The Future of Home Comfort: New Quilt Research Reveals Increasingly Positive Heat Pump Perceptions Amidst Growing Consumer Demand

Quilt, a leading home climate technology startup, today released new consumer research, revealing a growing consumer desire for upgraded heating and cooling. The findings highlight an increase in awareness for heat pumps, and a preference for a more efficient, design-forward, and intuitive approach to home climate control. The company’s ductless heat pump system is modernizing home comfort with its superior efficiency, smart technology, and sleek design, setting a new standard for heating and cooling solutions.

Quilt's Heat Pump Awareness and Perceptions Research revealed key findings:

Year-over-year research shows dramatic increases in positive perceptions of heat pumps:

• 67% of homeowners see heat pumps as a good heating option (up from 54%).
• Nearly half of homeowners (47%) now see heat pumps "for people like me" (up from 34%).
• Heat pumps, contrary to belief, can cool homes (58% of homeowners agree, up from 50%).
• 40% of homeowners recognize heat pumps increase home value (up from 28%).

Quilt’s findings also show that heat pumps are increasingly seen as a practical solution that can benefit the entire family: 

• Heat pumps provide more control over home comfort (49% of homeowners agree, up from 36%).
• Heat pumps are seen as healthier than gas heat (45% agree, up from 43%).
• Heat pumps offer long-term affordability (43% agree, up from 38%).

"The future of home comfort is all-electric." says Paul Lambert, CEO of Quilt. "Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of heat pumps, and are ready for a home climate solution that’s not only efficient, but seamlessly integrates into their lifestyle and elevates the design of their homes."

The Quilt mini split is a single system made of four expertly engineered parts, delivering the world’s most intuitive, advanced, and efficient home climate solution. Key features include:

• Superior efficiency and performance: Quilt is the most efficient 2-zone heat pump on the market, having earned an Energy Star Most Efficient 2024, and Energy Star Cold Climate label. Quilt boasts a SEER2: 25, HSPF2: 12, CEE Tier: 2.
• Smart technology: Quilt's vertically integrated technology boasts 500 times the processing power of traditional heat pumps, enabling intelligent occupancy detection that automatically adjusts temperatures to save energy and lower bills. Likewise, intuitive room-by-room control, accessible via the Quilt Dial and Quilt App, personalizes temperatures for every household member, while over-the-air updates ensure the system continues to get smarter, more efficient, and gains new features over time.
• Elegant design: Quilt's architectural design seamlessly blends into any home, offering customizable indoor units with white oak or paintable/wallpaperable white front covers. The mini split’s compact design (under 8” tall) allows for versatile placement, and the units can even be used as a warm accent light source.

Quilt's presence at AHR Expo is an opportunity to discuss these innovative offerings and the company’s commitment to sustainable comfort.