERV) system.
avoid peak demand charges, and even track The system allows us to have great individual
its energy use. ■
zone control which, coupled with our very
■ It has grid-enabled demand response, so it
efficient enclosure, allows us to pre-cool and
can respond to utility demand signals to take
avoid utility demand charges.
advantage of the best utility rates. The system’s efficiency helps us meet our
■ It has automatic leak detection, and auto shut ■
electrification goals.
off, should a leak be detected.
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