Market Trends
Competitive Overview
DFS
VRF
Common Terms
100

The fastest growing segment of the HVAC industry

What is Ductless

100

This competitor's weakness is poor customer service & support

Who is LG

100

The price point of this series makes it very attractive to the distributor and the end user.

What is Tempo

100

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)
is an HVAC technology invented in Japan in what year

What is 1982

100

Calculated using a steady outside temperature of 95°F.

What is EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio)

200
Which zone solution is growing as DFS is being used as more than 'spot' heating and cooling
What is Multi Zone
200

This competitor is priced at a premium in the marketplace--the highest among in the market.

Who is Mitsubishi

200

This energy star certified series qualifies for most state utility rebates.

What is Advanced Plus

200

2 types of VRF

What is Heat Pump and Heat Pump-Heat Recovery

200

This measures heat pump efficiency in heating mode

What is HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor)

300

% of North American homes that are ducted

What is 85%

300

This competitor has a diverse lineup across air & water

Who is Rheem

300

Name 3 benefits of Ductless Air Systems

What is: energy efficiency, clean air, customizable comfort, removes humidity, SmartHQ compatible.

300

Name 3 advantages of VRF systems

What is: Consistent Comfort, Quiet Operation, Energy Efficiency, Simultaneous Zoned Heating & Cooling, Install Flexibility

300

IDU and ODU

What is indoor unit & outdoor unit

400

___ and application awareness are still crucial to segment growth

What is Education

400

This competitor's only real weakness is that it is over distributed

Who is Daikin
400

The most common indoor option. Often the easiest to install and most efficient to use.

What is a HighWall

400

% of energy & cost savings in VRF systems

What is 30%

400

The world's only wire free communication system in VRF using Zigbee technology

What is Multilink