Johnson Controls Launches Energy-Efficient Air-to-Water Heat Pump

Johnson Controls has launched the next-generation YORK YMAE Air-to-Water Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump – a high-efficiency air-to-water heat pump for the North American market. The YORK YMAE is a sustainable, future-ready solution for offices and schools that want to minimize environmental impact and electrify heating and cooling. The YORK YMAE uses R-454B, a refrigerant that cuts climate impact by nearly 80% compared with R-410A refrigerant. The YMAE will be offered in single and packaged-module configuration.

The YORK YMAE features all new hardware, including new-to-market, electronic vapor injection scroll compressors, updated heat exchangers and an optimized frame. EVI technology significantly improves system capacity and efficiency and allows the YMAE to provide high water temperatures at low ambient conditions.

The modular heat pump features two-pipe and four-pipe versions and serves a wide range of applications. The four-pipe system makes it possible to simultaneously heat and cool different areas of a building by moving heat from one area to another, improving efficiency and occupant comfort. The heat pump’s modular design makes it possible to multiply capacity with a minimal footprint. Up to four modules can be kitted together, factory-tested and shipped as a single unit, simplifying installation and speeding up commissioning.