Carrier Revolutionizes Home Heating and Cooling with Remote Access for the Infinity System

Remote Connectivity Enables Homeowners to Access System Via Internet or Telephone

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 13, 2005 – Reinforcing its position as a leading innovator in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, Carrier today introduced the latest in home appliance technology – Infinity® Remote Access. Infinity Remote Access, gives the homeowner unprecedented control of their home comfort system and allows the homeowner to change their comfort settings from anywhere in the world via the Internet or the telephone.

"Infinity Remote Access is the next phase for intelligent home appliances. Carrier is constantly pushing the residential heating and cooling industry to entirely new levels of innovation," said Liza Mathew, senior product manager – controls, Carrier. "Consumers want forward-thinking products, and we strive to stay ahead of the curve by offering the most advanced products on the market."

With the new Infinity Remote Access, homeowners will be able to maintain control of their entire home heating and air conditioning system, while they are at work or away on vacation. The homeowner will be able to access their Infinity System by logging onto the web site or calling a toll free number.

To Infinity and Beyond

The Infinity Remote Access includes a System Access Module that is installed in conjunction with the Infinity Furnace/Fan Coil and the Infinity Control. Each system has a unique identity and is password protected for security purposes.

The Infinity Remote Access allows the homeowner to access their comfort system status, change time schedule or temperature settings, set vacation schedules and more from anywhere around the world.

In addition, Infinity Remote Access can e-mail and/or call the homeowner with pertinent Infinity System information such as service and maintenance reminders. The homeowner has the choice to select a dealer to receive these notifications for timely service ensuring that their system is always operating at maximum efficiency. Homeowners can be assured of better indoor air quality because the Infinity System monitors these products and automatically reminds the homeowner and the selected dealer via an e-mail notification or phone call when maintenance or service is required.

About Carrier

Carrier Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. It is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), provider of a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.