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What
Is A Heat Pump?
A heat pump is
an efficient
method of cooling
your home in
summer and warming
it in winter.
Although heat
pumps are new
to many people,
they've been
around for over
three decades
and are found
in schools, offices,
motels, stores
and industrial
plants as well
as homes.
WHY CHOOSE A NEW HEAT PUMP?
A new energy efficient heat pump is a good investment, providing
years of worry-free heating and cooling and significant savings
on your electric bill.
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Should
I Be Concerned About Carbon Monoxide In My House?
Carbon monoxide
can be an invisible
threat to your
family's health
and safety. Though
more commonly
associated with
fires and automobile
emissions, carbon
monoxide poisoning
can accumulate
in any home unless
certain precautions
are taken. That's
why Lennox is
getting the word
out that carbon
monoxide poisoning
is preventable.
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PROTECT OUR HOME FROM THE DANGER OF CO POISONING?
Prevention is the most important step. Taking proper safety measures
will reduce your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Because vehicles
are a major cause of carbon monoxide poisoning, always back your
car out of the garage to let it warm up. Never leave it running
in the confined space of a garage, particularly if the garage is
attached to the home. The same holds true for lawn mowers or snowmobiles.
Never use ovens or grills for heating devices.
Home heating systems represent only 5% of the many potential sources
of carbon monoxide. They are designed to be safe, efficient and
not produce substantial amounts of carbon monoxide. However, it
is important to schedule annual maintenance visits by a qualified
technician to check all combustion appliances to make sure they
are operating properly and to be sure, that all chimneys and vents
are connected properly and not blocked.
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What
Is Happening With Refrigerants In Air Conditioning Systems?
Due to environmental concerns, our federal government has issued
regulations that restrict the future production of HCFC refrigerants.
This is having, and will continue to have, significant impact on
the air conditioning industry. We want you to know that Lennox is
aggressively responding to this challenge and preparing now for
the opportunities of the future.
WHAT ARE LENNOX
PLANS FOR THE
FUTURE?
Lennox Industries
is committed
to remain a leader
in technological
innovation, and
to that end we
have been working
in cooperation
with the Air
Conditioning
and Refrigeration
Institute (ARI)
on investigating
long-term replacements
for R22. Through
this research,
thirteen potential
replacements
for R22 have
been identified
and Lennox has
built test units
focusing on the
two most promising
alternatives.
However, there
are many factors
to consider in
adopting an equipment
design that incorporates
alternate refrigerant.
Lennox wants
to be sure that
all of the issues
are addressed
and proven before
we offer an air
conditioner or
heat pump product
with new refrigerant.
One of the more
important issues
is the refrigerant
lubricant which
is very different
than what has
previously been
used. Lennox
is committed
to making sure
that these new
lubricants are
going to be as
reliable as our
current products
since they can
have a severe
impact on the
life of the air
conditioner and
heat pump's compressor.
Lennox is looking at customer needs first and foremost. We do not
feel that it is necessary to be the first in the marketplace with
equipment utilizing alternate refrigerant if that means sacrificing
the reliability or useful life of the air conditioner or heat pump
product. The consumers of our products trust the Lennox name. We
will produce alternate refrigerant air conditioners and heat pumps
when our rigorous laboratory and field testing standards verify
that the new products can uphold the Lennox name. Lennox will not
compromise our years of tradition of supplying the finest comfort
conditioning equipment available. That's why with Lennox, there
really is "One Less Thing To Worry About."
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What’s
So Special About Lennox Dealers?
For over 100 years, people have trusted Lennox to make their lives
more comfortable. That's a tradition we take seriously. We also
realize that for consumers today value means more than just low
price. That's why Lennox is committed to offering homeowners the
best products available anywhere.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY LENNOX DEALER?
Lennox dealerships must meet our high standards. That means when
you call your independent Lennox dealer, you can count on prompt,
courteous and professional service.
And, most independent Lennox dealers provide an extra measure of
convenience with extended hours, emergency service, financing packages
and year-round maintenance programs.
We invite you to take a close look at your Lennox dealer and decide
for yourself. We think you'll agree they're a big reason why you
can always count on getting a quality product whenever you call
on Lennox.
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What
Are Furnace Ratings?
Furnaces are rated by the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE):
the percent of heat produced for every dollar of fuel consumed.
Like the miles per gallon on your car, the higher the AFUE rating,
the lower your fuel costs. All furnaces manufactured must now meet
at least 78% AFUE. If your furnace is 10 to 15 years old, it probably
falls well below the current furnace minimum and wastes energy.
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Why
Should I Buy
A Lennox Product?
Why should you buy Lennox products instead of any of the other brands
of home comfort equipment? The answer lies in what makes Lennox
different from the other brands, our four core principles: Innovation,
Quality, Heritage and Trust. Fulfilling each of these principles
on a day to day basis helps us deliver extraordinary value to all
of our customers all of the time.
TRUST
Lennox has the
industry's only
Dealer Quality
standards program.
These standards
measure our dealers
on how well they
run their businesses
and how well
they serve their
customers. When
you choose Lennox,
you can always
count on getting
quality products
and quality service,
because every
independent Lennox
dealership has
to pass these
quality standards.
When you buy
a quality Lennox
product from
a quality Lennox
dealership, you
will have "One
Less Thing to
Worry About."
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Why
Should I Zone My House?
To keep all areas of your home comfortable, no matter what the weather!
No longer must you have hot or cold rooms, or pay to heat or cool
areas of your home that you rarely use. Zoning has come a long way
in recent years, and it is now efficient, easy to install and flexible
enough for any home.
WHY ZONE?
Today's families have different lifestyles and comfort needs. Maybe
you have a home office that needs extra conditioning during the
day, and none at night. Or you only use the upstairs bedrooms when
guest visit. Whatever your needs, zoning can keep each area of your
house at the perfect temperature for you and each family member.
HOW DOES ZONING WORK?
In almost all zoning systems; zoning is controlled by thermostats
in each zone. For instance, if you have four zones in your house,
you will have four thermostats. Depending on your zoning system,
you may have a choice of thermostats. With separate thermostats,
each zone signals the heating or cooling unit independently. This
lets the system deliver
cooling or heating only where it is needed. You will never have
to cool or heat the whole house just to make one room comfortable.
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Why
Is My Throat So Dry?
Dry air in your
home can make
your throat feel
dry and cause
or aggravate
respiratory ailments.
The American
Society of Heating,
Refrigerating
and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE)
recommends that
your home maintain
a humidity level
between 30-60%.
During extremely
cold weather,
your home loses
humidity to the
outdoors and
may drop to as
low as 10%. A
humidifier adds
moisture to your
indoor air, and
can kelp relieve
ailments related
to dry respiratory
membranes.
HUMIDIFIER BENEFITS
With central heating, people are confined indoors with unnaturally
dry air for many months each year. Humidifiers help to keep comfortable
levels of moisture in the air, and properly maintained levels of
humidity are beneficial for your respiratory system.
Whole-house humidifiers work like old-fashioned room humidifiers:
they put moisture into the air, making harsh, dry air easier to
breathe. And whole-house humidifiers use water mist instead of hot
steam, which keeps the entire house at a desired humidity level.
No more carrying a humidifier from room to room in the winter.
A humidifier is installed in the ductwork, right beside your furnace.
Just select the desired amount of humidity and enjoy the moist air
that circulates through your home this winter.
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What
Is Variable-Speed?
Because the answer
is most definitely
YES! Until recently,
noisy air conditioners
and heat pumps
were accepted
as the norm.
High noise levels
were even associated
with the "power"
of heating and
cooling systems.
But today's technology
lets you choose
an air conditioner
or heat pump
that is not only
highly efficient,
but also exceptionally
quiet.
LENNOX ...DESIGNED TO BE QUIET
Lennox designs each air conditioner and heat pump to be as quiet
as possible. Through extensive testing, Lennox has come up with
many features that, either alone or in combination, make our air
conditioners and heat pumps some of the quietest available.
Insulated compressor compartments, discharge mufflers and unique
fan designs work to soften the sound of a hard-working, high-efficiency
compressor. Top-panel orifices, compressor wrappers and indoor blowers
are all designed to further enhance smooth, quiet airflow.
Purchasing an air conditioner or heat pump system with a low sound
rating will make you more comfortable ...because even on the hottest
summer days or coldest winter nights, you'll feel your air conditioner
or heat pump working, not hear it.
Call your independent Lennox dealer to find out about a new Lennox
heating and cooling system that offers maximum comfort with minimum
noise.
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Is
There Really Much Difference In Air Conditioner And Heat Pump Sound
Levels?
When you hear
the term "variable-speed"
it refers to
the furnace blower
motor. The blower
motor is a component
that determines
the airflow (or
amount of air)
that your blower
will deliver
to your home.
IT'S ALL ABOUT CONTROL
Most homeowners
know that heating
and cooling the
home uses more
energy than any
other appliance.
This inevitably
shows up every
month on the
energy bill.
It is a necessary
evil we all put
up with in order
to be comfortable.
What most people
don't know is
that energy expenditures
can be controlled.
Manufacturers now have the technology to deliver energy efficient
products. Look for high efficiency products (90% AFUE or above).
These products really can help you control energy costs. Also, take
advantage of other efficiency technologies such as variable-speed
and zoning. Not only will you see a difference in your monthly bill,
you'll also feel the difference.
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