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HEATING, COOLING AND WATER HEATING

Rheem Prestige Series R98V Modulating Upflow Gas Furnace

The Rheem Prestige Series R98V Modulating Upflow Gas and cooling industry. The unit is also equipped with built-in
Furnace offers the highest efficiency available today at 98.7 safety features such as the industry’s first blocked drain
percent AFUE, saving maximum energy and money for sensor, which forces the furnace to shut down if a drain gets
homeowners. The unit’s industry-first patented features make blocked, preventing spillage and potential water damage.
it one of the smartest furnaces on the market. When connected to Rheem’s exclusive EcoNet Control
A newly redesigned heat exchanger improves airflow, which Center, the R98V furnace will display important service and
reduces operating sound. The variable-speed ECM motor also maintenance information. This data can also be accessed on
contributes to a quieter, more efficient operation, using less the homeowner’s smart phone or tablet, and can be sent direct
energy than a single-stage motor and running at a wide range to a contractor to speed up repairs. Homeowners can also
of speeds to provide precise airflow and provide better adjust settings for efficiency and comfort from anywhere with
humidity control. the free EcoNet app.
The R98V comes standard with a direct spark ignition (DSI), Prestige was named Energy Star Most Efficient by the
one of the most reliable ignition systems used by the heating Environmental Protection Agency for 2016 and 2017.

SunEarth SunWater Trane XV19 Low Profile Variable

PV water heater Speed Heat Pump 4TWL9

SunEarth’s SunWaterPV water heater offers a simple Life in the “Big City” just got less expensive, quieter and greener—at least where
solution for homes with low- and moderate occupancy. heat pumps are concerned. The Trane XV19 Variable Speed Low Profile Heat Pump
The unit utilizes thermal battery is designed for markets in larger metropolitan areas with strict noise ordinances,
technology with no photovoltaic such as in the northwest, where many large cities have maximum sound levels of
(PV) interconnection restrictions. 55 dB(A) during the daytime
A 50-gallon unit with a dedicated and 45 dB(A) at night. XV19’s
PV system of about 1,000 watts operating sound levels are 43
feeds two PV-driven elements to 57 dB(A), which makes
that are completely separate them perfect for keeping
from the grid. SunWater also has things quiet when the unit is
a 4.5-kw backup. located in close proximity to
A full touchscreen system living spaces.
offers visual indicators such as This heat pump complies
Solar Supply, Grid Supply, Energy with zero lot line applications,
Balance, Tank Temperature and structures that come to the
Energy Savings. The system also property edge, has lower
allows users to program in sound levels and the lowest
different modes, with the ability annual operating costs to
to run at the desired times, for date for Trane ducted split
designated amounts of time. systems on the market. With
With the 50-gallon unit—80- efficiencies up to 19.5 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) and 11.5 HSPF
gallon and 120-gallon models are (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) these are one of the quietest residential
coming to market soon—there is split systems and the most-efficient heat pumps available. The new heat pumps
a three-hour recovery period, exceed Energy Star most efficient criteria of 18 SEER, 12.5 EER (Energy Efficiency
which means SunWater can meet Ratio) and 9.6 HSPF.
all of a homeowner’s daily hot XV19 can reduce annual electric energy usage and save up to hundreds of
water needs without utilizing any dollars annually compared to minimum efficiency single-stage heat pumps.
grid energy. This makes the unit Available in 2- to 5-ton sizes with the ability to operate at 500 speeds, these
ideal for homes with a two- three-person occupancy, or systems give residents efficient, affordable and reliable comfort. Integrated
vacation homes, when compared to a traditional solar hot diagnostics and connected controls also provide homeowners with 24-hour
water collectors. access to monitor or control the comfort system while at home or away.

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