Lochinvar launched a space heating and cooling appliance – the Centrus air to water hydronic heat pump (AWHP). It is a compact unit that supplies water for heating, cooling and domestic hot water needs. The product is designed with contractors and homeowners in mind. Centrus comes equipped with ComfortLoch technology to ensure a high heating capacity even at low ambient temperatures. The dual-pipe heat exchanger and two expansion valves allow for an efficiency-optimized refrigerant two-loop system that maintains heating capacity during temperatures as low as -4°F. It can provide output temperatures of up to 149°F. 

The system is compatible with standard North American accessories, including a 24V external thermostat, 120V external water pump and 24V two-way and three-way valves. A monobloc design keeps the low GWP R32 refrigerant contained inside the unit, preventing any refrigerant from entering the living space. It also features backup boiler functionality. The Centrus AWHP is positioned to meet a variety of needs with its ability to reverse the refrigerant loop to provide space cooling, heating and domestic hot water. The unit’s remote control allows users to set the unit to automatically change between heating and cooling modes as needed.

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