Packaged terminal air conditioner

Packaged terminal air conditioners and packaged terminal heat pumps. designed to fit any standard 16- x 42-in. wall sleeve, are manufactured to meet the needs of the hospitality industry in applications such as motels, hotels, resorts, cruise ships, nursing homes, and independent/assisted-living facilities. The units feature the company’s Comfort Guard technology, designed to provide guests with maximum comfort with minimal effort. The units are built to operate at high efficiency with minimal noise. They are energy efficient, have tamper-resistant controls, and use a rust-resistant internal construction. Seacost coil protection is available on some models to help ensure dependability in harsh coastal settings. The units offer an EZ-Access electrostatic filter to help remove airborne allergens and pollutants. This washable filter is treated with an antimicrobial agent to inhibit bacterial growth on the filter through repeated washings. The units can be adjusted by using their on-board controls or with a remote wall thermostat that features random re-start. Air discharge louvers are tamper resistant and designed to prevent foreign objects from falling into the unit. A lockable fresh-air damper cable is built in to allow fresh air into the room. Accessories include an architectural louvered grille in either brushed aluminum or bronze acrylic enamel, stamped outdoor grille, sleeve extension retrofit kit, drain kit, remote central station control kit, and a digital thermostat.

Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor, MI
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