Johnson Controls introduces the new Coleman Echelon 16 SEER air conditioner, which adds a 2.5- and a 3.5-ton unit to the premium product offering – part of a 2- to 5-ton capacity range that addresses a variety of applications. The unit also equips contractors with a premium unit that meets the efficiency requirements for a 2011 tax credit, the company said.

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 extends the tax credits of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into 2011, but at lower levels, offering tax credits totaling 10 percent of the cost of the improvement, up to $500. Installed alone, the Echelon 16 SEER unit qualifies for a $300 credit. When installed with an eligible coil/furnace/air handler combination, the entire system may qualify for the maximum $500 credit.

The new air conditioner features a control board that is compatible with the Echelon Residential Communicating Control. This new control communicates with all key components in a home comfort system. The unit also introduces MicroChannel coil technology to the Echelon product line and includes the next generation of tube and alloy advancements. These generation changes will provide improved performance in heat transfer and durability. First introduced in 2006, MicroChannel technology has proven itself with nearly a million units operating in the field, the company said.

A fan design that uses technology adapted from aeronautic and defense engineering provides whisper-quiet operation by allowing air to flow smoothly and efficiently across the fan tips. The WhisperDrive System combines this unique fan design with a composite base pan, isolated compressor compartment, electronically controlled fan motor and single-stage compressor to reduce overall sound while raising comfort levels and improving efficiency.

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