Advanced air-conditioning systems combine contemporary design with improved
temperature controls and energy efficiency
NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating smart technology in a
stylish package, LG Electronics highlighted innovative new approaches to
in-room air conditioning at the 2008 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant
Show (Booth #3006), which begins here today.
Designed to enhance hotel room decor and provide advanced technology for
improved guest comfort, LG's "Inverter Mirror" and "Picture" Art Cool product
lines allow hoteliers to transform the typical air conditioning unit into a
decorative accent to the guest room. The unique Art Cool Picture system uses
artwork or photography to dress up the room while the Inverter Mirror panel
color can be adjusted to blend with a room's palette.
At the show, LG also displayed the energy efficient "Multi V" system,
which uses a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat recovery system that
operates cooling and heating simultaneously with only one outdoor unit. This
system also provides low operational sound levels and the longest piping
length in the industry.
"Building on our position as a leading supplier of commercial air
conditioner units, the Art Cool and Multi V lines illustrate our commitment to
providing modern energy efficient options for hoteliers and zoned comfort for
hotel guests," said Steve Schmitt, director, commercial air conditioning, LG
Electronics USA. "With improved air flow innovations, and industry leading low
sound levels, guests are treated to a functional and stylish form of climate
control."
ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEETS FLEXIBILITY
The new Multi V series from LG Electronics offers the commercial heating
and cooling industry a unique combination of high energy efficiency with easy
zoning across rooms. For hotels looking to cut down on their energy
consumption, the LG Multi V offers a cost-efficient solution with VRF
technology to ensure guest comfort. In addition, with this system hoteliers
also have the added control of temperature zoning to avoid expending
unnecessary energy in unoccupied rooms.
Specially designed systems with industry-leading pipe lengths use serially
arranged refrigerant pipes to connect to a single outdoor unit with the option
to also connect to others. This efficient system offers outstanding energy
savings, with a wide variety of different types of indoor units. LG's outdoor
units also incorporate a modular design that can easily be scaled to suit the
needs of a particular building, from high-rise buildings, high-end hotels and
luxury resort facilities to commercial buildings and condominium projects.
ARTFUL AIR
LG's unique Art Cool Inverter Mirror line (model LAN125HV) features a slim
rectangular wall-mounted interior evaporator with a one-way air flow system.
Available in a variety of custom finishes, the Inverter line can be fit to
enhance any motel room's decor. This series provides lodging operators with
the "gold standard in protection" thanks to LG's proprietary Gold Fin
anti-corrosive treatment. This system covers the outdoor coil surface and
protects the unit from the corrosive effects of outside air and extends the
operational life of the unit. For coastal areas or environments with high
pollution levels, this feature is especially valuable for operational
longevity.
The Art Cool Inverter Mirror and the Art Cool Picture models are equipped
with a high efficiency plasma air purifying system that uses three different
filtration elements to provide cleaner air to hotel guests. The Inverter line
also incorporates the Jet Cool(TM) system. With this unique cooling system,
the Jet Cool(TM) function allows for quick cooling by disseminating strong,
cool, air at a high speed for 30 minutes until 64 degrees Fahrenheit is
reached. In addition, the Art Cool Inverter Mirror has efficiency ratings
ranging from 16 to 19.7 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficient Rating), which
translates into increased energy savings. The Art Cool Inverter Mirror is
also available in four different BTU levels ranging from 9,000 to 24,000,
while the Art Cool Picture is available in 9,000 - 12,000 BTUs.
An alternative to the Art Cool Inverter Mirror for hoteliers looking to
refurbish their guest rooms or those starting anew, LG's Art Cool Picture
(model LAN121HNP) model combines the style of artwork or photography with the
leading edge technology of an air conditioner to provide an all-in-one
solution. The front panel of Art Cool doubles as a frame with the ability to
hold any photo or picture with a 17.5 by 17.5-inch viewable area. The slim
five-inch deep design of the product ensures that the modern air conditioner
is not obtrusive but rather a complimentary feature to the room.
Using a three-dimensional air flow system, the Art Cool frame provides
even cooling throughout the room by cooling from the front and both sides of
the frame. The result allows hotel guests to quickly personalize room
temperature evenly for maximum comfort. Guests will appreciate that the
Superlight BLDC Motor in the Art Cool provides low operational sound at just
29 decibels on low speed -- less than the sound generated in a library which
registers at 40 decibels. For added guest convenience, this line offers an
optional wireless digital thermostat for easy adjustment of temperature
settings.
ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC.
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North
American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force in consumer
electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States,
LG Electronics sells a wide range of consumer electronics (digital display and
digital media) products, mobile phones and digital appliances under LG's
"Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit
www.LGusa.com.
SOURCE LG Electronics USA, Inc.
John I. Taylor of LG Electronics USA, Inc., +1-847-941-8181, jtaylor@lge.com,
or Ojas Naik, +1-312-397-6008, ojas.naik@ogilvypr.com
