HOME MAGAZINE

ANNOUNCES THE YEAR'S BEST IN AMERICAN BUILDING PRODUCTS

NEW YORK, January 4, 2007 -- For the eleventh consecutive year, HOME Magazine editors selected each product based on innovation, durability and practicality. These awards are granted to innovative, eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing items that make people's lives more enjoyable and their homes more functional.

Award-winning products for 2007 included:

Carrier Infinity™ Hybrid Heat™ System

The Carrier Infinity System with HybridHeat™ technology was awarded for its innovative design and energy efficiency. Products included the Infinity Gas Furnace and the Infinity Heat Pump working together as a HybridHeat™ system.

Annual utility savings with a Hybrid Heat System in the Dallas Area is: $727

Annual utility savings are based upon a comparison between a typical 8-SEER air conditioner and 78% AFUE gas furnace system with a hybrid heat system that is installed in a 2000 sq. ft. house with heating and cooling load requirements identified for the Dallas TX area. Annual utility savings will vary based upon actual conditions such as weather, type of structure, duct work efficiencies, and usage. This information is intended for comparison purposes only.

As the established authority for renovation and makeover enthusiasts, HOME Magazine provides nearly 4 million readers with a solid foundation of knowledge about products and price points that empowers them to make informed purchasing decisions. Published 10 times a year with a rate base of 1 million, HOME has a total audience of 3.7 million (according to Fall 2006 MRI). HOME is published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.

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Cathy Christino, 212.767.6271/Amy Scherick, 212.767.4665