Written I get a kick out of charts like the one from Lifestory Research because sometimes it is only about brand recognition, not reliability.  American Standard Companies is now Trane.  On the chart, they occupy positions 1 and 9 for essentially the same product coming off the same lines and factories.  It's all about advertising, nothing else really.  They all make good/better/best types of products and print nice glossy brochures, some are seen more on TV or have a memorable tagline.  Some of the best have had spectacular failures.   Written The following brands are rated high PS: This data is provided by an independent party , this result could vary from website to website.Lifestory Research 2016 America’s Most Trusted HVAC System Brands Written Trane and Carrier are among the favorite brands among Americans. You can also try the following brands. They too have a good record of providing reliable Residential ACs.YorkGoodmanHoneywellThese brands are also rated as High Efficiency Equipment as Air conditioning (14 to 16 Seers).

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Change filter every 3 months, depending on use. Standard 1" thick filter available in 11 sizes.  Box contains two (2) Lysol Triple Protection Filters – a 6-month supply! Lysol filters are subject to Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP). First furnace filter to be Certified asthma & allergy friendly™ by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Captures 95% of pollen, 92% of dust mite allergen, and 85% of pet dander Activated carbon neutralizes odors, and traps unpleasant and harmful vapors 50% more filter media lasts longer and improves unrestricted air flow Infused with odorless, natural antimicrobials to protect the filter Unscented, to prevent triggering allergic reactions Sturdy frame fits snugly so no allergens escape Replace filter every three (3) months, depending on use Available in 11 sizes ‐ 2 filters in package The asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Mark is awarded to those media-based HVAC/furnace filter products that can be scientifically demonstrated, when in use, to capture specified levels of various sized allergen-bearing particles, as determined by airborne measurements (pre and post filtration) at levels as follows:

Timothy grass pollen (Phl p 5) (12 ‐ 100 µm) House Dust Mite (HDM) allergen(3 ‐ 20 µm) Cat allergen (Fel d 1) (1 ‐ 20 µm) Micro particles (0.3 ‐ 1.0 µm) In selecting these particular allergens, it is recognized that cat allergen (Fel d 1) associated particles are equivalent in size to those of dog and rodent dander. Timothy grass pollen (Phl p 5) is equivalent in size to other pollens (ragweed, trees etc.). HDM allergen (Der p 1) is equivalent in size to mold spores and cockroach allergen. Please follow installation instructions provided on the filter's packaging. When to Replace the Filter: An air filter's actual effectiveness in reducing allergens in the home depends on several factors, including how much air the filter processes, the nature and type of the allergens it is processing, and the rate at which the allergens are being introduced into the home. Replace filter every three months, with normal use. At the beginning of each season is a good way to remember.

Rated 0.00 out of 5 based on 0 review. Not so long ago, staying warm meant shoveling coal or chopping wood. Those two fuels—which heated you twice, as the saying went—accounted for three-quarters of all residential heating in 1940. Today, with gas- and oil-fired central heat, attaining indoor comfort is no more strenuous than lifting a finger to adjust the thermostat. But getting to that point is probably the most technically challenging part of any residential construction project. For starters, you want maximum efficiency, a fact made all the more acute by rising fuel prices. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) consumes almost half of a home's energy bill, so every percentage of improvement makes a significant difference. You also want your HVAC pro to consider all the factors that influence comfort—including humidity, air velocity, air quality, and radiant energy—and to choose equipment based on its ease of maintenance and expected longevity. "Proper sizing and installation are critical," says This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.

His advice: Hire reputable installers who know how to perform heat-loss calculations, and insist on components that have earned the Energy Star high-efficiency rating. Keep reading for a look at the key components in the state-of-the-art heating and cooling system that Richard recommends if you're building from scratch. Heat With Water, Cool With Air In cold-weather regions where temperatures are below 70 degrees for more than half the year, Richard Trethewey recommends a single, fuel-stingy boiler to supply both heat and hot water for maximum comfort and efficiency. "Water conveys heat much better than air does," he says. Lower floors use hot water for radiant heat; it delivers heat to a forced-air system above. To keep the house cool, Richard specifies a traditional air-conditioning system, also shown here, which employs the same ducts used for upper-floor heating. Fresh Air Without Energy Loss When a house is built so tightly that it can't "breathe," it can suffer from high indoor moisture levels (which encourage mold growth), elevated levels of carbon dioxide and other toxins (from offgassing finishes, fabrics, and glues), and plain old bad smells (from cooking and smoking).

A hybrid air exchanger (below) solves these problems by sucking in fresh outside air as it expels stale indoor air. In winter, it uses the expelled air to warm and humidify the incoming cold air. In summer, it cools and dehumidifies sticky outdoor air. And as it operates, it filters out airborne contaminants and odors. "Sooner or later, every house will need one of these units," says Richard. He recommends connecting it to a separate duct system serving bathrooms, bedrooms, and the kitchen. These simple devices save energy by regulating the boiler or furnace temperature in response to changes in outdoor temperature. On a zero-degree day, for example, the water in a boiler might need to be 180 degrees to heat the house. But on a 35-degree day, 125-degree water might be enough. The outdoor reset control makes the adjustments, saving a heating unit from excessive on-and-off cycles and smoothing out the uncomfortable fluctuations in interior temperature that result when a thermostat is in total control.

Just make sure that your heating unit works with this kind of device. "A reset control can easily improve system efficiency by at least 10 to 15 percent," Richard says. One by-product of burning natural gas is hot-water vapor, which until recently went up the stack with the rest of the exhaust gases. The loss of this heat prevented boilers from becoming more than 85 percent efficient. Condensing boilers employ a heat exchanger that wrings the heat out of the vapor before it can escape. "It's a quantum leap," says Richard. "Some of these units are achieving efficiencies of 96 percent." Richard's Favorite Way to Heat Radiant floors have changed the way Americans think about comfort. The principle is essentially the same as an old-fashioned radiator, except that instead of heating a large hunk of metal, the mass being heated is the floor itself, via hot-water pipes or electric wires under the surface. Not only is the heat more gentle and efficient, says Richard, it's more comfortable because humans prefer their feet to be warmer than their heads.

"Forced-air heat does the opposite: it gives you cold feet and a hot head." In-floor heating goes back at least to ancient Roman baths, where fires heated the air under stone floors. Modern in-floor heating uses loops of PEX pipe, either buried in poured concrete or fitted into grooved panels on top of a wood subfloor, as shown above. The same principle can be used outdoors to melt snow on a driveway or walkway. All HVAC systems need an annual cleaning and tuning, which is typically done in the fall by your heating professional or fuel provider. "You wouldn't let your car go more than a year without a checkup, would you?" says Richard. Homeowners can easily remove a register and vacuum out vents in the floor (particularly kitchen vents) at least once a year. Seriously filthy ductwork may need professional cleaning. Not enough space around heating and cooling units Richard recommends leaving 3 feet of clear space to allow airflow, avoid fire risks, and conduct annual maintenance.

"No contractor wants to hear a customer say, 'I don't have enough heat,'" Richard says. "So they install a boiler or furnace big enough for the coldest day of the year, plus a safety factor of 25 to 50 percent. But the coldest day of the year happens for just a handful of hours. So now you've paid for this appliance that's way too big for 99.9 percent of the time. That means more frequent on-off cycling, which wears out the unit and invites incomplete combustion." Richard's solution: Make sure the contractor performs a heat-loss calculation—a measure based on a house's insulation levels, airtightness, and the local climate—and orders equipment that meets peak demand without any additional safety factor. The same goes for cooling equipment. Not installing high-efficiency filters Richard favors the thick, pleated media filters with antimicrobial coatings. "All the air you breathe comes through that filter," he says. "It makes no sense to use the cheap ones you can see through."