M1 Equipment Transition

In 2023, the US Department of Energy (DOE) updated energy efficiency testing standards. It now uses M1 testing with the intention of reducing energy consumption in the US. In compliance with the new testing standards, we now have M1 equipment available. Please see below for more details about each product category.

Air Conditioners

  • DRAC15A, DRAC14A, & DRAC13
  • Easily Accessible Control Panel
  • Inverter Compressor Models Available
  • Bluetooth Connectivity Models Available
  • ​​​​​​​5-Year Parts Warranty

Heat Pumps

  • Efficiencies up to 15.2 SEER2/ 11.7 EER2/ 8.1 HSPF2
  • ​​​​​​​Sound Rating as low as 72 dB
  • ​​​​​​​Easily Accessible Control Panel
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  • 5-Year Parts Warranty

Furnaces

  • AFUE Rating options from 80%-96%
  • Direct Spark Ignition System
  • Bluetooth Connectivity Models Available
  • 5-year Parts Warranty & 10-15 Year Heat Exchanger Warranty

Air Handlers

  • All-Aluminum Coils
  • Up to 3+ Stage Airflow
  • Bluetooth Connectivity Models Available
  • DRF2TA and DRF1PA Front Return Units Available
  • 5-year Parts Warranty & 15-Year Heat Exchanger Warranty

Coils

  • All-Aluminum Cased Coils
  • Multi-positional
  • Factory Installed Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV). Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) Optional
  • 5-Year Parts Warranty

Additional Resources

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