BEYOND REPAIR News and information that drives your business. February 2011 I cannot tell a lie! Factory Authorized Parts are truly the best choice for Carrier, Bryant and Payne equipment. In this issue: Factory Authorized TXVs are always the right choice. page 4 Help your customers go ductless! page 7 Win/Win merchandise of the month. page 9 A coil cleaner by any other name... page 10 You ve got questions. Madge has answers! page 11 What are you working on today? TM Carrier Corporation 2011
IN THIS ISSUE Welcome to the February edition of Beyond Repair. This month, we re talking about life, liberty and the pursuit of HVAC/R, and how your local Totaline sales center can help you take your business to the next level. We offer all the products you need for success, from Factory Authorized Parts to Payne equipment, which helps provide your customers with quality, affordable heating and cooling solutions. And this month, we ll be talking about two exciting Payne products duct-free systems and condensing gas furnaces. Find out how duct-free can help open the door with your customers who are currently relying on a window AC unit for localized home comfort. Additionally, we ll tell you how Payne condensing gas furnaces can help you save your customers money and energy. Don t miss out on our preview of February s Win-Win offer this month we re offering an awesome tool kit from Black & Decker. And, we ll introduce you to our brand-new column, Ask Madge. Madge has a wealth of experience in the HVAC/R industry, and is ready to lend her expertise on the Payne product line to you. Of course, Jim will be on hand with new installments of Stump Jim Flynn and Jim s Tips. Exciting product information and awesome new columns all await you this month. So take a minute in the pursuit of your happiness sit back and enjoy the February edition of Beyond Repair, the news and information that drives your business. Jim Flynn Totaline Marketing and Training Manager 2 FEBRUARY 2011
All parts are not created equal. The Declaration of Installation is based on one founding principle: Factory Authorized Parts are always the best choice for Carrier, Bryant and Payne equipment. Totaline sales centers hold these truths to be self-evident, that all parts are not created equal. HVAC/R professionals have unalienable rights to save time and hassle by choosing Factory Authorized Parts. Among these rights are warranty maintenance, UL-certification and the pursuit of exact drop-in replacements. When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one to use generic parts, don't worry. Totaline sales centers carry those, too. It s going to be a Win/Win for everybody BUY BUYQualifying items from your Totaline Sales Center GET FREE Win/Win Merchandise PLUS PLUS a chance to win a $500 Best Buy gift card for you and your counter sales person *Visit www.totaline.com/winwin for offer details. Best Buy is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. and is not associated with or a sponsor of this promotion. Carrier Corporation 2011
Factory Authorized Thermostatic Expansion Valves Always the Right Choice When your Carrier, Bryant or Payne customers have a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) that needs replacing, look no further than your local Totaline sales center. That s because we offer Factory Authorized Parts, which are always the right replacement choice when servicing a Carrier, Bryant or Payne unit. You can count on Factory Authorized TXVs to maintain optimal system performance, reliability and safety, and at the same time allow for ease of installation and serviceability. Factory Authorized thermostatic expansion valves offer a balanced port design, which allows them to be independent of high ambient conditions, all while reducing the risk of an oversized valve. Additionally, the majority of Factory Authorized TXVs have a bleed port ranging from five to 40 percent, which besides equalization provides five to 40 percent extra capacity. Appropriate Factory Authorized TXVs are set to a special superheat adjustment, which keeps the evaporator coil completely refrigerated under Carrier Corporation design specifications. What s more, Factory Authorized TXVs from your local Totaline sales center maintain system reliability. Proper subcooling is specified for Carrier, Bryant and Payne equipment and is usually part of the data plate and technical specifications. Sizing of the valve reflects unit design, to provide an adequate amount of subcooling. Also, Factory Authorized thermostatic expansion valves must comply to stringent internal and external leakage requirements, meaning that they must satisfy reliability requirements per Carrier guidelines as are specified for Carrier, Bryant and Payne products. Factory Authorized thermostatic expansion valves are also made with safety in mind, and have extended connections and enhanced design life. The extended connections allow for a reduced risk of damaging the valve s interior parts and thermostatic element with a torch flame. Factory Authorized TXVs are also manufactured with an enhanced design life 100,000 cycles or 15 years. Aside from the great features Factory Authorized TXVs offer, you ll also find that these valves, like all Factory Authorized Parts products, can help provide you with ease of installation and serviceability. For instance, connections always match Carrier, Bryant and Payne system design requirements. The majority of valves have extended connections, which makes brazing much easier. Also, the presence of a built-in check valve assures bi-flow capability, and superheat adjustments are pre-set, which means there are no adjustable stems on the valves. So when you need to replace a TXV on a customer s Carrier, Bryant or Payne unit, look no further than your Totaline sales center and Factory Authorized Parts, always the right choice! 4 JANUARY 4 FEBRUARY 2011 2011
PG9MX PG9YAB Payne Condensing Gas Furnaces Save Your Customers Money and Energy When cold weather hits, you want to be able to provide fast, affordable solutions to your customers should they have a heating emergency. If that emergency involves needing a new furnace, consider one of the Payne offerings available at your local Totaline sales center. Payne condensing furnaces offer many benefits to your customers, including reliability, affordability, and efficiency. In addition, they require minimal maintenance and provide quiet operation. Because they are fuel efficient, your customers may also look forward to lower utility bills. When you offer your customers Payne condensing furnaces, you re offering them high efficiency, with AFUE ratings between 90 and 95 percent. AFUE ratings allow consumers to compare fuel efficiencies of furnaces, and the higher the rating, the better the efficiency. The Payne PG9UAA and PG9YAB offer the highest efficiency, scoring an impressive 95 percent AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). The Payne PG9MXA offers a 92 percent AFUE, and the PG9M furnace model provides a 90 percent AFUE. These furnaces will help your customers save on their fuel bills as compared to older, less efficient models, and deliver years of reliable performance. Additionally, Payne condensing gas furnaces are backed by a 10-year limited parts warranty, when properly registered 1. All models also feature precise comfort control. Your customers can count on accurate furnace control and performance with the reliable electronic control board that monitors furnace operation. And, all models are housed in a pre-painted, scratch-resistant cabinet that resists corrosion for long-lasting good looks. When customers are looking for high efficiency and great value, offer them Payne furnaces. You can find these and other Payne products every day at your local Totaline sales center. Learn more at www.payne.com. 1 10 Year Limited Parts Warranty through Carrier Corporation.10 Year Limited Parts Warranty available if registered within 90 days; otherwise 5 Year Limited Parts Warranty applies. Other restrictions may apply. See distributor for details. www.payne.com 1-888-41PAYNE CARRIER CORPORATION 2011. A unit of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX.
A change of scenery made simple! Please your customers by pulling the plug on unsightly window air units. Payne duct-free systems are better than ever and available at your Totaline sales center. Keep things simple. Choose Payne equipment, which provides quiet, aesthetically pleasing, energy-efficient, easy to install and affordable ductfree system. It's the perfect solution for customers who need a simple spot cooling or spot heating solution where ductwork is impractical. It s going to be a Win/Win for everybody BUY BUYQualifying items from your Totaline Sales Center GET FREE Win/Win Merchandise PLUS PLUS a chance to win a $500 Best Buy gift card for you and your counter sales person *Visit www.totaline.com/winwin for offer details. Best Buy is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. and is not associated with or a sponsor of this promotion. 4 JANUARY 2011 Carrier Corporation Carrier 2010 Corporation 2011
Help YOur CuStOmerS GO DuCtleSS Offer payne DuCt-free In recent years, duct-free systems have become a popular option for those customers who need cooling or heating solutions in areas of their homes where ductwork is either impractical or impossible. Now, offering duct-free to your customers has been made even easier Totaline sales centers are now offering Payne duct-free systems. Like all Payne equipment, the duct-free systems are made with quality and value in mind, and are available over-thecounter at your local Totaline sales center. Do you have a customer with a noisy, unsightly window AC unit? Or a customer who is looking to heat a space in which it would be difficult to install ductwork? Maybe you have a customer who requires a heating and cooling solution for a bedroom or home theatre, where quiet operation is important. For any of these scenarios, a Payne duct-free system makes perfect sense. The Payne duct-free high wall system features a narrow, lowprofile design, which means the indoor unit will easily fit in with your customer s décor. And, these systems are user-friendly, so your customer will be able to enjoy conditioned air without a lot of hassle. Payne duct-free systems provide an easy-to-use remote control, motorized louvers that help move air throughout the room or can remain stationary, and a dehumidification mode. If your customers are concerned about saving money, Payne duct-free systems are the economically sound choice as well. This system utilizes R-410A refrigerant, and is equipped with an automatic timer and sleep mode to ensure the best combination of comfort and energy savings. Of course, when you offer Payne duct-free to your customers, you ll be providing them home comfort backed by a great Payne written warranty as well. The compressor is protected by a sixyear limited warranty, and the entire system is backed by a two-year limited warranty. The Payne duct-free high wall system is available both in cooling only or as a split system with a heat pump included. For more details on Payne duct-free systems, please visit www.payne.com, or visit your local Totaline sales center, where one of our knowledgeable counter sales associates will be more than happy to assist you in choosing just the right Payne product for your customer. www.payne.com 1-888-41PAYNE CARRIER CORPORATION 2011. A unit of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX.
Avoid burnout. Don t risk using a cheap imitation. Use Factory Authorized control boards, since the brain of their equipment should be UL-certified. It s going to be a Win/Win for everybody BUY BUYQualifying items from your Totaline Sales Center GET FREE Win/Win Merchandise PLUS PLUS a chance to win a $500 Best Buy gift card for you and your counter sales person *Visit www.totaline.com/winwin for offer details. Best Buy is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc. and is not associated with or a sponsor of this promotion. Carrier Corporation 2011
WIN/WIN MERCHANDISE OF THE MONTH Last month, we introduced you to the all-new Win/Win program for 2011. What makes the program really great is that technicians and sales associates will both have the chance to win, on a quarterly basis, a $500 Best Buy gift card. Technicians will still be able to get great free merchandise for purchasing the products they use every day. Each month a new offer will be launched and remain available all year. This month, we re offering a Black & Decker 38-piece project kit. This handy kit features a tool bag filled with all the items you ll need to complete just about any project. From a measuring tape and hammer to a screwdriver and level, and everything in between, this kit offers the tools you require to get the job done, either at work or at home. You ll be eligible to receive the Black & Decker project kit by purchasing two Factory Authorized circuit boards on one invoice. Additionally, you can also take advantage of our January offer a full-zip Totaline logo warm-up jacket. You ll be eligible for that when you buy any Payne furnace or heat pump and four qualifying items, all on one invoice. And, when you fulfill the purchase requirements for your free items, you ll also be able to enter the $500 Best Buy gift card Win- Win Sweepstakes. You can also enter your Totaline sales associate in the drawing, making it a win-win for everyone. For specific instructions on how to fulfill purchase requirements for free items, as well as how to enter into the quarterly drawing for the gift card, please visit www.totaline.com or check your local Totaline sales center for detailed instructions.
A Coil Cleaner by Any Other Name Just Isn t the Same Q. Jim, I just have a question about the coil cleaners that Totaline has available. I needed to clean an indoor evaporator coil, but only the condenser coil cleaner was available. I figured both coils were made up the same - copper tubes and aluminum fins. And the chemical makeup for the condenser cleaner was similar to the evaporator cleaner. I also figured that the condensation on the indoor coil would also help remove any residual chemical that was not rinsed off. I used the condenser cleaner and it did an excellent job. I wanted to know if it is okay to use either chemical to do the job. Thank you. ~Ted Kaneshiro, Air Engineering Co. A. Ted, I spoke with our supplier about your inquiry. While both coils are aluminum fin and copper tube, their installation environment is very different. Indoor evaporator coils are often difficult to access making them very hard to rinse completely with water. Totaline evaporator coil cleaners are made to attack only the dirt and not the metal so that they can be allowed to "self rinse" with normal condensation. Traditional condenser coil cleaners are aggressive and contain reactive ingredients that generate expanding-foam action while working and must be completely rinsed before restarting the system. Inadequate rinsing of reactive/expanding-foam condenser coil cleaners can cause: Corrosion to equipment Irritation or burns to personnel Possible disruption of condensate flow patterns It is perfectly fine to use evaporator cleaner on condenser coils, but you really should not use condenser cleaner on evaporator coils, which will be difficult to completely rinse. Totaline has a complete line of properly formulated coil cleaners to help you get the job done right. Log on to www.hvacpartners.com, look up our Coil Cleaner Selection Chart and read our Useful Tips for Coil Cleaners article. There's a wealth of information in these two documents to help you choose the right coil cleaner for the job. Thanks for the question, Ted. Because we used it here, you ll be getting a free gift. Would you like to be famous AND get a free gift? Then send me a question. If I use it here, you ll get your name in print and a cool gift, just like Ted! James Flynn Jim Flynn Totaline Marketing and Training Manager JIM S TIPS From Factory Authorized Parts to duct tape and wasp spray, your local Totaline sales center has everything you need to get the job done. Additionally, Totaline carries Payne equipment, which is known for its value, quality and reliability, and you can purchase it over the counter, too. Payne offers a full lineup of equipment to meet all your customers HVAC needs. In this issue of Beyond Repair, we talk about condensing gas furnaces and duct-free systems, but these are only two of a wide array of great Payne equipment available at your local Totaline sales center. Additionally, you can purchase: Heat Pumps Air Conditioners Gas Furnaces Fan Coils Evaporator Coils Packaged AC Packaged Heat Pumps And what s more, Payne equipment comes with a limited parts warranty an important selling point when it comes to offering Payne to your customers. Additionally, when you buy a Payne heat pump or furnace, and four qualifying items, you ll be eligible to receive a free full-zip warm-up jacket AND be entered in the Win-Win Sweepstakes. To find out more about this offer, visit www.totaline.com, and to learn about the great lineup of Payne equipment, go to www.payne.com. Totaline Marketing and Training Manager Jim Flynn answers your questions about Totaline sales centers and the HVAC/R industry. 10 FEBRUARY 2011
THE P PAYNE G E HVAC Problems? Madge has the answers! Welcome to Beyond Repair s newest column, Ask Madge. Please, grab a cup of coffee and sit down for a while! I m yours truly, and I m here to help you learn more about how great Payne products can make a world of difference for your business. In each column, I ll be answering questions about how you can put Payne equipment to work for you. The reason I ve been a success in the world of HVAC? Chalk it up to my love of research. I research all the products I buy for my business. From the trucks and vans we use on the job to the toaster we use to make English muffins in the break room, I leave no stone unturned! So when I was looking for a product to offer customers who wanted dependability, quality and value, I searched the HVAC world over and discovered the Payne product line. Let me tell you, that was a wonderful day for Madge s Heating and Air! I started out by visiting the Payne website, www.payne.com. Wow! What a wealth of information! I learned that Payne has been around for almost 100 years, which means they must be doing something right. Their site claims that when you install Payne products in your customers homes, you re giving them more than just a name you re giving them attractive, affordable, dependable products that work. They call this the Payne Promise. Well, that s exactly what I wanted to hear! The best thing? I can buy Payne products over-the-counter at my local Totaline sales center, so I can offer my customers a wide variety of HVAC products, including air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps and duct-free systems. Along with these products, Payne provides a 10-year limited parts warranty, which is music to my customers ears! So I have been providing them with Payne for quite a while now, and they just love it. Your customers will love it, too that s the Payne Promise! Again, so glad to have you here! www.payne.com 1-888-41PAYNE CARRIER CORPORATION 2011. A unit of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX.
Dependability is our value. When you re looking to install affordable home comfort products your customers can count on, look no further than Payne equipment and Totaline parts. The equipment that works hard, is dependable and is easy to purchase from your local Totaline Counter Person. www.payne.com 1-888-41PAYNE CARRIER CORPORATION 2010. A unit of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX.