Midea Highlights Easy Upgrade Heat Pump Innovation and Market Commercialization at AHR Expo 2026

Midea, named the world’s number one residential inverter air conditioner company for the third consecutive year by Euromonitor International, returned to AHR Expo 2026 with a comprehensive showcase focused on easy upgrade heat pump solutions for every family. From new product launches to thought leadership discussions on standards, installation efficiency, and workforce readiness, Midea demonstrated how the industry can accelerate adoption across residential, hospitality, and multifamily markets. The company expanded its flagship EVOX heat pump series with the new EVOX Lite and EVOX PowerCool models and introduced a new Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) for hospitality and multifamily residential applications. It participated in industry panel discussions and took the stage in the AHR New Product Theater to highlight next-generation heat pump designs and performance.

Product Highlights: Showcasing Cutting-Edge HVAC Solutions

Midea’s booth at AHR Expo 2026 showcased the company’s expanding portfolio of Easy Upgrade Solutions, designed to simplify the transition to high-efficiency heat pump technology across North America. With a focus on helping contractors, property owners, building managers and homeowners replace aging HVAC systems with practical, low-disruption upgrade paths that work within existing buildings, electrical infrastructure, and budgets, Midea’s expanded product line performs across climates and offers energy efficiency and scalable installation solutions for residential and hospitality applications. From modular ducted systems to packaged solutions designed for urban retrofits and individually controlled spaces, Midea’s offerings are engineered to simplify installation while delivering reliable all-climate comfort and long-term value. Attendees were introduced to a range of advanced solutions, including:

• EVOX offers Easy Upgrades Solution for All Climates - Midea’s EVOX line brings the superior performance of the flagship Cold Climate Heat Pump to an expanding lineup of products designed to offer the ultimate in flexibility to meet the specific needs of customers across North America. Midea offers five outdoor unite series, enabling contractors to match the right system to the job, without overcomplicating inventory or installation planning. Instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all approach, EVOX equips contractors and consumers with the flexibility to choose the right solution. Headlined by the contractor preferred Extreme Series and the Advance Series, the growing selection of outdoor heat pumps combines with Midea’s innovative AHUs to deliver the ultimate comfort and installation flexibility for consumers homes across North America.
  • The Extreme Series offers absolute comfort no matter the weather, providing superior low-ambient heating performance with high operating efficiency. It can deliver up to 100% heating output at -13°F and up to 100% cooling output at 110°F with a Seer2 up to 19, EER2 up to 12.5, and HSPF up to 10.5 when combined with the G3 AHU. o The Advance Series delivers year-round efficiency and reliable comfort, with precision sensing and responsive control for the ultimate in efficiency for a wide range of homes.
  • The Advance Series features a heating operation range down to -13°F and a cooling operation range up to 122°F, while delivering Seer 2 up to 18.8, EER2 up to 11.5 and HSPF2 up to 10.4 when combined with the G3 AHU.
  • This year, Midea further expanded its EVOX heat pump platform with two new offerings designed to meet a wider range of comfort and budget needs for more families.
    • The new EVOX Lite is a cost-conscious cooling and heating option engineered for efficiency and reliability in standard installations, enabling contractors to compete on price without sacrificing inverter performance or indoor comfort, enabling more consumers to access energy efficient heat pump technology.
    • The new EVOX PowerCool is a cooling-only solution delivering 100% cooling performance up to 122°F, ideal for warm-climate installation or AC-only replacements.
• NEW: Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) Midea also introduced a new Packaged Terminal Heat Pump designed for individually controlled hotel rooms and hospitality environments as well as multifamily residential applications. The all-climate system delivers 100% heating at 5°F and cooling performance up to 115°F, supported by a self-heated condensate misting design that prevents ice buildup in extreme conditions. Operating as quietly as 30 dB(A) and STC up to 31, the PTHP enhances comfort while simplifying property management through intelligent controls and an integrated fresh air system delivering 60 CFM with MERV 13 filtration. The solution helps property owners reduce energy use by up to 75 percent, offering a compelling return on investment without the need for major renovations. With convenient front access and a rotating PCB, the unit offers easy access for any future repair or replacement needs without removing the unit from its sleeve.
  • Midea featured the PTHP during the New Product Theater session titled “Packaged Terminal Heat Pump: A High-Efficiency All-Climate Solution for Your Business,” during which Zack Chapin, Senior Director, Engineering, and Andre Goncalez Ribeiro, Principal Engineer, highlighted how the company is applying its core heat pump technologies to address the unique needs of hotels and hospitality, as well as multi-family residential properties.
• Packaged Window Heat Pump (PWHP) Midea also showcased its latest packaged window heat pump unit, developed in collaboration with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) with funding from New York Governor Kathy Hochul as part of the Clean Heat for All Challenge. Making its commercially available debut at AHR Expo 2026, the PWHP was recently installed in the first fully retrofitted NYCHA building, demonstrating how public-private partnerships can accelerate building decarbonization without requiring electrical upgrades or major construction projects.

Midea’s latest innovations underscore a customer-first approach focused on making heat pump adoption more accessible at scale. Across residential, hospitality, and multifamily applications, the company’s solutions are designed to simplify installation, support evolving standards, and deliver reliable performance in real-world conditions. From modular ducted systems and packaged terminal units to window-based heat pump solutions developed through public-private partnerships, each product reflects Midea’s commitment to efficiency, adaptability, and long-term value for contractors, building owners, and occupants alike.

Press Conference: “Conversation about Standards, Installation Efficiency, and Market Readiness”

During a moderated discussion titled “Conversation about Standards, Installation Efficiency, and Market Readiness,” Midea’s Zack Chapin joined Cobi Waxman of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), who shared information about AHRI’s broad range of standards activities, including a forward-looking conversation on developments in heat pump standards. During a Q&A moderated by Ben Reed of HVAC Know It All, Chapin and Reed explored how evolving standards, contractor training, installation efficiency, and real-world performance are shaping adoption across residential markets as new regulations and standards are developed. The discussion highlighted how Midea is addressing new standards through collaboration and innovation within its products, offering features that meet demand response, efficiency and scope three emissions to benefit consumers, contractors and utilities, supporting long-term market growth.

Panel Discussion: Scaling Heat Pumps for Commercial and Residential Markets

During the panel discussion titled “Heat Pumps: Scaling for Commercial and Residential Market,” Midea’s Zack Chapin joined fellow industry leaders to examine the trajectory of heat pump adoption across both commercial and residential applications. The conversation focused on evolving customer demand, the role of education in accelerating adoption, and emerging opportunities to bring heat pump technology to scale. Chapin shared insights on how manufacturers like Midea are preparing for increased market readiness, addressing barriers to commercialization, and aligning product development with the needs of contractors and end users as the category continues to mature.

Educational Programming: Empowering the HVAC Workforce

Midea hosted local trade school students for guided tours of its AHR Expo booth, offering hands-on exposure to modern heat pump technology and real-world HVAC applications. Eric Hervol, Engineering Director of Residential HVAC, and Stephane Bessette, Customer Support Specialist, also participated in AHR Expo–hosted workforce development panels focused on engineering and technical topics, joining fellow industry leaders to discuss the importance of preparing the next generation of HVAC professionals.

Beyond the classroom, Midea continues to collaborate with contractors, influencers, and media outlets to expand industry knowledge, raise awareness of today’s advanced heat pump solutions, and support broader residential adoption. Through ongoing investments in hands-on education, technical training, and workforce-focused initiatives, Midea remains committed to strengthening the HVAC talent pipeline and ensuring professionals are equipped to install and maintain next-generation heat pump systems.

Looking Ahead: Midea’s Vision for Scalable Heat Pump Adoption

Midea’s presence at AHR Expo 2026 reflects its continued focus on scaling heat pump adoption through practical innovation, industry collaboration, and workforce readiness. Midea is advancing solutions that prioritize real-world performance, installation efficiency, and flexibility across residential, multifamily, and hospitality applications. Backed by ongoing investment from its U.S.-based engineering and R&D teams, Midea is focused on designing heat pump systems that meet emerging standards while addressing the needs of contractors and building owners alike.

Beyond product development, Midea remains committed to strengthening the HVAC workforce and supporting industry education. Through partnerships with trade schools, standards organizations, contractors, and industry media, the company is expanding access to hands-on training, technical education, and real-world installation guidance. These efforts are designed to improve market readiness, support evolving codes and standards, and ensure professionals are equipped to deploy advanced heat pump systems at scale.

Looking ahead, Midea will continue to invest in the expansion of its EVOX platform, along with public-private collaboration and workforce-focused initiatives that support long-term market growth. By aligning innovation, education, and industry engagement, Midea aims to help accelerate the next phase of heat pump adoption across North America.

Contractors and companies that are interested in becoming a Midea heat pump distributor or consumers seeking to upgrade to Midea’s heating and cooling solutions should call 1-888-MIDEA-NA (1-888-643-3262). For more information, visit www.mideacomfort.us.