For Every Budget, For Every Home: Lennox Heat Pumps
Did you know that in addition to air conditioners and furnaces, that the Lennox company also makes heat pumps? Yes they do -- in fact some of the very best heat pumps available today are Lennox heat pumps. Let me describe a few of them for you --
The most inexpensive and economical Lennox heat pump is their Merit series 13HPD heat pump. It uses a direct-drive fan configuration to provide a very quiet operation -- a rated sound level as low as 76 dB. This Lennox heat pump model utilizes a scroll compressor and select models are Energy Star qualified. It also utilizes a high-efficiency outdoor coil for the most efficient operation possible. It is rated at 14.00 SEER and 8.50 HSPF.
A step up from the 13HPD series is the 13HPX series of Lennox heat pumps. This model features in the use of R410A refrigerant, which is chlorine-free. This refrigerant meets the most exacting federal guidelines. This Lennox heat pump is built with a heavy-duty, outdoor steel cabinet made from galvanized steel with a finish that it is very durable. It also features a durable coil guard for protection of the all-important condensing coils with a mesh shield and a PVC-coated steel wire guard.
A step up from that would be Lennox heat pumps in the Elite series. The Elite series model HP13 Lennox heat pump has a five-year limited warranty on covered components, and a 10-year limited warranty on the compressor system. This Lennox heat pump model features drainage holes on the basepan of the heat pump unit so that excess moisture extracted from the air can drain away safely. It also features a durable steel cabinet with a louvered design which allows you easy access for cleaning and maintenance. Another model in the Elite series is theXP13. This Lennox heat pump operates at a sound levels as low as 74 dB. You can use this Lennox heat pump system with their exclusive Humititrol whole-home dehumidification system. It works with a scroll compressor and is rated up to 15.50 SEER and up to 8.50 HSPF. This Lennox heat pump unit is also equipped with a high efficiency outdoor coil. The unit can also be installed in combination with a gas furnace -- you can switch between gas furnace operation or heat pump operation, depending on your day to day needs and fluctuating fuel costs. Finally, from the Dave Lennox Signature Collection is the XP19 Lennox heat pump system. First of all, it operates a very quietly -- noise levels as low as 69 dB, because this Lennox heat pump utilizes their trademark SilentComfort technology. This Lennox heat pump system is also optimized so that it can be used with their exclusive Humititrol whole-home dehumidification system. Company information indicates that this Lennox heat pump will operate at the lower speed range approximately 80% of the time, which will make it less expensive to operate than comparable models. The XP19 is Energy Star qualified, and is rated up to 18.60 SEER and up to 9.30 HSPF -- very impressive indeed! This model also utilizes their Lennox System Operations Monitor. This is an onboard cooling system diagnostics monitor -- a first in the industry -- and will provide you with continuous monitoring of the operation of this Lennox heat pump. It comes with a 10-year limited warranty and has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.
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