08.07.2011: Vaillant, one of Europe’s leading heating technology manufacturers, has added to its renewable portfolio with the launch of its new geoTHERM air range of air to water heat pumps (AWHP), suitable for a wide range of applications in new build and refurbishment properties.
Available from July 2011, the geoTHERM air range will consist of three models – 7kW, 12kW and 15kW – each of which will provide maximum comfort and efficiency, combined with simple installation, smooth operation and advanced diagnostics.
The geoTHERM air products are the latest addition to Vaillant’s range of heat pumps, which already incorporates both air to air and ground source units. For more than ten years, Vaillant heat pump systems have been widely selected by both domestic and commercial customers across mainland Europe and have now been proven in the UK to deliver energy efficient heating as well as cooling across a variety of different applications.
The geoTHERM air range utilises advanced evaporation technology, as a high efficiency evaporator with an injection system significantly boosts the heat transfer process within the air to water heat pump, increasing the efficiency of the system.
As you would expect from Vaillant, the geoTHERM air has high efficiency ratings and utilises zero ozone depleting potential (ODP) refrigerants and it also generates temperatures of up to 60°C for domestic hot water, which is higher than many AWHPs available in the UK.
Every geoTHERM air AWHP is equipped with a self-diagnostic tool and intelligent control for optimisation of the heat pump. It comes as a complete and compact outdoor unit, with a sealed refrigerant circuit, which means that no refrigerant handling is necessary.
Vaillant has also employed its unique Piharmonic system in geoTHERM air range, ensuring that the heat pumps operate extremely quietly, and minimising system noise at key times of the day. The low noise element is achieved via a combination of a sound-insulated framing module and a vibration-absorbing base plate.
Dave Lacey, Commercial Director (UK & Ireland) comments: “Vaillant air to water heat pumps are extremely efficient products. In certain conditions the heat pumps are able to turn every 1kW of electrical energy into 4kW of heat for a property – that’s 400% energy efficiency. This allows the new geoTHERM air range to provide energy for space heating and hot water in more environmentally friendly manner than most conventional heating systems.”
The geoTHERM air AWHP comes with a comprehensive two-year parts and labour warranty supported by a market leading service department.
About Vaillant
The Vaillant Group is an international family-owned company with a tradition of more than 135 years. In its core business of heating technology the company is the second-largest European manufacturer in this branch. In addition, the Vaillant Group is active in the branches of ventilation and air-conditioning technology. The company develops and manufactures its products and services at sites in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Turkey and China. The Vaillant Group is present in over 20 countries with own national sales companies, and exports to more than 60 states.
An important focus of the Vaillant Group is on products and systems that use renewable energies. There is a growing demand for these products across Europe. This applies above all to heat pumps, which utilise the heat from the earth or the ambient air, and solar thermal systems. Another important pillar is hybrid systems. They combine renewable energies with various heating appliances to provide especially efficient and intelligent systems.