Samsung extends WindFree™ wall-mounted range to commercial applications and residential heat pumps

Following the official introduction of the new WindFree™ wall-mounted air conditioner platform in January this year, Samsung now announces the WindFree™ Deluxe, a wall-mounted air conditioner for its VRF (DVM) and Eco Heating System (EHS) heat pumps. With WindFree™ Deluxe for VRF, Samsung extends its WindFree™ wall-mounted range to medium sized and large commercial buildings, such as hotels or offices. With WindFree™ Deluxe for EHS, an all-in-one heating and cooling solution can be created for residential houses. The WindFree™ Deluxe features Samsung’s unique WindFree™ Cooling technology, complemented by intelligent control options and a high ease of installation.

Image of a windfree unit with the normal mode on the left and the windfree mode on the right

June 26, 2020, Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Samsung Electronics Air Conditioner Europe B.V. (SEACE) today officially launches the WindFree™ Deluxe: the new wall-mounted air conditioner model for its VRF (DVM) and Eco Heating System (EHS) heat pump product range, featuring the unique WindFree™ Cooling technology and smart control functionalities. For EHS, the WindFree™ Deluxe can be combined with the TDM Plus heat pump and Tank Integrated Hydro Unit, to form a ClimateHub solution for cooling, heating and domestic hot water supply.

“With the introduction of the new Samsung WindFree™ wall-mounted range for residential applications earlier this year we reinforced our leadership position in bringing innovative cooling and heating products to the market. But it has always been our goal to make WindFree™ technology also available for a wider audience.” said Xavier Feys, Vice President Pre-Sales, Business Development, Customer Service and Product Management at SEACE. “With the WindFree™ Deluxe, we are now able to realise that goal and offer more users the opportunity to experience a comfortable indoor climate without unpleasant cold drafts.”

WindFree™ cooling technology

Similar to the WindFree™ wall-mounted models for residential usage, the WindFree™ Deluxe is equipped with the unique Samsung WindFree™ technology. WindFree™ technology enhances indoor comfort by using thousands of micro-holes to disperse fresh air uniformly without any unpleasant blasts of cold wind. In WindFree™ mode, air is spread softly and silently, creating a ‘Still Air'1 environment that allows people to live, work and relax comfortably without experiencing unpleasant cold drafts.

 

Smart Operation

The Samsung WindFree™ Deluxe can be operated via wired or wireless controllers that feature various advanced functions for convenient control of indoor climates. Additionally, the unit can be controlled and monitored remotely by using the Samsung SmartThings App and Bixby Voice Control2 letting users turn their air conditioner on or off, select preferred cooling modes, schedule operations, and monitor energy consumption. For Smart functions to be available, the optional Wi-Fi kit needs to be installed.

 

Easy installation

The new unit has been designed to be installed and serviced easier and faster than conventional wall-mounted models. Compared to conventional brackets, the WindFree™ Deluxe uses a roller type bracket that easily slides into place and for which only two installation screws are needed. This results in an up to 45% shorter installation time compared to conventional models3. Additionally, the unit features a snap-fit bottom cover that can be easily opened and closed in case of servicing. Due to the outside placement of the air filters, servicing can be done without opening the entire unit.

 

TDM Plus

Within the EHS range, the WindFree™ Deluxe can be combined with the TDM Plus system. This system is an ‘All-In-One’ Air-to-Water (A2W) and Air-to-Air (A2A) system that offers a complete home climate solution. It can be used throughout the year for cooling and heating to meet a variety of different user situations and needs. It enables underfloor heating/cooling and radiator heating, as well as offering air-to-air cooling with various options for air conditioning, such as the new WindFree™ Deluxe. The system’s potential can be maximized by connecting to Smart Grid or Solar Power (PV).

 

Product line-up

Samsung’s WindFree™ Deluxe models are available as from today as DVM (Variable Refrigerant Flow) and Eco Heating System (EHS).

  • For VRF (DVM) the units range in capacity from 1.5 to 8.2 KW and are available with and without an EEV kit.
  • For EHS the units range in capacity from 1.5 to 8.2 KW and are only available with an EEV kit.
  • The availability of the different ranges may differ per local market.

 

For more information on the VRF (DVM) models, visit the product pages of AM022TNVDKH/EU and AM022TNADKH/EU.

About Samsung Electronics Air Conditioner Europe B.V. (SEACE)

Since introducing its first air conditioner in 1974, Samsung Electronics has quickly expanded its global operations in climate systems and entered the European market of commercial air conditioning in 2005. Due to rapid growth and in support of its long-term commitment to the European market, Samsung Electronics opened Samsung Electronics Air Conditioner Europe B.V. (SEACE) in the beginning of 2017 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The dedicated headquarters in Europe aims to solidify and hub the activities across more than 30 European countries. SEACE offers ongoing technical training in climate and smart building solutions; after sales and technical support for its industry partners; backed by Samsung’s quality reputation and leading-edge innovation, including digital connectivity solutions. SEACE thrives to fulfill the needs of the European markets including Retail, Hotel, Office and Home with cooling, heating, domestic hot water, refrigeration and smart building solutions.

1. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) defines “Still Air” as air currents moving at speeds below 0.15m/s, which lacks the presence of cold draughts.

2. A Wi-Fi connection and Samsung SmartThings application account are required. Wi-Fi Kit to be ordered separately. Requires iOS 10.0 or later & Android 5.0 or later. Additional requirements may be needed to apply SmartThings for medium-sized to large commercial buildings. Availability of described features may be subject to execution. Bixby voice control is supported in English (US, UK, Indian), Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

3. Tested on the AM022TNVDKHEU model compared with the Samsung conventional AM022JNVDKHEU under specific testing conditions and may vary depending on specific factors and use.