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Lennox Introduces Most Efficient Air Conditioner with Low GWP

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Lennox Residential HVAC has launched the SL25KCV Air Conditioner, the most efficient air conditioner in the industry with up to 26.00 SEER2 rating. The new unit features Precise Comfort® technology for fine-tuned cooling and uses low GWP refrigerants, complying with upcoming EPA regulations effective January 1, 2025. A recent survey showed 81% of homeowners prioritize high-efficiency HVAC equipment, with 91% citing lower monthly bills as the main advantage. The SL25KCV operates at just 58 dB and includes features like SilentComfort™ technology, Quantum™ Coil technology, and digital communication capabilities when paired with the S40 Smart Thermostat.

Lennox Residential HVAC ha lanciato il condizionatore d'aria SL25KCV, il più efficiente del settore con un rating fino a 26.00 SEER2. L'unità presenta la tecnologia Precise Comfort® per un raffreddamento preciso e utilizza refrigeranti a basso GWP, in conformità con le prossime normative EPA che entreranno in vigore il 1 gennaio 2025. Un recente sondaggio ha mostrato che l'81% dei proprietari di abitazione dà priorità a impianti HVAC ad alta efficienza, con il 91% che cita le bollette mensili più basse come il principale vantaggio. Lo SL25KCV funziona a soli 58 dB e include funzionalità come la tecnologia SilentComfort™, la tecnologia Quantum™ Coil e capacità di comunicazione digitale quando abbinato al termostato intelligente S40.

Lennox Residential HVAC ha lanzado el aire acondicionado SL25KCV, el más eficiente de la industria con una calificación de hasta 26.00 SEER2. La nueva unidad cuenta con la tecnología Precise Comfort® para un enfriamiento ajustado y utiliza refrigerantes de bajo GWP, cumpliendo con las próximas regulaciones de la EPA que entrarán en vigor el 1 de enero de 2025. Una encuesta reciente mostró que el 81% de los propietarios de viviendas priorizan equipos HVAC de alta eficiencia, y el 91% citó las facturas mensuales más bajas como la principal ventaja. El SL25KCV opera a solo 58 dB e incluye características como la tecnología SilentComfort™, la tecnología Quantum™ Coil y capacidades de comunicación digital cuando se empareja con el termostato inteligente S40.

Lennox Residential HVAC는 SL25KCV 에어컨을 출시했습니다. 이는 업계에서 가장 효율적인 에어컨으로, 최대 26.00 SEER2 등급을 자랑합니다. 이 새로운 제품은 정밀한 냉방을 위한 Precise Comfort® 기술을 특징으로 하며, 2025년 1월 1일부터 적용되는 EPA의 신규 규정을 준수하는 저GWP 냉매를 사용합니다. 최근 조사에 따르면 주택 소유자의 81%가 고효율 HVAC 장비를 우선시하며, 91%는 낮은 월간 청구서를 주요 장점으로 꼽았습니다. SL25KCV는 58dB로 작동하며, SilentComfort™ 기술, Quantum™ Coil 기술 및 S40 스마트 온도계와 연결 시 디지털 통신 기능과 같은 기능을 포함하고 있습니다.

Lennox Residential HVAC a lancé le climatiseur SL25KCV, le plus efficace de l'industrie avec une note allant jusqu'à 26.00 SEER2. La nouvelle unité est dotée de la technologie Precise Comfort® pour un refroidissement précis et utilise des réfrigérants à faible GWP, en conformité avec les prochaines réglementations de l'EPA qui entreront en vigueur le 1er janvier 2025. Une enquête récente a montré que 81 % des propriétaires de maison privilégient les équipements HVAC haute efficacité, avec 91 % citant les factures mensuelles plus basses comme principal avantage. Le SL25KCV fonctionne à seulement 58 dB et comprend des fonctionnalités telles que la technologie SilentComfort™, la technologie Quantum™ Coil et des capacités de communication numérique lorsqu'il est associé au thermostat intelligent S40.

Lennox Residential HVAC hat den SL25KCV Klimaanlage auf den Markt gebracht, die effizienteste Klimaanlage der Branche mit einer Bewertung von bis zu 26.00 SEER2. Das neue Gerät verfügt über die Precise Comfort®-Technologie für präzise Kühlung und verwendet Kältemittel mit niedrigem GWP, die den zukünftigen EPA-Vorschriften entsprechen, die am 1. Januar 2025 in Kraft treten. Eine aktuelle Umfrage zeigte, dass 81 % der Hauseigentümer energieeffiziente HVAC-Geräte priorisieren, wobei 91 % niedrigere monatliche Rechnungen als den Hauptvorteil angeben. Die SL25KCV arbeitet bei nur 58 dB und umfasst Funktionen wie SilentComfort™-Technologie, Quantum™ Coil-Technologie und digitale Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, wenn sie mit dem S40 Smart Thermostat gekoppelt ist.

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  • Industry-leading efficiency rating of 26.00 SEER2, potentially reducing energy bills
  • Early compliance with 2025 EPA regulations for low GWP refrigerants
  • Strong market demand confirmed by 81% of homeowners prioritizing high-efficiency HVAC
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The launch of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner represents a significant strategic move for Lennox, positioning them ahead of the 2025 EPA regulations on HFC refrigerants. The 26.00 SEER2 rating sets a new industry benchmark, potentially giving Lennox a competitive advantage in the high-efficiency HVAC market.

The timing is particularly strategic, addressing both regulatory compliance and growing consumer demand for energy-efficient solutions. With 81% of homeowners prioritizing high-efficiency HVAC equipment, this product directly targets a substantial market opportunity. The integration of digital communication features and smart diagnostics also indicates a shift toward premium, connected home solutions that could drive higher margins.

The product's advanced features, including Precise Comfort® technology and SilentComfort™ operation at 58 dB, demonstrate meaningful technological differentiation that could strengthen Lennox's market position in the premium HVAC segment.

The Lennox SL25KCV Air Conditioner pushes the boundaries of precision and efficiency, consistently delivering perfect air for the home.

RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox Residential HVAC, a trusted home comfort solutions and energy-efficiency innovator since 1895, announced the latest addition to its industry-leading Dave Lennox Signature® Collection with the launch of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner, the most precise and efficient air conditioner availablei.

A recent survey found that 81% of homeowners consider the installation of high-efficiency HVAC equipment to be either extremely or very important to them due to potential savings, with 91% reporting lower monthly bills as the most appealing advantage.ii The Lennox SL25KCV Air Conditioner delivers an unmatched efficiency rating of up to 26.00 SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2)and can help lower energy bills while keeping the home cool and quiet.iii Additionally, its Precise Comfort® technology finely tunes and adjusts cooling output in tiny increments to perfectly match energy use, effortlessly meeting homeowners' desire to help the planet and their wallets.

The introduction of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner precedes an upcoming industry-wide transition,  in accordance with the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to phase down high-hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants by using low global warming potential (GWP) alternatives. This change will take place on January 1, 2025. With substantially lower GWP than previous refrigerants, the launch of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner complies with updated EPA regulations and is formulated to provide peace of mind for years to come. As part of its relentless pursuit of staying ahead of industry standards, Lennox updated its entire product lineup to use 2025 Compliant Refrigerants and will continue rolling those products out over the next several months.

"As the industry transitions to low GWP refrigerants, Lennox is introducing products that meet and exceed regulatory requirements, supporting both sustainability and operational efficiency," said Prakash Bedapudi, Chief Technology Officer at Lennox. "The SL25KCV exemplifies our commitment to providing innovative, high-performance HVAC solutions that deliver industry-leading energy efficiency for homeowners and advance our efforts toward a sustainable future." 

In addition to its groundbreaking 26.00 SEER2 rating, the SL25KCV Air Conditioner's digital communication features maximize accurate control when paired with the S40 Smart Thermostat. Sensors in the equipment make diagnosing issues seamless for dealers, while automatic system adjustments accurately maintain temperature, humidity, and air quality levels for homeowners.

Thanks to SilentComfort™ technology and the air conditioner's variable-speed compressor, the unit can achieve a whisper-quiet operation as low as 58 dB or the sound of a microwave. Additionally, Quantum™ Coil technology and premium quality materials like the composite unit base and top and galvanized steel cabinet prevent corrosion and deliver peace of mind.

To learn more about the SL25KCV Air Conditioner and explore the range of industry-leading products from Lennox, visit www.lennox.com/residential/.

About Lennox
Lennox (NYSE: LII) is a leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable and healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems. Additional information on Lennox is available at www.lennox.com. For media inquiries, contact PR@lennox.com

i Efficiency claim based on comparison of the average SEER2 of the SL25KCV as compared to the average SEER2 of the competitive variable capacity compressor units as published in AHRI (September 2024). Actual system efficiency may vary based on the system match and other factors; consult AHRI Directory for exact system efficiency. Precision claim based on the average cooling capacity range of the SL25KCV as compared to the average published cooling capacity of competitive 20 SEER2+ variable capacity compressor units (September 2024). Averages calculated across the full tonnage range available
ii Survey commissioned by Clear Seas Research on behalf of The ACHR News
iii Actual energy savings depends on several factors, including, without limitation, lifestyle, system settings, home construction, geographic location and duct work

Lennox introduces the SL25KCV Air Conditioner, the industry’s most efficient, low-GWP air conditioner with a SEER2 rating up to 26.00.

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SOURCE Lennox International Inc.

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What is the efficiency rating of Lennox's new SL25KCV Air Conditioner (LII)?

The Lennox SL25KCV Air Conditioner achieves an industry-leading efficiency rating of up to 26.00 SEER2.

When will Lennox's SL25KCV Air Conditioner (LII) comply with new EPA refrigerant regulations?

The SL25KCV Air Conditioner already complies with EPA regulations for low GWP refrigerants that will take effect on January 1, 2025.

How quiet is the new Lennox SL25KCV Air Conditioner (LII)?

The SL25KCV Air Conditioner operates at a whisper-quiet level as low as 58 dB, comparable to the sound of a microwave.

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