Making comfort sustainable.

A defining characteristic of all-electric heat pumps is using electricity to generate heat rather than burning fossil fuels. Daikin's commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected in the development of our new heat pump models, featuring advanced technology and a refrigerant (R-32) with a significantly reduced environmental impact. With the transition to renewable electricity sources such as solar and wind power, heat pumps provide a sustainable option.

Heat pumps are far more efficient than traditional electric baseboard heaters or gas and oil furnaces. Standard baseboard heating systems generate heat by passing an electric current through a heating element, converting electrical energy into heat. This method typically operates at nearly 100 percent efficiency, meaning every unit of electricity consumed is converted into a unit of usable heat.

In contrast, heat pumps can create up to 4X more heat energy than they use. This means for every unit of electricity used to power the system, a heat pump can transfer up to four units of heat into the home. The key to this efficiency is that heat pumps don’t generate heat; they simply move it from one place to another, requiring far less energy than conventional heating methods.

Modern heat pumps equipped with inverter technology and refrigerants, such as R-32 refrigerant, are designed to maintain high efficiency even when outdoor temperatures drop. Some heat pumps can extract heat from the outside air at temperatures as low as -13°F (-25°C), ensuring a comfortable indoor space even in cold climates.