22 Sep 2011
Panasonic has launched a new range of stylish reverse cycle Air Conditioners featuring new energy saving technology to reduce power consumption in the home.
The 2011 range features the new ECONAVI sensor which uses smart technology - area search, absence detection and low activity detection - to moderate the temperature according to room usage, and deliver up to a 30 per cent energy saving while cooling and up to 40 per cent while heating1. ECONAVI is an innovative energy saving concept also featured on Panasonic Washing Machines and Refrigerators.
Shane Quinn, Product Marketing Manager - Air Conditioning, Panasonic Australia, said, "Consumers are telling us they want to make energy savings in the home and our new range of Panasonic Air Conditioners with ECONAVI technology can help them do this.
"This smart technology senses when there are people in the room, and also how much activity is occurring, and automatically adjusts the temperature accordingly so less energy is used. Energy saving is as simple as the push of a button."
For optimum energy saving, the area search mode uses two human activity sensors that can detect activity in the room and direct cooling to the occupied area. The low activity detection mode monitors activity in the room, decreasing cooling when activity in the room is low, while the absence detection feature switches to a slightly less powerful cooling mode when there is no-one in the room.
In addition to ECONAVI, Panasonic's Inverter system makes constant adjustments to provide optimum performance at all times. This extremely precise operation enables quick cooling when needed while reducing power consumption compared to conventional non-Inverter units.
The new models also achieve significantly higher Energy Star ratings compared to their predecessors, in line with growing consumer awareness of the need to reduce energy consumption in the home.
Users may also select Autocomfort mode, which has the added feature of high activity detection to increase cooling when activity in the room increases. Both the ECONAVI and Autocomfort options can be selected easily using the remote control.
Consumers can also enjoy the advantage of having an Air Conditioner and air purifier in one unit. Panasonic's revolutionary e-ion Air Purifying System with Patrol Sensor detects levels of dirt in the air, and initiates the Active E-ion air purification system which then begins to catch and de-activate more than 99 per cent of dust, bacteria, mould or virus as soon as it is detected. The filter is positively-charged to attract negatively-charged particles, ensuring that the air is free from harmful particles, helping to minimise respiratory irritations.
The Mild Dry Cooling feature helps prevent a rapid decrease in air moisture while maintaining the set temperature so the air is less dry, for a more comfortable atmosphere in the home.
The new range has an industry leading operating range from -15° up to 46° so even the harshest Australian temperatures are covered. The line-up's award-winning, stylish curved design has a clean, slim look while the ventless intake grill makes the units easier to clean - perfect for any modern Australian home.
Panasonic has also launched five new cooling only models as part of its extensive Air Conditioning range, including the CS/CU-S18MKR, a new size in the cooling only range.
ECONAVI Reverse Cycle Deluxe Inverter (E Series)2
Model Star Rating Availability RRP
CS/CU-E9MKR 4.5 / 4.5 Stars Available now $1275
CS/CU-E12MKR 3.0 / 3.0 Stars Available now $1495
CS/CU-E15MKR 2.5 / 2.5 Stars Available now $1671
CS/CU-E18MKR 2.5 / 2.5 Stars Available now $2078
CS/CU-E21MKR 2.0 / 2.0 Stars Available now $2254
CS/CU-E24MKR 2.0 / 2.4 Stars Available Oct $2540
CS/CU-E28MKR 2.0 / 2.0 Stars Available Oct $3266
Cooling Only Inverter (S Series)
Model Star Rating Availability RRP
CS/CU-S9MKR 3.0 Stars Available now $1066
CS/CU-S12MKR 3.0 Stars Available now $1308
CS/CU-S18MKR 2.5 Stars Available now $1810
CS/CU-S24MKR 2.0 Stars Available Oct $2254
CS/CU-S28MKR 1.5 Stars Available Oct $2826
The new Panasonic Air Conditioners are available from home appliance retailers. For more information, please contact Panasonic on 132 600 or visit www.panasonic.com.au.
About ECONAVI
"ECONAVI" technology is featured globally on a range of products including Panasonic Air Conditioners, Washing Machines and Refrigerators. It combines Panasonic's sensors and program control technologies to achieve optimal energy saving performance for each appliance depending on the user's living environment or how they use them.
When developing ECONAVI products, Panasonic looks at a number of aspects, including reduced power consumption, ease of operation, reduced CO2 emissions during lifecycle, and using less materials to manufacture the product. More information about Panasonic Australia's environmental activities can be found at www.panasonic.com.au.
1 Compared to a Panasonic Inverter without ECONAVI technology
2 Star Rating - first number cooling, second number heating
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