New mixed-technology heat pump from Daikin combines air-to-air and air-to-water technologies in a single outdoor unit, bringing year-round heating and cooling comfort to Irish homes.
Daikin has announced the launch of the X Series, an innovative new residential heat pump system that combines air-to-air heating and cooling with air-to-water heating and domestic hot water production, all powered from a single outdoor unit.
The X Series is the first system in Daikin’s residential portfolio to integrate both technologies into one solution, offering homeowners a highly efficient and flexible way to manage home comfort throughout the year.
Designed for new-build and fully renovated homes of up to 150m², the X Series delivers heating, cooling, hot water and hydraulic heating such as underfloor heating through a compact, space-saving system.
A new approach to comfort for modern Irish homes
For decades, Irish homes have been designed primarily with heat retention in mind. While this has historically suited Ireland’s climate, changing weather patterns are creating new challenges for homeowners. Recent summers have seen prolonged periods of unusually warm weather, while growing public discussion has highlighted concerns about overheating in modern, highly insulated homes.
Against this backdrop, Daikin says the X Series has been designed to meet the evolving comfort needs of Irish households, providing both efficient winter heating and effective summer cooling from a single integrated system.
“Traditionally, Irish homeowners have focused almost entirely on keeping warmth in, because that’s what the Irish climate demanded,” said Kyrian Opstaele, General Manager, Daikin Ireland.
“However, in recent years we have experienced increasingly hot summer periods and we are seeing more conversations about homes in Ireland becoming uncomfortably warm during heatwaves. Air conditioning has never been a standard feature in Irish homes because, quite simply, it was rarely needed.
“The X Series is a significant step forward because it provides year-round comfort. Homeowners no longer have to choose between efficient winter heating and effective summer cooling. With a single outdoor unit, they can enjoy comfortable indoor temperatures whatever the weather, while also benefiting from highly efficient hot water and heating performance. We believe integrated heating and cooling solutions like the X Series will become an increasingly important part of modern home design in response to changing customer expectations and behaviour.”
One solution for every season
At the heart of the X Series is a single outdoor unit featuring five connections, combining the air-to-air and air-to-water heat pump technology into one solution.
The result is one integrated system capable of:
- Air-to-air heating
- Air-to-air cooling
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator heating
- Domestic hot water production
The air-to-air and air-to-water functions can operate simultaneously in the same mode, providing greater flexibility and efficiency throughout the home.
For properties where outdoor space is limited, the X Series eliminates the need for multiple outdoor units while reducing overall installation complexity.
Smart monitoring and control
The X Series integrates with the Daikin Onecta App, allowing homeowners to manage their indoor climate from anywhere.
Features include:
- Remote temperature control
- Scheduling and programming
- Domestic hot water management
- Energy consumption monitoring for connected air-to-air units
This gives homeowners greater visibility and control over comfort and energy use throughout the year.
Designed with installers in mind
The X Series has been developed to simplify installation while maintaining flexibility.
Using R-32 refrigerant, the system requires no special on-site safety precautions and supports a wide variety of indoor unit options, including:
- Wall-mounted units
- Floor-standing units
- Concealed ceiling units
- Cassette units
With only one outdoor unit to install, commission and maintain, installers can benefit from a streamlined process while homeowners enjoy a cleaner exterior appearance and lower long-term maintenance requirements.
Comprehensive after-sales support
Every X Series installation is supported by Daikin’s Stand By Me platform, providing:
- Easy product registration
- Warranty management
- Service scheduling
- Access to Daikin’s nationwide service network
- Rapid technical support
The platform ensures homeowners and installers have access to support throughout the life of the system.
Key specifications
- Suitable for new-build or fully renovated homes up to 150m²
- One outdoor unit with five connections
- Up to four air-to-air indoor units
- One Daikin hydraulic indoor unit
- 180L or 230L domestic hot water tank options
- Up to A+++ air-to-air cooling efficiency
- Up to A+++ (35°C) and A+ (55°C) air-to-water heating efficiency
- A+ domestic hot water efficiency
- R-32 refrigerant
- Compatible with the Daikin Onecta App
As Irish homeowners increasingly seek solutions that can address both winter heating demands and summer overheating concerns, the X Series represents a new generation of home climate technology that combines efficiency, flexibility and all-season comfort in a single integrated system.
For more information, visit https://www.daikin.ie/
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