American Quilt has unveiled a residential heat pump with a coefficient of performance (COP) of up to 4 and noise levels from 27 dBA to 47 dBA. The startup recently raised €33 million ($35.9 million) from a group of investors.
Quilt has launched its first product: a wall-mounted (or tabletop) heat pump for cooling and heating in residential applications.
“The Quilt system is anchored in our outdoor unit, which is sized to power up to two indoor units,” the US-based startup said in a statement. “This 2:1 ratio means our outdoor units are quieter, more compact and more efficient than larger units, saving you more energy and money than higher ratio systems.”
The system measures 711mm x 965mm x 406mm and uses R32 as the refrigerant. Cooling capacity at 8°C ranges from 2,500 BTU/hour to 20,500 BTU/hour, while cooling capacity at 35°C ranges from 2,500 BTU/hour to 20,500 BTU/hour.
The heat pump has a COP of 4 for heating at 8 C and 2 at -15 C. The COP for cooling is 4 at 35 C.
The new product has an input power of 208/230V and a noise level of 27 dBA to 47 dBA, which the manufacturer describes as “quieter than rain.” It is available in real white oak veneer or a white option that is paintable or wallpaper-ready.
“Quilt is a full generation ahead of the best systems on the market today and is competitively priced at $6,499 per room, excluding point-of-sale discounts,” the manufacturer said. “This includes everything from the intuitive indoor unit, rotary dial for room-by-room control, design-forward outdoor unit, modern app, professional installation by Quilt, support from a Quilt Advisor and ongoing support.”
In mid-April, Quilt raised $33 million in a funding round co-led by Energy Impact Partners and Galvanize Climate Solutions, with participation from Lowercarbon Capital, Gradient Ventures, MCJ Collective, Garage Capital, Incite Ventures and Drew Scott.
“Quilt will launch first in the Bay Area, followed by Los Angeles, and then expand into new markets across the U.S. to meet rising demand for a smart, intuitive, design-forward heat pump option,” the company said at the time.
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