Programmable Thermostats Can Save Homeowners Up To 30 percent on Seasonal Energy Costs
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25, 2009 - Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), today announced the launch of its Emerson Blue™ Selecto thermostat line, the first Spanish-language-only programmable thermostats. The Blue Selecto can offer Hispanic homeowners the opportunity to save up to $250-300 per year on seasonal energy costs and to control the temperature for home comfort.
Today's most efficient home thermostats use easy-to-read text displays that guide users through a series of programming steps. With a Spanish language display, the thermostat gives consumers who prefer Spanish the choice of setting the perfect climate for their home, programming their heater or air conditioner to turn on or off, or lowering or raising temperatures to provide comfortable family time or sleep. The Selecto includes easy-to-follow instructions.
"The Blue Selecto line offers consumers the option to operate a programmable thermostat in Spanish, a language preferred by a large percentage of the Hispanic population," said Geoff Godwin, division vice president of Emerson. "Extensive research into the Hispanic market shows most Spanish-speaking homeowners feeling enthusiastic about the opportunity to use an accurate digital thermostat in their own language."
Programmable thermostats can save consumers up to 30 percent on their household winter energy costs or $250-300 per year. Emerson designed the ENERGY STAR®-rated Blue Selecto thermostat with pre-set time and temperature programs for homeowners who want to quickly and easily improve their energy efficiency without sacrificing comfort.
Emerson has also provided a Spanish-speaking consumer helpline for contractors and homeowners with operational questions.
As part of Emerson's larger initiative to support the Hispanic market, Emerson is also offering Spanish-speaking contractors the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry's first Spanish language NATE (North American Technician Excellence, Inc.) certification preparatory courses on digital thermostat operation.
"Along with our new Spanish-language thermostat, customer helpline and support initiatives, these NATE-approved courses help Emerson Climate Technologies provide the tools that our Spanish-speaking contractors and customers need," said Godwin.
The Blue Selecto thermostat is available in three models, each with Spanish-language display and programming. The Blue Selecto is professionally installed and can be obtained through reputable heating and air conditioning experts located throughout the United States and Latin America. To find local experts, consumers can visit "Where to Buy" at www.EmersonBlueSelecto.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to create innovative solutions for customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
About Emerson Climate Technologies
Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson, is the world's leading provider of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial and commercial applications. The group combines best- in-class technology with proven engineering, design, distribution, educational and monitoring services to provide customized, integrated climate-control solutions for customers worldwide. Emerson Climate Technologies' innovative solutions, which include industry-leading brands such as Copeland Scroll and White-Rodgers, improve human comfort, safeguard food and protect the environment. For more information, visit www.EmersonClimate.com.
About White-Rodgers
White-Rodgers, part of Emerson Climate Technologies and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has been a leading provider of home comfort solutions, including thermostats, gas ignition controls and indoor air quality products since 1937. White-Rodgers' innovative solutions include Emerson Blue thermostats, which are among the most accurate and reliable in the industry. The group is also a leader in communicating electronics for HVAC systems. For more information, visit www.White-Rodgers.com.