LG HVAC Solutions Support Energy-Efficient Goals in NAHB’s ‘The New American Home’ 2026
LG Electronics’ new products support the energy-efficient goals established for The New American Home 2026, the official show home of the International Builders’ Show.
TNAH was developed in collaboration with the National Association of Home Builders to help showcase best practices, products and emerging approaches within the building industry.
Engineering for efficiency: LG HVAC’S approach
To accommodate the heating and cooling needs for its large occupancy fluctuations while still meeting the project’s energy-efficiency goals, LG implemented a project-specific, supplemental HVAC product configuration consisting of two 3-ton units dedicated specifically for events. This is intended to support the home’s overall energy reduction as the products remain off until larger events necessitate their use.
Core technologies: LG’s portfolio drives performance
Various LG Air Conditioning Technologies solutions specified for the project are intended to contribute to the home’s performance targets:
LG multi V S VRF solution: This Variable Refrigerant Flow outdoor unit forms the primary VRF outdoor equipment utilized for space conditioning at the project. Its inverter technology is intended to support reduced energy consumption compared to conventional fixed-speed equipment under appropriate operating conditions and system configuration, consistent with applicable performance ratings.
LG inverter heat pump water heater: The ENERGY STAR certified water heating product incorporates inverter-based heat pump motor technology into a compact form factor. It supports electrical consumption savings across wider heating operating ranges of 23 F to 120 F (ambient temperature), based on product ratings and application conditions. With a noise level as low as 42dB(A) and a Uniform Energy Factor of up to 3.93, this product supports high-efficiency water heating applications.
LG ducted and ductless indoor units: The home incorporates a combination of concealed ducted units and ductless indoor products. These products support zoned comfort control, allowing occupants to customize temperature settings in different areas of the home, and may help reduce unnecessary conditioning and associated energy use under typical operating conditions.
LG ThinQ smart home integration: All LG HVAC components in TNAH are integrated with the LG ThinQ smart home platform, enabling remote monitoring and control of the compatible LG HVAC products via a smartphone or tablet when connected to the internet and configured with supported devices. The home also features LG’s AC Smart controller that provides convenient management and control of the multiple HVAC products within the home.
