American Standard began making residential furnaces in the 1880s so they know something about keeping houses warm through cold winters. While this company has been sold and merged many times, the brand name has always been kept because of the history of innovation, efficiency, quality and integrity it stands for. American Standard is one of the most trusted brands in the heating and cooling business around the world.

Facts About American Standard

Today, American Standard makes one of the widest range of HVAC products in the industry including gas and oil furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps, air handlers, humidifiers, coils, thermostat controls, heat and energy recovery ventilators, and indoor air purifiers. American Standard designed the first astronaut quarantine facility, has been awarded Best Buy labels by Consumers Digest, and has been rated the “most trouble-free” HVAC brand in national surveys. As recently as 2010, American Standard ranked #1 in overall dealer satisfaction in consumer ratings.

American Standard Heat Pumps

There are 6 total heat pumps in the lineup, in 3 series.

American Standard Platinum Heat Pumps: These Energy Star heat pumps offer 2-stage performance and energy efficiency as high as 19 SEER and 9.0 HSPF. Platinum Series heat pumps are backed by a 12-year compressor and parts warranty that is one of the best in the industry.

American Standard Gold Heat Pumps: These are single-stage, Energy Star rated heat pumps with energy efficiency as high as 16 SEER and 9.0 HSPF. They are covered by a 10-year warranty.

American Standard Silver Heat Pumps: These single-stage heat pumps offer Energy Star qualified efficiency as high as 16 SEER and 8.5 HSPF. They are backed by a 10-year compressor and 5-year parts warranty.

American Standard Heat Pump Prices

The company prices these high-quality heat pumps very competitively. The Platinum heat pumps are on par with highly-rated Carrier Infinity heat pumps and are the most expensive. The Gold Series heat pumps are moderately priced and the Silver Series heat pumps are a very good value. The exact price of an American Standard heat pump depends on the model, its capacity, performance and energy efficiency. Prices range from less than $1,500 to more than $4,500.

Summary

When reliability, customer service, energy efficiency and excellent performance are important to you, an American Standard heat pump should be considered. These units are produced by one of the top companies in the industry with an unsurpassed reputation for quality and value.

American Standard Heat Pumps

Facts About Rheem

One of the United States’ oldest HVAC companies, it was founded by the Rheem brothers, Donald and Richard, in the 1920s. Their first product line was water heaters, and by the mid-1930s, despite the Great Depression, Rheem had a nationwide distribution network. Through the 1950s, Rheem began to produce space heaters, oil furnaces and air conditioners. Rheem eventually acquired Ruud, a leading producer of HVAC equipment. This move made Rheem one of the largest and most influential manufacturers of heating and cooling equipment in the country.

When heat pump technology was being developed, Rheem Company engineers were on the cutting edge. Today, the Rheem Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has manufacturing facilities in Arkansas, California and Minnesota. This international company enjoys sales throughout North America and the world.

Rheem Heat Pumps

Rheem 3 lines of heat pumps offer a range of products to their customers. Most are backed by Rheem’s 10-year parts and compressor warranty which is average for the industry. Here’s an overview of those lines.

Rheem Prestige Series Heat Pumps: These top of the line models feature high efficiency and 2-stage performance. The Rheem Prestige Series delivers up to 17 SEER cooling and 9.8 HSPF heating. These are Energy Star products proven to reduce energy use and utility bills. Consumers in very warm climates choose the Prestige Series more than any other.

Rheem Classic Series Heat Pumps: With a mix of single-stage and 2-stage heat pumps, this quality series is attractive to homeowners in more moderate climates. This series offers Energy Star qualified efficiency levels up to 15.5 SEER and 9.1 HSPF.

Rheem Value Series Heat Pumps: As the name implies, these models are attractive to consumers who want to keep equipment costs as low as possible. These single-stage heat pumps deliver SEER ratings up to 15 and HSPF ratings as high as 9.0, Energy Star levels.

Rheem Heat Pump Prices

Rheem heat pumps, like all brand heat pumps, vary in price by size, efficiency and single-stage vs. 2-stage performance. A 2-ton Value Series heat pump costs less than $1,200. A 5-ton Prestige Series heat pump may be more than $4,500. Rheem heat pump prices are about average when compared with prices across the industry.

Summary

Rheem has a very good service record for reliability. Consumers appreciate the combination of reasonable price and good performance. These qualities make Rheem heat pumps among the best sellers in the industry.

Rheem Heat Pumps

Facts About Florida Heat Pumps

Based in Fort Lauderdale, the FHP-Bosch Group produces both heat pumps in the company’s 128,000 square foot facility. Employing approximately 200 highly-trained associates on the factory floor, FHP is one of the largest manufacturers in the world of these high-efficiency heat pumps. FHP-Bosch engineers work to incorporate the best available technology into every model, with the goal of reducing costs for heating and cooling while increasing environmental responsibility.

FHP-Bosch Heat Pumps

FHP manufactures both commercial and residential heat pumps. For residential installation, both single-stage and 2-stage systems are available. In addition, FHP makes both water to air systems and water to water systems. Here’s an overview of the product lineup.

A water to air system uses an air handler with a blower motor to circulate heated and cooled air through ductwork. The FHP water to air systems are:

EC Series High Efficiency .5 ton to 6.0 ton systems

ES Series Ultra Efficiency 1.5 ton to 6.0 ton systems

ES 2 Stage Ultra Efficiency 2.0 ton to 6.0 ton systems

AP Series Extreme Efficiency 2.0 ton to 6.0 ton systems

AP Split Series Extreme Efficiency 2.0 ton to 6.0 ton systems

CA Series Ultra Efficiency .75 ton to 1.5 ton systems

TRS Series Superior Efficiency 3.0 ton to 35 ton systems

A water to water system heats and cools water that is circulated either through tubing in the floor or through radiant baseboard systems inside the house. FHP water to water systems are:

WT Series Extreme Efficiency 2.0 ton to 6.0 ton systems

Cost of FHP Heat Pump Systems

For residential sizes, cost will vary based on the size and the level of efficiency. For just the equipment, Florida Heat Pumps range in price from less than $4,000 to more than $8,000. The installation and the additional materials will increase the total installed cost to $10,000 – $30,000, possibly more.

Summary

Florida Heat Pumps make some of the most efficient heating and cooling systems available. They are far more efficient than air source heat pumps because stable ground temperatures make it much easier to dump heat in the summer and collect heat in the winter.

Geothermal and water source heat pumps like those from FHP are becoming more cost-effective. While the initial costs of installation remains higher than those for an air source system, the reduction in energy use and utility bills makes them a good value and an environmentally responsible choice in the long-term.

Florida Heat Pumps

The York products are simply amazing, in summer, it draws heat out of your home to cool it. In the winter, it draws heat from outside air into your home to warm it. Much like a central air conditioner, a York Heat Pump is simple and generally easy to use. The York Heat Pump includes a compressor, fan, outdoor coil, indoor coil, and a refrigerant.

The efficiency of York Heat Pumps is rated using SEER (for cooling efficiency) and HSPF (for heating efficiency).

Built from the ground up and testing the everchanging world of heat pumps, York has been developing space conditioning and refrigeration products, such as heat pumps, since 1874. They are a reputable company and have worked on projects such as the British Houses of Parliament, the English Channel Eurotunnel, the Pompidou Center in Paris, the Kremlin in Moscow and the Sydney Opera House.

York offers a wide variety of split system heat pumps in different sizes and efficiencies.

York Heat Pumps

Lennox heat pumps are built with quality and certification. Lennox is a reliable company that is a leading provider of heating and cooling equipment that improves indoor comfort.

The Lennox Heat Pump range includes the XP19 Heat Pump which is the quietest and most efficient heat pump that you can buy.

Although the Lennox product line consists of a wide range of air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, commercial heating and cooling systems, hearth products, and indoor air quality equipment, you’ll find value in your Lennox.

Lennox International is a provides climate control solutions for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration markets around the world and can add value to your home or office.

Lennox Heat Pumps

Amana Heat Pumps

Carrier Company Facts — -Operates in 172 countries on 6 continents -North American operations include 200+ distributors and 20,000 dealers -Currently employs 45,000 persons -Operates 78 manufacturing facilities -Installed equipment now operates in the Sistine chapel, Great Hall of the People (Beijing), U.S. Library of Congress, and Mount Vernon.

Facts on Carrier Heat Pumps — -Infinity Series Carrier Heat Pumps: Up to 19 SEER Rating; Up to 9.5 HSPF -Performance Series Carrier Heat Pumps: Up to 15 SEER; Up to 8.5 HSPF -Comfort Series Carrier Heat Pumps: Up to 15 SEER; Up to 8.5 HSPF

What is a heat pump? Well, Carrier heat pumps are devices used to heat and/or air-condition a building. Most conventional furnaces heat a room by adding heat – they burn fuel, such as natural gas, or wood, or use an electric heating element. By contrast, Carrier heat pumps transfer or move the heat from someplace else.

Carrier heat pumps that are used as heating devices take heat from a low-temperature source and expel it somewhere else in the building, raising the temperature.

Carrier heat pumps can also be used to cool — and your home probably already contains one: a refrigerator. It contains machinery that cools (removes heat) from the interior of the refrigerator, keeping the food stored inside cool. Carrier heat pumps do the same thing, just on a much larger scale. They take heat out of the room to be cooled and transfer it to the air outside or to the ground.

What is included in a typical installation of Carrier heat pumps ? –A thermostat – this controls the operation of the heat pump system as a whole. Today’s thermostats are digital, and very easy to operate. –An air handler – this circulates the air throughout your home –The heat pump unit itself – this unit is responsible for the transfer of the heat from one location to another –Air cleaner – filters out pollution and dust as the air circulates.

The price you will pay for various Carrier heat pumps will depend on the size of the unit you need, the type (air or ground source), optional units attached to it and whether it is a single purpose or dual purpose unit (heating, cooling, or both).

One thing to note: you cannot save money on new Carrier heat pumps by trying to do the installation yourself. You MUST use a trained professional. NO EXCECPTIONS! This is because they must use specialized techniques for installation and special tools not available to the non-specialist. Since all heating and air conditioning units are expensive, make sure any Carrier heat pumps you purchase are installed by qualified persons.

Good luck with your new Carrier heat pump!

Corporate HQ: Farmington CT 06034 (USA) Parent company: United Technologies Corp

Carrier Heat Pumps

Trane heat pumps are unique, one-of-a-kind products, professionally engineered to provide years and years of trouble-free service. It is for this reason that Trane heat pumps are one of the most often chosen manufacturers of heat pumps. Trane heat pumps have been installed all over the world, as well as in the USA. Very few businesses, organizations, and private consumers have not heard of the Trane brand name. I am sure that you are one of them. If you are looking for more information, specifically on Trane heat pumps, the following may be helpful—

Trane heat pumps are one of the leaders in this industry, and their models include the following: -Ultra efficiency units: XL19i, XL16i -Super efficiency units: XL15i, XL14i -High efficiency units: XR14, XR13 -Standard efficiency units: XB13

The efficiency rating of Trane heat pumps are: 6.8–9.85 (HPSF); 10.00–17.65 (SEER).

What would a typical installation of Trane heat pumps include? –A thermostat – to control the operation of the heat pump system as a whole –An air handler – to circulate the air –The heat pump unit itself – responsible for the transfer of the heat from one location to another –Air cleaner – as its name indicates, it filters out pollution and dust as the air circulates.

Of course, specific equipment installed depends on the exact Trane heat pump model selected for purchase. Labor charges (for installation) and warranty chosen will also affect the final purchase price. Many, many local dealers offer Trane heat pumps.

For those not familiar with them, Trane heat pumps are devices that ‘move’ heat – from one location to another. A refrigerator does this – in reverse from a heat pump. A refrigerator makes the interior icebox cold by removing heat; Trane heat pumps warm the air in a room by removing the ‘heat’ from another source – either the air surrounding the unit (air-source) or from the ground (ground-source or geothermal heat pumps).

Trane heat pumps are products that are renowned for their quality, smooth, trouble-free operation, and efficiency. Literally thousands and thousands of Trane heat pumps are in operation today, in all sizes of homes and buildings, in many different climates and environmental conditions.

Trane is a division of American Standard Companies. A major facility is located in St. Paul, MN.

Trane equipment (and this also includes Trane heat pumps) is currently installed in many schools, governmental facilities, healthcare complexes, colleges and universities, large corporations (American Honda, Motorola, Lucent Technologies), laboratories, hotels, motels, casinos, airports, general office complexes, and retail shopping outlets.

Trane Heat Pumps

Founder: Harold Goodman – a former AC contractor.

Their goals/philosophy: High quality and very reliable products; lower cost; trouble-free installation.

Products include: AC, Goodman heat pump, gas furnaces, packaged Goodman heat pumps, air quality products, air handlers and coils.

Warranties available: Standard and specialized component warranties, as well as extended service plans.

Goodman heat pump systems: 16 SEER SSZ16, 14 SEER SSZ14, 14 SEER GSH14, 13 SEER GSH13, GSH Commercial and international products.

Goodman heat pump – packaged heat pump products include: Dedicated Horizontal 13 SEER GPH13H, Multi-position 13 SEER GPH 13M, Multi-position 13 SEER GPH13 M Commercial, and international products.

What type of equipment is included with the typical Goodman heat pump that is installed today? The total package will include: a compressor (motor) unit, designed to operate very efficiently, an air coil (for condensation – larger than you might find on other types of equipment), the unit will also need a fan and a motor to operate it (again it should be efficient), and also a heat-exchanger.

Heat pumps – and this includes Goodman heat pumps – will also make use of a ‘refrigerant’ – a substance that aids in the transfer of heat. Refrigerants are usually a gas, and cause condensation to occur when they pass through the air coil. Most people are familiar with the gas/air coil system used in most refrigerators, and similar technology is used in Goodman heat pumps.

One of the most amazing things about geothermal heat pumps – and Goodman heat pumps include the geothermal heat pump type – is that they tend to be more efficient to operate than the other types. Why is this? Because, in the winter, the temperature of the soil is relatively warm. (Goodman geothermal heat pumps have the ground – or groundwater -as their heat source.) The air source heat pump, in contrast, must move heat from cold outside air to the inside, and it must work much harder to do this.

Goodman brand products (which includes the Goodman heat pump line) received the 2005 innovation award

The Goodman CLQ 14 SEER AC was chosen as a ‘Best Buy’ but Consumer’s Digest.

Goodman heat pump distribution network is extensive – over 700 distribution points service the public. Company-operated distribution centers are located in Arizona, Nevada, Florida, Texas, California. Goodman heat pumps are available for purchase through these as well as other outlets, and local contractors.

Goodman Global, Inc. is a publicly traded company on the NY Stock Exchange. Ticker symbol: GGL.

Goodman Heat Pumps

Facts About Fujitsu

Fujitsu Limited has headquarters in Tokyo, Japan where the company was founded in 1923. Fujitsu began in the telecommunications industry, helping to rebuild Tokyo’s communication infrastructure after the Great Kanto Earthquake the same year. Currently, Fujitsu has more than 170,000 employees and is the world’s third largest provider of IT services. It has been an innovation leader for decades in telecommunications, computers and the HVAC industry.

Fujitsu Heat Pumps

All of the heat pump series are made under the Halcyon brand name. Here is an overview of the heat pump systems.

Fujitsu Halcyon Hybrid Flex Inverter Series: This is the top of the line series. It gives you the opportunity to connect up to 8 indoor air handler units to the single outdoor condensing unit. It works with wall-mounted, cassette in ceiling and slim duct indoor units. The outdoor unit is the Fujitsu AOU48RLXFZ. Top efficiency ratings are 17 SEER and 9.8 HSPF.

Fujitsu Wall Mounted Series: The air handlers mount high on a wall and offer capacity up to 12,000 BTU capacity. They can be used in systems with up to 4 air handlers. The outdoor units for this series are the AOU9RLFW, AOU12FLFW, 9R2, and 12R2. Top efficiencies are 23 SEER and 11 HSPF.

Fujitsu Cassette Series: These in-ceiling air handlers show only the grill, for a very discreet look in any room. The outdoor units are the 18RCLX, 24RCLX, 36RCLX, and 42CRLX. The numbers correspond to the number of BTUs they deliver. Top ratings are 16 SEER and 8.5 HSPF.

Fujitsu Universal Floor Ceiling Series: This air handler can be mounted near the floor or near the ceiling, but not free standing. Two sizes of outdoor units are available, the 17,800 BTU 18 RULX and the 22,200 BTU 24RULX. Maximum efficiencies are 16 SEER and 8.5 HSPF.

Fujitsu Large Ceiling Series: These air handlers are designed for single large zones and have 34,000 BTU capacity. The outdoor unit is the 36RSLX with a maximum efficiency of 14 SEER and 8.5 HSPF.

Fujitsu Heat Pump Prices

The price of the Fujitsu Halcyon heat pump system you choose will depend on the capacity of the unit and the number of indoor units it serves. Small, single zone units can cost less than $1,000 while the largest systems cost more than $6,0000.

Summary

Fujitsu heat pumps offer an excellent alternative to central heat pump systems. They are ideal for new construction or for retrofitting older construction where re-doing the duct work for an updated system is not a good option. They work well in both residential and commercial settings.

Fujistu Heat Pumps