MILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls, a provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has, through its York^® brand, released a new heat pump that provides the ideal solution for spaces that require a compact design without sacrificing comfort or efficiency. The York HMH7 horizontal discharge heat pump is designed to provide the comfort and technology of a mid-tier efficiency unit at the cost of a base-tier vertical unit with flexible installation options and innovative features.

Unlike traditional vertical discharge units, the HMH7 heat pump has a small footprint, making it a great system for homes in temperate, high-density regions that require a compact design, such as properties with zero lot lines. They can be placed anywhere a vertical unit can, and often in places vertical units cannot fit, thanks to greater clearance and setback flexibility. All HMH7 heat pumps follow standard installation procedures with conventional equipment and devices, using simple kits with relay, wiring and bi-flow filters/dryers. The systems are designed to work with York variable-speed or standard electronically commutated motor (ECM) indoor air-handling equipment, providing many system installation options. In addition, no unique installation procedures are required.