--PTAC Energy Efficiency up to 12.1 EER and 3.5 COP--

New York, NY, Mar. 19, 2012 – An industry leader in room air conditioners, Haier is now introducing a new line of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs) designed to offer reliability, quality, and comfort for consumers who are the end users of traditional PTAC applications. Applications include hotels and motels, senior care facilities, dormitories, military housing, and some residential applications.

For many years now, Haier has dedicated itself to making home comfort products that are energy efficient, quiet, easy to maintain, and most importantly, that cool or heat properly and efficiently. With this in mind, Haier’s PTAC line includes thoughtful features like an attractive digital thermostat module that can be either wall mounted or left in the unit, an intelligent control board, easy access cleanable filters, and an aesthetically pleasing cabinet design that fits well in any application from a dorm room to a luxury hotel.

“As a leader in the room air conditioner market in the US as well as globally, Haier understands the unique needs of the industry,” said Tom Kelly, vp of the air conditioning group, Haier America. “PTACs are a logical evolution of the brand and we bring unique expertise to the market. Haier delivers a quality product that offers quiet operation, energy efficiency, easy maintenance, and features that users have come to expect in a PTAC product.”

Some of the key features on Haier’s PTAC systems include quiet operation of the units with a separate indoor and outdoor motor design and Energy Efficiency up to 12.1 EER. All units meet the new 2012 DOE PTAC efficiency requirements. Haier’s universal 16”x 42” chassis fits all sleeves and units also feature built-in self-diagnostics, room freeze protection and are front desk control compatible.

For distribution opportunities please contact Kevin Waldo at kwaldo@haieramerica.com.

About Haier

Based in the landmark Haier Building in midtown Manhattan, Haier America is a division of the multinational Haier Group, the world’s #1 major appliance brand as ranked by Euromonitor International 2011, and a global leader in consumer electronics. Haier employs more than 70,000 people around the world and distributes products in more than 165 countries and regions with global revenues reaching $20.7 billion in 2010. Haier is an Official Marketing Partner and the Official High Definition Television of the NBA, and proud supporter of the National Parks Conservation Association. For more information, please visit www.haieramerica.com. You can also become a Fan of Haier America on www.facebook.com/Haieramerica or follow Haier America via Twitter @haieramerica.