Samsung Electronics Officially Launches 'EHS Heat Pump Boiler' in Korea

Participation in the Heating Electrification Initiative
High-Efficiency, Low-Carbon Product

Samsung Electronics announced on April 20 that, in line with the government's heating electrification promotion project, it will officially launch its 'EHS Heat Pump Boiler,' which is based on air heat pump technology, in the domestic market.

Samsung Electronics is officially launching the 'EHS Heat Pump Boiler' based on air heat pump technology in South Korea. Samsung Electronics

The EHS Heat Pump Boiler is a heating solution that utilizes ambient air heat and electricity to supply indoor heating and hot water. It can generate more than four times the amount of heat compared to the input electrical energy. Compared to fossil fuel-based boilers, which have energy efficiency below 100%, this product offers higher energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions. In addition, when renewable energy produced by home-installed solar power systems is used to operate the heat pump, energy cost savings can be expected.

Recently, the government announced a plan to supply 3.5 million heat pump products by 2035, with a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 5.18 million tons. To achieve this, 14.4 billion won will be allocated this year, and up to 70% of the installation cost per household will be subsidized to accelerate the transition from fossil fuel boilers to electrified heating.

The newly launched residential EHS Heat Pump Boiler from Samsung Electronics features high-efficiency refrigerant compression technology and anti-freeze technology, ensuring stable performance even in winter. Utilizing heat generated by the high-efficiency refrigerant compressor, the product can supply high-temperature water up to 70 degrees Celsius even at minus 15 degrees Celsius. The outdoor unit is equipped with an electric heater and a freeze-prevention valve to prevent heat exchanger and pipe freezing, and an additional heater is installed at the bottom of the product to assist with drainage. With these features, it prevents a sharp drop in water outlet temperature and device failure caused by freezing, even in extreme cold conditions down to minus 25 degrees Celsius.

This new product is equipped with a large-capacity heat exchanger that maximizes the heat exchange area, resulting in high energy efficiency. The seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP), which indicates heating and cooling efficiency, records 4.9 under the 35°C water outlet condition primarily used for underfloor heating, producing nearly five times the heating energy compared to power consumption. The SCOP under the 55°C water outlet condition is 3.78.

Additionally, this product uses R32 refrigerant, which has a global warming potential (GWP) 68% lower than the R410A refrigerant commonly used in residential air conditioners and other heating and cooling appliances.

Samsung Electronics has adopted a serrated fan design to reduce irregular air turbulence caused by fan rotation, which is the main source of noise and vibration in outdoor units. The serrated fan reduces air resistance, achieving low noise levels of at least 35dB while maintaining powerful airflow.

The new product features a dark gray color and a grill structure that conceals the interior of the outdoor unit, allowing it to blend naturally with its surroundings. With a height of approximately 100 centimeters, it can be installed neatly under a window without obstructing the view. The controller is equipped with a 7-inch touch display, allowing users to monitor and easily control the entire heat pump system, including heating and hot water, at a glance. Furthermore, by linking with the SmartThings application, users can conveniently check and adjust indoor and outlet water temperatures anytime and anywhere.

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Shin Moonseon, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Digital Appliances (DA) Division, stated, "'The EHS Heat Pump Boiler' from Samsung Electronics is a complete solution that combines overwhelming heating efficiency and performance, low noise of at least 35 decibels (dB), and ease of use. We will actively participate in the domestic heating electrification project based on our differentiated technology and service infrastructure."

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