Rheem is pleased to unveil the Rheem Prestige Series 18-SEER, R-410A two-stage premium condensing unit equipped with the Comfort Control² System™(CC²S).  With the addition of this product, the Prestige Series now offers a complete line of air conditioning from 13 to 18-SEER, giving contractors a full menu of energy-efficient home comfort solutions to offer their homeowner customers, the company says.

The industry-leading Comfort Control ² System is exclusive to Rheem, and standard on the 18-SEER Condensing unit.  CC²S is a unique electronic control panel that offers contractors on-board diagnostics and access to operating histories and fault codes on an exclusive 7-Segment LED display that speeds accurate diagnosis and eliminates time-consuming job site trial-and-error diagnosis, the company explains.  Homeowners can access advanced features, such as humidity control, service reminders and arm-chair programming when matching a new Rheem 18-SEER condenser with a Rheem CC²S-equipped air handler and an advanced Rheem Series 500 thermostat.

Other key features of the 18-SEER Condensing Unit, according the company, include:

·       Complete Comfort – A unique two-stage cooling system and on-demand dehumidification control capability.

·       High Efficiency – Minimum18-SEER and EER up to 14.

·       Quiet Operation – A sound limiting compressor blanket, and first-stage low speed operation which leads tosilent operation.

·       Improved IAQ – Avariable speed blower, which supplies constant air circulation, for enhanced air filtration.

·       Dependability – Standard ComfortControl² System™ offers active system protection, guarding from unnecessary maintenance.

The Rheem Prestige Series 18-SEER, RASL Condensing Unit with the CC²S serial communication feature is protected by a 10-year parts warranty, 10-year compressor warranty and a 10-year conditional unit replacement guarantee, the company says.

For more information visit www.rheem.com.