The judges were also impressed with Stirling Technology Inc. (Athens, Ga.), which captured second place with its energy recovery ventilator, the UltimateAir RecoupAerator 200DX. Carrier Corp. (Syracuse, N.Y.) took third place with the Infinity System.
"Product quietness, as well as its size, is outstanding," one judge said. Another added, "Short height is a big plus in older basement installations. Gas and electric inlet options are a plus, also. Unit is uncluttered and simple in design and layout."