Bryant (www.bryant.com) featured its Evolution variable-speed gas furnace. Spokesman Scott Koch noted that the furnace is extremely quiet and provides a high level of comfort and efficiency. The furnace is available with indoor air quality (IAQ) accessories such as an air cleaner, humidifier, and ultraviolet germicidal light. Bryant also highlighted its new Model ASP automatic home standby generator. This portable generator is fueled by natural or LP gas and will operate indefinitely as long as the natural gas supply is available.
Carrier (www.carrier.com) touted its Infinity system as the only truly integrated system on the market. The Infinity uses a single control to integrate and manage all six comfort functions: temperature, humidity, airflow, ventilation, IAQ, and zoning. Spokesman Mike Branson stated that the new generation Infinity system with its programmable digital control was radically redesigned for ease of use by the consumer and for simplified installation by the dealer. "The Infinity offers unprecedented levels of comfort, energy savings, and peace of mind," said Branson.