Samsung recently announced that it would be collaborating with British Gas to help consumers make the jump to heat pumps. But are Samsung’s pumps any good? What models does the company even make?
Read on for an in-depth Samsung heat pump review.
Samsung EHS Line: Overview
The Samsung Eco Heating System (EHS) is a lineup of air-source heat pumps.
There are a few variations, but the full system typically contains:
- An outdoor unit: Does the heavy lifting in the heat exchange.
- A water tank: Holds the domestic hot water (DHW) supply. This could be a third-party tank or Samsung’s space-saving ClimateHub.
- A hydro unit: Warms up water and sends it to your pipes.
In the monobloc-type heat pump, the outdoor unit includes a hydronic system. So you only need a water tank and a control kit, and you’re all set. On the other hand, all the system components are considered “separate” units in the split-type pumps.
We can also divide the lineup into two broad categories based on how the heat pump functions.
Air-to-water (A2W) pumps produce domestic hot water and heat (via a radiator or underfloor heating). Those can’t cool down your home in the summer; you need a separate AC unit for that.
Meanwhile, air-to-air (A2A) pumps can heat and cool your home. The EHS only has one standout model that supports A2A, though. That would be the TDM Plus (more details later).
Samsung EHS Line: Perks and Main Features
Now that we’ve covered the basics, we can check out the top features of Samsung’s heat pump products:
Space-Saving Indoor Units
Samsung’s ClimateHub is a hydronic system and a water tank (200 or 260 L) fitted inside one compact unit. It’s made to save space in your home without standing out like a sore thumb.
All outdoor heat pump units in the lineup could be paired with an indoor ClimateHub.
However, if you don’t feel like shifting to ClimateHub, you could get away with using the pump with your existing tank.
PV-Enabled and Smart-Grid-Ready
EHS pumps are compatible with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems or smart grids, both of which can help you cut down your energy consumption.
Just keep in mind that PV and grid features might not be available if you run the outdoor heat pump with a third-party DHW tank.
Smart Connectivity
EHS models work with an intuitive controller that you can install anywhere around the house. However, you don’t have to get up to change the zone temperature or monitor the energy.
The heat pump systems are also compatible with the SmartThings app. This means you can turn the system on/off, control the functions, schedule operations, and more from your smartphone.
Low-Noise Operation
Some of Samsung’s EHS models have quiet/silent operation modes. When you turn those on, you can drop the noise level over three or four steps.
Comparing the Top 5 Samsung Heat Pumps
In a rush? Check out this quick comparison:
| Model | Mono R32 | Mono HT Quiet | Split | Mono R290 | TDM Plus |
| Mode | A2W | A2W | A2W | A2W | A2W, A2A |
| GWP | 675 | 675 | 675 | 3 | 2,088 |
| Capacity | 5–16 KW | 8–14 KW | 4–9 KW | 5–16 KW | 4.4–16 KW |
| CoP | 4.42–4.85 | 5–5.05 | 4.81–5.2 | 4.51–5.1 | 4.05–4.73 |
| Hot Water Temp. | 15–65°C | 15–70°C | 15–65°C | 15–75°C | 15–55°C |
| Cold Water Temp. | 5–25°C | 5–25°C | 5–25°C | 5–25°C | 5–25°C |
Now, let’s take a closer look at the different EHS units:
1. Mono R32
Since mono-type pumps have hydronic units integrated into outdoor units, it’s good for saving indoor space.
The Mono R32, in particular, is available in four capacity ratings and as a one-phase or a three-phase model.
Note that the “R32” in the product name refers to the refrigerant generation. R32 refrigerants have a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) than R22 and R410A models of the same capacity.
For reference, R32 has a GWP rating of 675, while R410A’s rating is 2,088!
2. Split
Samsung’s split solution also uses R32 refrigerant, but it doesn’t have the hydropic built-in. It’s also available in only three capacity ratings.
On the plus side, it supports a four-step quiet mode, which allows you to reduce the noise level (by -3, -5, or -7 dBA) or all the way down to 35 dBA.
3. Mono HT Quiet
This mono model is a high-temperature (HT), low-noise, and space-saving EHS heat pump.
It’s considered high-temperature because its DHW temperature can reach 70°C, while other models can only go up to 65°C. Samsung also increased the transfer area by 11.9% to speed up the heat exchange process.
Plus, the pump can provide 100% of its heating performance even if it’s -25°C outside.
As for the noise level, the unit is Quiet Mark certified with a multi-serrated fan and a reinforced crankshaft. The result? The Mono HT Quiet can operate at 35 dBA.
4. Mono R290
The internal components (sensors, vents, ignition sources, etc.) of this mono/mono pump have been adapted to run on R290, a refrigerant with a GWP rating of only 3.
If you get the Mono Pump model, the hydraulics and control/wifi kits will be integrated into the pump to save space and installation time.
Either way, the heat pump supports quiet operation and can provide water at 75°C.
5. TDM Plus
Samsung’s Time Division Multi (TDM) is an all-in-one solution. A single outdoor unit can cool your home, heat it, and produce hot water. That said, you need an extra indoor A2A unit for air conditioning.
The system supports a three-step silent function that can drop the noise level by up to -7 dBA. There’s also an emergency mode that guarantees DHW flow from the ClimateHub even if the outdoor unit operation is interrupted for some reason.
Samsung also assumes that you’re going to connect the unit to a new underfloor heating grid, and you’ll likely need to cure the top floor. So, they added a nifty concrete-curing function.
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