Heat pumps are gaining momentum in the market, outperforming gas furnaces for the second consecutive year. Homeowners can take advantage of significant incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act when they install heat pumps. Despite this, the adoption of this new technology is not as rapid as it could be, as changing established heating and cooling systems can be a challenge for consumers.
Paul Lambert, co-founder and CEO of Quilt, is actively addressing consumer hesitancy as the company prepares to launch its new heat pump.
Lambert emphasized, “Regardless of each individual’s current circumstances, our goal is to provide them with an upgrade experience.”
One major concern for consumers is the design of traditional heat pumps, which often feature bulky mini-splits mounted high on walls. Quilt aims to address these design issues by offering a sleeker design that can be installed in more versatile locations within a room compared to competitors. While only a teaser image has been released, the final product will be unveiled on May 15.
Quilt has developed a centralized control system for their heat pump, providing a more user-friendly experience for adjusting temperatures in various rooms. By simplifying the controls to just one physical panel or through their app, users can easily manage the temperature settings throughout their home.
Additionally, Quilt’s heat pump incorporates millimeter-wave occupancy sensors for more accurate room detection, unlike traditional models that use passive infrared sensors. This allows for better energy efficiency by avoiding unnecessary heating or cooling of unoccupied rooms.
With a recent $33 million Series A funding round led by Energy Impact Partners and Galvanize Climate Solutions, Quilt is poised to expand its marketing efforts and installer capacity. The company plans to introduce its heat pumps in select regions initially, with a focus on scaling up operations and reaching a wider market.
