The Ruud Corporation

If rock-solid quality and documented dependability are what you look for in an 80% efficient gas furnace then Ruud has just what you're after. In fact, Ruud was recently rated #2 (essentially tied for #1) in a recent survey by the leading consumer advocacy group.

The Ruud UGPL Series Silhouette II Plus 2 LXE Furnace features an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) that is simply the most advanced, efficient, and reliable technology in its class. This motor provides whisper-quiet air delivery thanks to the variable speed DC operation.

By ramping up slowly at startup, this motor completely eliminates the harsh impact noises created by full speed startup in ordinary furnaces. This soft start significantly reduces fan and motor noise so you and your family can rest easy. In fact, the Ruud UGPL Series gas furnace is so quiet that it produces up to 20 less decibels than a standard furnace.

You simply can't buy a quieter 80% efficient furnace.

The two-stage feature of the Ruud UGPL is like having two furnaces in one. On the coldest days, the furnace operates in the high-stage mode at 100% capacity. But on most days, the furnace comfortably conserves energy by operating in the low-stage mode at just 70% capacity.

A two-stage gas valve adjusts the furnace heating output based on demand. When demand is low the furnace will operate in the lower stage, reducing your fuel bill by about 20%. When the demand is higher the furnace automatically cycles up to the higher stage, providing full capacity and more heat.

The lower operating stage also allows the furnace to heat more evenly with less on/off cycling. Instead of frequent blasts of full capacity heat the furnace will provide just the warmth called for without over-heating your home.

The Ruud UGPL Series furnace advances home comfort by eliminating temperature swings from floor to ceiling and room to room. The variable capacity blower smoothly and quietly ramps up or down - based on the demands of your home - to maintain comfort and consistent temperatures at all times.

Many duct systems today do not provide even airflow distribution due to either their age or design. The Ruud variable speed furnace will provide greater air delivery throughout your home, helping to offset the annoying imbalance that many homeowners experience.

And the Ruud UGPL furnace is so efficient that the low constant-fan setting costs about the same to operate as an ordinary 75 watt household light bulb. That's about 1/8 the power consumption of a standard motor.

The lower constant fan speed setting also allows for greater removal of impurities by your furnaces' air filter. Click Here to learn more about air filtration options.

Another comfort-enhancing feature of the Ruud variable speed furnace is the reduction of what is known as "cold blow," or the cold blast of air upon heating startup. "Cold blow" results from cold air that develops in the duct system while the heat is in an off-cycle. When the furnace heater fan cycles on, this cold air is moved very quickly into your home resulting in an uncomfortable draft.

The Ruud UGPL furnace virtually eliminates cold blow with a "soft start," or gradual increase in fan speed over the initial 3 to 4 minutes of the on-cycle. This cold air is combined with preheated air from the furnace blower and is delivered at a slower velocity until it reaches full operating temperature. The result? Improved heating comfort and a dramatic reduction of the uncomfortable drafts associated with ordinary furnaces.

The Ruud UGPL series 80% efficient gas furnace features an exclusive heat exchanger - a revolutionary design so innovative that it carries three patents and a twenty year limited warranty.

It is smaller than virtually any other heat exchanger on the market and is constructed of aluminized and stainless steel to resist corrosion and rust, providing years of trouble free operation.

A central "brain" orchestrates the various functions of the Ruud furnace with digital accuracy. Functions like the blower and inducer motor are monitored for proper operation, increasing safety and reliability. This makes servicing the furnace quick and easy too, saving you time and money.

The Ruud UGPL gas furnace is capable of use in a wide variety of applications, such as upflow (ductwork in the attic), or horizontal (furnace located in an attic or basement), with no modification required.

The UGPL series furnace can be installed almost anywhere in your home, including the attic, crawlspace, garage, closet, or alcove. The return air can be ducted through either side or from the bottom, depending on your particular need.

Best of all, the Ruud 80% efficient furnace can lower your energy consumption by up to 30% when compared to an older, inefficient furnace.

Once in a while, a new technology is developed that gains widespread acceptance through superior function and design. The Copeland Scroll Compressor has gained respect and industry-wide acceptance through time-tested field use and not from laboratory theory. The Copeland Scroll Compressor has proven itself to be the quietest and most dependable ever created. Here's why:

The Copeland Scroll technology is based on the concept of compliance. Two scroll members interact to simultaneously achieve high efficiency and durability. This efficient twisting motion greatly reduces the numbers of parts that can fail while eliminating the inefficient up and down piston motion of ordinary compressors. This unique and patented approach. achieving both radial and axial compliance - provides important advantages:

• Continuous flank contact, maintained by centrifugal force, minimizes gas leakage and maximizes efficiency.
• Radial compliance allows the scroll members to separate the presence of liquid refrigerant or debris, thereby substantially improving durability and reliability.
• Axial compliance allows the scroll to remain in continuous contact in all normal operating conditions, ensuring minimal leakage without the use of tip seals.
• Both radial and axial compliance allow the scroll members to actually wear in rather than wear out.