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LG Multi-position Vertical Air Handler Unit

with LGRED°

Sustainable
MANUFACTURER: LG AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGIES
heat. The
LG’s Multi-position Vertical Air Handler Unit (VAHU) with LGRED° (Reliable to Extreme Degrees) heat technology Multi-position
gives homeowners a fully electric option capable of delivering year-round heating and cooling in an all-in-one Vertical Air
inverter heat pump system. Available in various capacities (18,000 Btu/h - 48,000Btu/h), this unit is customizable Handler Unit
to an array of home and load size requirements. from LG offers
The VAHU challenges the status quo of fossil-fuel dependent heat generation and addresses the nationwide homeowners a
need for single-source heating and cooling. This product features an R1 compressor with vapor bypass and vapor practical way
to decrease
injection technologies, which boosts efficiency and performance. Equipped with LGRED°, the multi-position VAHU reliance on
boasts superior heat capacity performance of down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit and continuous heating operations fossil
down to minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit. It delivers warmth efficiently without the need for supplemental or backup fuel-based
heat, making this a must-have for the cold winter months. heating and
Additionally, the LG Multi-position VAHU is ENERGY STAR® certified and contains LG Inverter technology, making cooling.
it eligible for attractive rebates and incentives from both government agencies and utility providers nationwide.
More information: LG Air Conditioning Technologies

Tranquility by Trane

platform

MANUFACTURER: TRANE
Trane, a global leader of home comfort systems and
services, is changing builders and homeowners’ HVAC
conversations with its Tranquility indoor air quality (IAQ)
platform. The Tranquility by Trane approach equips builders
with innovative and efficient strategies to transform
traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
processes through the application of building science.
This approach ensures optimized performance, energy
efficiency, and improved occupant health and comfort
through superior temperature and humidity control.
This system is easy to use and includes integrated Wi-Fi
controls and sensors to monitor performance through Trane’s
smart technology, Nexia dealer diagnostics. This technology
Package deal. The Tranquility by
Trane system offers builders a ensures a home’s HVAC system is running at peak performance
unified way to offer HVAC, IAQ and and allows occupants to access real-time intelligence on the
smart technology resources to system’s performance, providing a sense of security and
homeowners. safety to homeowners.
Tranquility also provides system alerts, from routine
maintenance needs to system malfunctions. These are
automatically sent to the dealer, who can proactively
Sustainability notify the homeowner and address the issue if any follow
up is required. Data is encrypted and securely transferred
Awards 2021 between Trane’s smart thermostat and Nexia.
More information: Tranquility by Trane

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