Living. Healthy. Healthy Home Solutions. Turn to the Experts. Willis Carrier invented air conditioning in

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1 Healthy Turn to the Experts. SM Living Willis Carrier invented air conditioning in Over 100 years later, we re proud to say Carrier systems are trusted in more homes than any other brand. Carrier continues to be on the forefront of innovative engineering, leading-edge technology, and unsurpassed standards of excellence with advanced features such as Infinity Systems, Puron refrigerant, ComfortHeat Technology, and IdealHumidity. Remove and kill more airborne germs and allergens with the Carrier Infinity System. The most energy efficient heating and cooling system.* Healthy Home Solutions * Total energy costs calculated using ARI Standards 210/240-94, the DOE test procedures (10 CFR, Part 430, Subpt. B, Apps. M and N), and the FTC rep. unit energy costs: $0.086/kWh and $0.91/ therm (16 CFR 305.9). CARRIER CORPORATION A member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX. Rev. 05/

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3 Healthy Living Home Comfort Tailored for You. How clean is your indoor air? The air inside your home could be up to five times more polluted than the air outside your home. Cleaner air starts at your home s heating and cooling system. Turn to the experts at Carrier for your healthy home solutions. Table of Contents 3 Healthy Living Starts Here Your indoor air quality might be more contaminated than you think. 4 Does Someone in Your Family Suffer From Allergies or Allergic Asthma? Having allergies or allergic asthma can make you feel as though you have a cold all the time. 6 Carrier Infinity System Finda complete line of heating, cooling, ventilation, and indoor air quality products customized for your family s needs. 8 Our Integrated Carrier System Solves All of Your Home Comfort Needs Each integrated system component is engineered for superior performance throughout the year.

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5 Healthy Living Starts Here. Why are airborne contaminants such a problem today? With new, tightly constructed homes and better insulation, your energy efficiency improves, saving on heating and cooling costs, but your home can be starved of fresh air. That s when stale, polluted air can recirculate through your heating and cooling system, spreading potentially harmful airborne contaminants throughout your home. Did you know? A single germ can multiply eight million times in just one day. Airborne contaminants can take over your home. Molds, fungi, bacteria, viruses, pollen, dust mite particles, and animal dander can ride in on someone s shoes or clothing, shed from your pet, or enter through open doors and windows. Sunny days shine light on your indoor air quality. When the sun shines through your windows, floating particles in your air become glaringly apparent. A clean house can suddenly appear dirty, but more importantly, these tiny airborne particulates can be inhaled and could affect your family s health. What s in your air? Your indoor air could be up to five times more polluted than the air outside your home.

6 Did you know? Does Someone in Your Family Suffer From Allergies or Allergic Asthma? Approximately 21.9 million adults and 8.9 million children under the age of 18 have been diagnosed with allergic asthma. Considering that most adults spend 90 percent of their time indoors, breathing an estimated 2,700 gallons of air every day, your indoor air could be making you feel sick. Air pollution, inside as well as outside, can aggravate allergies, allergic asthma, and other respiratory ailments, adversely affecting your quality of life. And, if the airborne contaminants reside in the home, controlling the symptoms can be difficult. Allergic asthma sufferers often find breathing to be a constant struggle. Their airways constrict, making the simple act of inhaling and exhaling a battle they may fight daily. Studies have shown that allergic asthma symptoms can be reduced by eliminating common triggers, such as strong odors, dust, and fumes. Allergic reactions can resemble symptoms of the common cold runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, scratchy throat, and breathing difficulties. Reactions can be seasonal, but they can also occur at any time, depending on an individual s sensitivity. Allergens such as pet dander, molds, or fungi can cause allergic responses year-round.

7 Allergy triggers: Common allergic asthma and allergy triggers that may cause attacks include dust, strong fumes, smoke, and other inhaled irritants. Eliminating triggers can help sufferers control their symptoms. So how do germs spread within your home? Airborne fungi, molds, viruses, and bacteria can be drawn into the return exchange connected to your forced-air system and enter into your air ducts. There, these germs could survive and spread into your heating and cooling system. Once they ve settled within your air ducts, germs can become airborne again, dispersing into carpeting and fabrics and onto other surfaces. It s a cycle that feeds on itself. What Can I Do to Improve My Indoor Air Quality? Opening your home s windows daily for 20 minutes will help circulate your indoor air, but higher utility costs make this solution too expensive, and you could be letting in more airborne contaminants along with fresher air. You can change your furnace filter more frequently, but most filters cannot capture and kill as many airborne germs that can make you sick or cause allergic reactions. Carrier s best solution for improving your indoor air quality is the Infinity System. Remove and kill more airborne germs and allergens with the Carrier Infinity System. The most energy-efficient heating and cooling system.* * Total energy costs calculated using ARI Standards 210/240-94, the DOE test procedures (10 CFR, Part 430, Subpt. B, Apps. M and N) and the FTC rep. unit energy costs: $0.086/kWh and $0.91/therm (16 CFR 305.9).

8 Carrier Infinity System Infinity Control The Ultimate Control for Your Heating and Cooling System. Six controls in one. One control gives you complete access to your home comfort system. View your furnace and air conditioner performance, and indoor air quality at the touch of a button, 24 hours a day. Air Conditioner and Gas Furnace The Infinity System is the most energy-efficient system you can buy. The outdoor unit (air conditioner or heat pump) is matched with a furnace or fan coil for yearround comfort and efficiency. Infinity Air Purifier Remove and kill more airborne germs and allergens with the Carrier Infinity TM System.

9 Humidifier Products The Carrier Humidifier adds moisture to the air in your home which may help reduce irritated sinuses, noses, or throats; itchy skin; static electricity; cracked woodwork, wallpaper, and paint; and other problems associated with dry, heated air. The humidifier can even help you save money on your energy bills, since humidified air actually feels warmer than dry air so your control can be set at a lower temperature! Fresh Air Ventilators Carrier Fresh Air Ventilators help keep fresh air circulating throughout your home for improved air-quality comfort year-round. Ultraviolet Germicidal Light Exposure to ultraviolet light inhibits the growth of contaminants on the Indoor Coil.

10 8 Our Integrated Carrier System Solves All of Your Home Comfort Needs. Carrier specializes in creating a customized home comfort system tailored to your needs with our broad selection of residential heating and cooling products. Your Carrier dealer can help you choose the best system for your home, including Carrier-exclusive features that further enhance your indoor environment. 1 Air Conditioner provides reliable, high-efficiency cooling for long-lasting comfort and energy savings. 6 2 Furnace provides reliable, highefficiency heating for long-lasting comfort and energy savings. Available with gas- or oil-based fuel sources Evaporator Coil allows the refrigerant to absorb heat from the air as it passes over the coil s surface. The Evaporator Coil is located within the indoor unit and 2 is also referred to as the Indoor Coil. Carrier recommends the replacement of the indoor section along with the 4 1 outdoor unit to ensure peak system performance and reliability. 4 Infinity Air Purifier removes and kills airborne germs and allergens. 9 5 Infinity Control acts as the command center for your indoor comfort. Precisely set fan speeds, air filtration, and temperatures with one convenient, easy-to-use control. 5 6 Humidifier replenishes moisture to dry air. 7 Fresh Air Ventilator combines fresh outdoor air with conditioned indoor air for improved air quality and maximum efficiency great for today s tightly constructed home. 8 Zoning sets different temperatures for up to eight different areas of your home for truly customized comfort and enhanced utility savings. 9 Ultraviolet Germicidal Light inhibits the growth of contaminants on the Indoor Coil.

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12 Healthy Turn to the Experts. SM Living Willis Carrier invented air conditioning in Over 100 years later, we re proud to say Carrier systems are trusted in more homes than any other brand. Carrier continues to be on the forefront of innovative engineering, leading-edge technology, and unsurpassed standards of excellence with advanced features such as Infinity Systems, Puron refrigerant, ComfortHeat Technology, and IdealHumidity. Remove and kill more airborne germs and allergens with the Carrier Infinity System. The most energy efficient heating and cooling system.* Healthy Home Solutions * Total energy costs calculated using ARI Standards 210/240-94, the DOE test procedures (10 CFR, Part 430, Subpt. B, Apps. M and N), and the FTC rep. unit energy costs: $0.086/kWh and $0.91/ therm (16 CFR 305.9). CARRIER CORPORATION A member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX. Rev. 05/