In a bid to redefine the home climate industry, California-based startup Quilt just unveiled a heat pump that packs energy efficiency into a smaller, sleeker design. Its compact indoor units come with front panels in either white oak veneer or plain white; the latter can be painted or wall-papered to match any interior. The units also feature built-in lighting that can be dimmed and color-adjusted.
Price before rebates is USD 6,499 per room, including the outdoor unit, permitting support and installation. Quilt will start installing units in the Bay Area this summer, with Los Angeles to follow.
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The days of clunky, conspicuous HVAC units are coming to an end, as homeowners increasingly demand heating and cooling solutions that don't just reduce monthly bills and emissions, but also integrate seamlessly into their living spaces.
By prioritizing aesthetics alongside energy efficiency, design-forward brands like Quilt are rethinking an industry previously dominated by utilitarianism. It doesn't hurt that the company's founders previously worked for Google, Apple, Nest and Tesla ;)
