Mitsubishi
Electric’s Ultra Quiet Ecodan PUHZ-AA air source heat pump range has been
presented the prestigious international Red Dot Award for Product Design, an
award that recognises the highest levels of design quality.
The
Ecodan units are designed to provide homes with reliable, trouble free
renewable heating and hot water.
The
design of the new Ultra Quiet unit is highly compact, and the colour
combination of white and anthracite exudes a simple yet elegant appeal, with
the dark colour of the fan section underlining its unobtrusive design.
The Red
Dot Award is judged by an international jury of nearly 40 experts, who said
that, “the design of this air-to-water outdoor unit has been thought out to the
last detail. Its unobtrusive appearance easily blends into different types of
buildings.”
The new
design is not just about aesthetics though as every element of the unit is
carefully manufactured to increase energy efficiency and decrease noise.
Heat
pump noise levels are going to become increasingly important as we move away
from traditional gas and oil heating towards the low carbon, renewable heating
that the country needs.
Ultra
Quiet Ecodan is designed specifically for the UK market and meets Permitted
Development increasing the flexibility of where the air source heat pump can be
installed.
The
units are available in 8.5kW and 11.2kW sizes with sound levels that are three
times quieter than previous models.
“We are
delighted that our Ultra Quiet Ecodan units have been recognised for a Red Dot
Award for product design. These awards highlight the heart of Mitsubishi Electric’s product development process where design and functionality are
married to excellent quality products,” said Sharon Oliver, Marketing Manager
at Mitsubishi Electric.
The
judging criteria for the Red Dot Award includes; product functionality, degree
of innovation, formal quality, ergonomics, durability and ecological
compatibility.
