MILWAUKEE – (March 4, 2011) – The new Acclimate™ Communicating Control from Luxaire® appeals to both homeowners and contractors as it reaches out and communicates with every smart Luxaire device in a home comfort system, from air conditioners and furnaces to other system accessories. The product is offered by Johnson Controls Building Efficiency business unit, the global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase efficiency in buildings.
Homeowners will appreciate the control’s stylish, easy-to-use, high-definition touch screen that ensures precise comfort control, displays maintenance reminders and provides the ability to custom program for convenience and energy savings.
Contractors will find that the unique control design delivers a number of time-saving and business-boosting features, beginning with a simple, four-wire plug-and-play design that eliminates time-consuming wiring and system checking at installation. As components are added to the system, the control’s auto configuration capability automatically recognizes and configures the components based on the comfort settings and operation requirements of the system.
The Acclimate Communicating Control offers contractors other features that contribute to improved profitability and increased selling opportunities, including:
• Advanced diagnostics from a single location, providing contractors with a central point for system setup and diagnostics, saving time, money and extra steps
• A customizable touch screen that allows a contractor to tailor control preferences for each customer and program maintenance reminders that prominently display the contractor’s contact information
• Advanced digital technology to build a real-time system profile, displaying equipment and accessory status that provides contractors with precise information and better control
• Built-in features that create natural up-sell opportunities for additional system accessories and services. Accessories not on a homeowner’s system but available through the contractor are shown on the control display, making the homeowner aware of the accessories and providing the contractor with an opportunity to discuss the product and integrate it into the system.
To learn more about the Luxaire Acclimate Communicating Control, visit www.luxbrightidea.com.
Luxaire® products from Johnson Controls, Inc., include high-performance residential central air-conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and accessories and light-commercial, packaged heating and cooling systems marketed through a network of distributors and delivered to home- and building-owners through independent Luxaire heating and air conditioning dealers. For more information about Luxaire, visit www.joinluxaire.com or call 877-958-9247.
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 137,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful.
Building Efficiency
Johnson Controls delivers products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs in buildings for more than one million customers. Operating from 500 branch offices in more than 150 countries, we are a leading provider of equipment, controls and services for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and security systems. We have been involved in more than 500 renewable energy projects including solar, wind and geothermal technologies. Our solutions have reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 13.6 million metric tons and generated savings of $7.5 billion since 2000. Many of the world’s largest companies rely on us to manage 1.5 billion square feet of their commercial real estate.
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Please Direct Reader Inquiries to:
Mary Mocarski
Luxaire Brand Manager
Johnson Controls’ Unitary Products
507 E. Michigan
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Homeowners will appreciate the Acclimate™ Communicating Control’s stylish, easy-to-use, high-definition touch screen that ensures precise comfort control, displays maintenance reminders and provides the ability to custom program for convenience and energy savings.