Heating & Cooling
Products.
We offer high quality, high efficiency heating, cooling and air-quality products and services to make your home more comfortable and save you money!
Mechanical Energy Systems works with many of the most respected and well-know manufacturers in the industry to bring you only the best solutions to your home comfort needs.
Featured here are some of the high quality equipment we sell and install to make your home comfort all it can be. Contact your Mechanical Energy Systems comfort consultant to learn more about these and other of our product offerings.
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Thermostats
- Air Cleaners
- Indoor Air Quality
- Hot Water Boilers
- Humidifiers
- Garage Unit Heaters
Today's air conditioners are more comfortable and efficient then ever.
Whatever size your home, whenever you need cool, comfortable, cleaner air, we're dedicated to providing the very best investment you can make in ensuring the comfort of you and your family.
TRANE XR14
Long-lasting reliability and durability makes the XR14 a smart investment in comfort. The XR14's SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of up to 14.00 makes it an energy-efficient choice for home comfort. The Increased efficiency of the XR14 may even substantially lower your home cooling costs. Durability is built in. The materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and reliability.
TRANE XL14i
The unique mounting of the shaft down fan motor improves both airflow and performance. Your entire family will appreciate the increased delivery of better air throughout your home. Unique Trane engineering provides a low-resistance flow of air for increased comfort throughout your entire home. The XL14i's SEER rating of up to 15.00 makes it an energy efficient choice for home comfort. Increased efficiency may substantially lower your home cooling costs. Materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and reliability.
TRANE XL19i
The XL19i is among the industry's most efficient air conditioners on the market. The XL19i's SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of up to 19.50 is among the highest energy efficiency rating of any air conditioner available today. The XL19i has two compressors: one for milder weather and a second larger compressor for those extremely hot days. It's like having two units in one. The XL19i delivers quiet comfort with variable-speed fan motor adjusts speed to quietly provide maximum comfort. Always durable, the materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and durability.
TRANE XL16i
The TRANE 16i delivers flexible family comfort. With a The SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of up to 17.15 the XL16i makes it an energy efficient choice for home comfort. That increased efficiency may substantially lower your home cooling costs. Two stages of cooling meet any outdoor climate conditions and prevent interior temperature swings. Materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and reliability.
CARRIER 24APA5
The Carrier 24APA5 Performance Series Central Air Conditioner delivers efficient, environmentally sound air conditioning with up to 15 SEER. The 24APA5 features WeatherArmor™ - a Carrier innovation that protects outdoor units from weather and increases durability and Puron® Refrigerant - the environmentally sound refrigerant designed not to harm the earth's ozone layer.
CARRIER 24ANA1
This Carrier Infinity Series Central Air Conditioner is their best and most efficient air conditioning system. With superior indoor air quality and a SEER rating of up to 21, the two-stage 24ANA1 features Infinity Control - Carrier's revolutionary home comfort control with optional zoning and remote access. This Carrier air conditioner also features WeatherArmor™ - a Carrier innovation that protects outdoor units from weather and increases durability and Puron® Refrigerant - the environmentally sound refrigerant designed not to harm the earth's ozone layer.
MR. SLIM® DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONERS
Make your home more quiet and comfortable with Mr. Slim Ductless air conditioners. Mr. Slim air conditioning systems have three main components: An indoor air handling unit, an outdoor condensing unit and a remote controller. The sleek wall-mounted units fit discreetly on the wall. You don't need ductwork or window space. The outdoor unit is slim and requires minimal ground space pr service clearance.
All winter long, you depend on your furnace to meet the heating needs of your home and your family. Beyond performance, we also provide you with options for energy-efficient operation. Some of our furnaces even operate at over 90% efficiency, which means that 90% of the fuel you pay for is actually converted into heat for your home.
TRANE XV90
The SV90 is a top-of-the-line two stage variable speed gas furnace that provides superior performance and efficiency. The XV90 is rated with up to 93%+ AFUE for maximum efficiency. The variable-speed-fan motor adjusts speed to provide a consistent flow of warm, comfortable air. Materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and durability.
TRANE XL90
Two-stage heating for gentle warmth, the XL90 is rated with a 92%+ AFUE. Two-stage heating helps prevent temperature swings. Materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and reliability.
TRANE XT90
Whatever your heating needs, the XT90 single stage furnace, provides energy-efficient comfort. The XT90 features a 90%+ AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency). High efficiency blower motor provides a consistent flow of warm, comfortable air, while operating quietly and efficiently. Materials for all components are tested again and again for long-lasting performance and reliability.
CARRIER Infinity 96
Quiet and Durable, the Carrier Infinity 96 offers the ultimate energy efficiency and cost savings - up to 96.6% AFUE. It also features the revolutionary Infinity heating and cooling system - the only system that combines Carrier technologies such as Hybrid Heat, ComfortHeat, IdealHumidity and Puron Refrigerant - allowing you to enjoy the freshest, cleanest air that Carrier offers. The system has intelligence at its core, and even detects when your air filter needs to be replaced. The Infinity system is so advanced it automatically adjusts for peak efficiency and performance.
CARRIER Infinity 80
Carrier's Infinity 80 offers efficiency and cost savings of up to 80% AFUE. It also features the revolutionary Infinity heating and cooling system - the only system that combines Carrier technologies such as Hybrid Heat, ComfortHeat, IdealHumidity and Puron Refrigerant - allowing you to enjoy the freshest, cleanest air that Carrier offers. The system has intelligence at its core, and even detects when your air filter needs to be replaced. The Infinity system is so advanced it automatically adjusts for peak efficiency and performance.
Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home's temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you're away or sleeping. They are more convenient and accurate than manual thermostats and improve your home's comfort while they help you save energy. They contain no mercury, like many conventional thermostats and they use less energy, so they're better for the environment. Programmable thermostats save energy by offering convenient, pre-programmed temperature settings - settings that try to anticipate when it's convenient for you to scale back on heating or cooling. If you are like many homeowners and work outside the home during the day and have a different schedule on the weekend, a programmable thermostat can offer many benefits, and the return on your investment is usually within 1 year.
CARRIER INFINITY CONTROL PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
The Infinity Control is Carrier's revolutionary home comfort control with optional zoning and remote access. With intuitive prompts and IdealHumidityâ„¢ for exacting comfort the Infinity Control is your home comfort system's command central featuring the largest temperature display in the industry and large easy-to-push buttons. Take advantage of day-at-a-glance 7-day programming and available models with up to 8-zone capacity. Exclusive TrueSense dirty filter detection even reminds you when it's time to change your media filter.
HONEYWELL VISION PRO 7-DAY TOUCH-SCREEN PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT RTH8500D
Control Temperature, Humidification, Dehumidification and Ventilation from one device. Easy to use with battery backup and backlit touch screen display, Honeywell's new VisionPRO thermostat is detachable for easy "armchair programming". It features top-of-the-line features and intuitive programming logic that responds to contractors needs and homeowner's choices with simple, touch screen interaction - no owner's manual necessary.
Up to 90% of our time is spent indoors and much of that time is spent at home. Polluted air in your home can negatively affect your family's health. EPA studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor air levels of many pollutants may be 2-5 times and occasionally more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. We offer a variety of air filtration systems that provide your family with the cleanest air available.
TRANE CleanEffects™
TRANE CleanEffects utilizes patented, breakthrough air cleaning technology to remove up to an astounding 99.98% of airborne allergens from the air that passes through the filter, making it 8 times more effective than even the best HEPA room filters and up to 100 times more effective than a standard 1" filter. What's more, TRANE CleanEffects has been performance-tested by LMS Technologies and Environmental Health and Engineering, Inc. (EH&E), and the results verified by professors from the Harvard School of Public Health, so you know you're getting an air filtration system like no other.
TRANE PERFECT FIT
A TRANE Perfect Fit air cleaner is the innovative choice for a cleaner, more comfortable home. Adding a TRANE Perfect Fit air cleaner to your central cooling and heating system can make a huge difference in the indoor air quality of your home while using less energy than a 40-watt bulb.
HONEYWELL ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS
The Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner is an advanced and easy-to-use, whole-house solution that traps and filters up to 98% of pollutants from the air passing through your heating and cooling system. This advanced air cleaner captures microscopic impurities like dust, smoke and smog particles in addition to larger particles like mold spores and cat dander. It works by placing an electric charge on airborne particles, and then collecting the charged pollutants like a magnet. Plus, you can say goodbye to monthly filter replacements by simply washing the air cleaner cells in your dishwasher or sink.
HONEYWELL MEDIA AIR CLEANERS
A standard 1-inch furnace filter offers only limited capture of airborne particles and pollutants compared to the deep-pleated media filter found in a Honeywell Media Air Cleaner. Deep pleated filters take several square feet of filtration material and fold it over and over to provide several times the surface area of filtration material versus a standard 1-inch filter. The result is highly effective cleaning efficiency against even the smallest particles.
We offer a variety of products and systems designed to improve your overall indoor air quality. From air to air heat exchangers to humidifiers to heat-recovery ventilators and even ultra violet air treatment products, you'll be pleased with our wide variety of Indoor Air Quality solutions.
HONEYWELL UV Air Treatment
Honeywell's Ultraviolet (UV) Air Treatment Systems zap mold spores and certain live, airborne bacteria passing by the lamp to prevent them from being re-circulated into your home's air. The shortwave lights, similar to those used in hospitals, laboratories and commercial kitchens, are easy to add to your existing heating and cooling system. Plus, the long-life lamps are easy to replace when needed.
The Honeywell UV Air Treatment System can kill up to 87% of certain airborne bacteria* in the air passing through your heating/cooling system, reducing the presence of these harmful agents in the air your family breathes.
*Test performed shows a single-pass kill rate of serratia marcescens bacteria in a clean metal 12"x25" duct at an airflow of 2000 cfm using new lamps.
Mechanical Energy Systems offers a wide range of boiler solutions from 93% efficient modulating systems to cast-iron boilers. We also install radiant flooring by Wirsbo. Contact your Mechanical Energy Systems representative for more information.
Mechanical Energy Systems sells and installs a variety of premium Humidifiers. Proper humidity provides a more comfortable living environment at a lower temperature, so you can turn down your thermostat for energy savings.
HONEYWELL FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIERS
Honeywell flow-through humidifiers maintain your home's most comfortable humidity level automatically with a Honeywell Whole-House Flow-Through Humidification. Controlling humidity also means moisturizing dry air to prevent damage to hardwood floors and woodwork.
Flow-through Humidification direct the airflow from your heating and cooling system to pass through a moisture filled pad, so the air stream picks up moisture evenly and distributes it throughout the home.
Home comfort extends to your garage. Mechanical Energy Systems offers heating units that can bring a breath of fresh, warm air into your garage.
CAYENNE GARAGE HEATER
The new Cayenne separated combustion unit heater from Healthy Solutions offers sizes of 45,000 through 125,000 btuh in a low profile cabinet design it is perfect for residential garages and workshops. Separated combustion units are also ideal for installations that may be dusty, slightly corrosive, humid, or in buildings that have a slight negative pressure.
Duct cleaning.
Expert duct cleaning from Mechanical Energy Systems could be the healthiest home improvement you'll ever make.
Have your ducts cleaned with the most advanced cleaning and removal equipment available. Indoor air pollution can cause or aggravate a variety of health problems from headaches and sinus irritation to allergies and asthma. Your heating or cooling system furnace can spread the dust, dirt, pollen, animal dander and other contaminants that collect in your duct work into your home's air.
Faced with the importance of indoor air quality, people are looking at air duct cleaning as a way to solve indoor air quality problems. Even high-quality heating and cooling system components can become contaminated with pollen, dust, mold and other debris. These contaminants may cause allergic reactions in some sensitive people.
Professional and experienced duct cleaning from Mechanical Energy Systems cleans all of the various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems. These components include the supply- and return- air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, cooling coils, condensate drain pans (drip pans), fan motor and fan housing and the air handling unit housing. Mechanical Energy Systems offers comprehensive duct cleaning. It is important to have all of the components cleaned so that your system will not become contaminated by un-cleaned parts.
Mechanical Energy Systems takes preventative steps to protect your home and family from exposure to dislodged contaminants during the cleaning process. We utilize HEPA filtration on the cleaning equipment.
Contact Mechanical Energy Systems to learn more about duct cleaning and to arrange for a free consultation.
For expert duct cleaning from Mechanical Energy Systems, customers in the St. Cloud area, including Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park, St. Joseph, St. Stephen, Rice, Foley, Avon, and Cold Spring, should call 320-253-4859. NEW! Customers in Richmond, Becker, Monticello and Big Lake can also call us locally at 763-262-4477!
Breathe easy.
Air pollution is an issue that concerns everyone, but we tend to think it only exists outside.
Up to 90% of our time is spent indoors and much of that time is spent at home. Polluted air in your home can negatively affect your family's health.
EPA studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor air levels of many pollutants may be 2-5 times and occasionally more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels.
These levels of indoor air pollutants are of particular concern because it is estimated that most people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors.
Unlike outdoor air, indoor air is recycled again and again. This causes it to trap and build up pollutants. Common pollutants include dust, mold and spores, pollen, pet dander and smoke.
Knowing what causes poor indoor air quality and how to detect the problem areas is the first step to cleaner air and a healthier living environment. Some illnesses related to poor indoor air quality may include headaches, nose bleed, fatigue, bronchitis, eye irritation, sinus irritation, dizziness, and symptoms of asthma.
Air Quality Facts
- About 40,000 dust mites, a common cause of household allergies, can be found in only one ounce of dust.
- The EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public health.
- EPA studies indicate that indoor levels of many pollutants may be 25 times, and occasionally more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. In general, indoor air is four to five times more polluted than outdoor air.
- In the last 30 years, the number of people with asthma has gone up by almost 60%.
- 87% of American homeowners are not aware that pollution may be worse inside their homes than outdoors.
- Because they breathe faster than adults, children inhale 50% more air per pound of body weight than adults and are especially sensitive to air quality problems.
- Over 28 million Americans suffer from hay fever and other allergies.
- According to a study by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, indoor air contaminants are responsible for half of all illnesses.
- Many ordinary activities such as cooking, cleaning and redecorating can spread indoor pollutants.
- Most homes generate about 40 pounds of dust per year for every 1.500 square feet of space.
CO Testing.
What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas often formed in the process of incomplete combustion of organic substances, including fuels. It is dangerous because it interferes with normal oxygen uptake for humans and other living organisms needing oxygen to live
Why should I be concerned about Carbon Monoxide (CO)?
CO is a gas that can build up to dangerous concentrations indoors when fuel- burning devices are not properly vented, operated, or maintained. Because it has no odor, color or taste, CO cannot be detected by our senses. It is estimated that unintentional CO exposure accounts for an estimated 500 deaths in the United States each year. Poisoning contributes annually to more than 2,000 deaths in the United States.1 In addition, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 8,000 to 15,000 people each year are examined or treated in hospitals for non-fire related CO poisoning. Breathed over long periods of time, low concentrations of CO may also contribute to other illness. Fortunately, simple measures can be taken to prevent CO problems. One such action is the installation of a CO alarm to detect potentially deadly conditions.
How can I protect myself and my family from CO poisoning?
Simple measures can be taken to prevent CO problems. Make sure that all your fuel burning appliances and heating devices are properly vented and maintained. Know the symptoms of CO poisoning. Finally, do detect potentially deadly conditions, install and maintain CO alarms in your home in accordance with Minnesota's CO alarm law.
1. Properly vent and maintain fuel-burning appliances.
Homes with fuel-burning appliances such as gas furnaces, water heaters, ovens, and fireplaces or homes with attached garage are more likely to have CO problems than those homes not using these appliances. You should have your fuel-burning appliances checked by a qualified heating contractor every year to look for possible problems. The following signs may indicate a CO problem:
- Streaks of soot around fuel-burning appliances;
- Absence of an upward draft in your chimney;
- Excess moisture found on windows, walls, or other cold surfaces;
- Excessive rusting on flue pipes, other pipe connections, or appliance jacks;
- Orange or yellow flames (should be blue) in your combustion appliances;
- Smoky smells-don't assume your fire alarm works;
- Fallen soot in the fireplace;
- Small amount of water leaking from the base of the chimney vent, or flue pipe;
- Damaged or discolored bricks at the top of your chimney; and
- Rust on the portion of the vent pipe visible from the outside.
- Never use a barbeque grill or portable gas generator indoors. Never heat your home using an oven designed for cooking.
2. Know the symptoms of CO poisoning.
The health effects of breathing in CO depend on the concentration of CO in the air, the duration of exposure, and the health status of the exposed person. For most people, the first signs of exposure to low concentrations of CO include mild headache and breathlessness with moderate exercise. People with heart disease are more likely to be affected by CO, even at low concentrations. Continued exposure can lead to flu-like symptoms including more severe headaches, dizziness, tiredness, and nausea that may progress to confusion, irritability, and impaired judgment, memory and coordination. CO is called the "silent killer" because if the early signs are ignored, a person may lose consciousness and be unable to escape to safety. Under certain conditions, lethal concentrations of CO have occurred within 10 minutes in the confines of a closed garage with a car engine running inside or when a portable generator is used in or near a house.
3. Install and maintain CO alarms in your home.
As of August 1, 2008, Minnesota State Law requires that single family homes have at least one operational CO alarm within 10 feet of every room legally used for sleeping (see Minnesota Statute, 299F.50). Multi-family or apartment homes must have alarms starting August 1, 2009. All CO alarms should be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to conform to the latest Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Standards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for placement of your CO alarm and also note the suggested replacement date. For additional information on CO alarms, call 651-201-7200 or visit HYPERLINK "mailto:www.fire.state.mn.us" www.fire.state.mn.us
Radiant Heat.
Indoor air pollution is comprised of primarily three sources.
Space
Every square foot of your home can be fully utilized. Radiant floor heating allows you to design your home to suit you rather than your heating engineer.
Hygiene
Healthy indoor environment. There will be less dust and the hygienic environment will be improved, helping to reduce house dust mites.
Aesthetics
Radiant floor heating permits freedom for interior design. You can furnish as you like, no radiators to determine how the furniture should be placed.
Labor saving
Cleaning of the floors is easier and wet floors dry very quickly.
Comfort
Radiant heat will provide the highest comfort levels. Radiant Underfloor Heating is considered by some to be a luxury; the actual cost, however, is very competitive.
Silence
Compared to radiator systems, there is no noise.
Cost effective
Saves energy and running costs. Energy saving can be achieved with radiant underfloor heating.
Ease of control
Small temperature difference between the floors means the system is practically self regulating.
Adaptable
The installation is fast and simple.
Low-temperature system
It is possible to use different heat sources – the water in the pipes can be heated by using oil burners, gas burners, solar energy, electricity etc.
Dual Fuel.
A dual fuel heating system combines two heating sources to best fit your home and tailor your energy needs.
In a dual fuel heating system, an electric heat source, such as a boiler, plenum heater heat pump (air source or geothermal) is used in conjunction with fuel oil, propane, natural gas or wood heat as the back-up heating system.
Dual Fuel is a controlled electric heating program, which helps save money and conserve energy. When demand for electricity is high the electric heat source is shut off, or controlled (for a certain number of hours per heating season) with a maximum continuous control time of hours during a day. During control periods, your home's back-up system provides the heat you need.
Maintenance.
Indoor air pollution is comprised of primarily three sources.
Airborne Particles: Even though they’re not usually visible with the naked eye, airborne contaminants like dust, pollen, dirt, pet dander, insulation and carpet fibers, are usually the largest of the pollutants. These larger airborne particles can cause hay fever and aggravate many different symptoms of asthma.
Biological Contaminants: These contaminants typically thrive in warm humid environments. Very small, they can get past the bodies natural filtration systems and get into the lungs. Found in places like bedding, basements and bathrooms, biological contaminants include mold spores, dust mites, viruses, fungi, bacteria, yeasts and algae.
Odors and Gases: These contaminants can be caused by many sources. Fireplaces, gas ovens, space heaters, water heaters, carpets, garages, pets, cleaning products, furniture, paint, perfumes, pesticides and tobacco smoke are all potential sources. More than a nuisance, some of these contaminants can be dangerous or even deadly. One of the more dangerous of these contaminants is carbon monoxide which can be caused by back drafting heating appliances, poorly maintained fossil fuel heating systems, faulty chimneys, gas cooking appliances, cigarette smoking and idling cars in an attached garage.
No Cost Proposals!
The comfort consultants of Mechanical Energy Systems will access your needs and work with you to decide which systems and components work best for you. You will not get a vague total price. You will be provided with a detailed proposal based on your individual family's home comfort needs.
Contact Mechanical Energy Systems to arrange for a free consultation to make sure you are maximizing your heating, cooling or air-quality systems.
