Friedrich’s Breeze universal heat pump named 2024 Twice VIP Award winner

HVAC pioneer recognised for precision inverter heat pump technology in Smart Home & Automation category.

Friedrich Air Conditioning, a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium HVAC solutions, today announced that its Breeze™ Universal Heat Pump has won in this year’s TWICE VIP Award recognizing top appliances of 2024. This recognition celebrates Friedrich’s innovation within the HVAC industry, as it’s been at the forefront of introducing new solutions and equipment that elevate efficiency and convenience.

Designed to streamline versatility, efficiency, and comfort, the Breeze™ Universal Heat Pump offers a seamless integration into the home with the capability to retrofit virtually all existing HVAC systems for the utmost flexibility. Against traditional outdoor units, its compact design takes up limited space while providing ultra-quiet air movement both indoors and outdoors backed by superior sound insulation and precise engineering. Beyond its design, Breeze™ represents Friedrich’s efforts to lead decarbonization and electrification efforts in order to provide sustainable air quality solutions to homeowners and the planet.

In its 11th year, the TWICE VIP Awards celebrate and recognize the best features, design and value that new products are bringing to consumers. Voted upon exclusively by TWICE magazine readers and subscribers, the leading voice in the Consumer Electronics industry, this achievement highlights which companies are truly going above and beyond to deliver value to consumers.

“This award win is a direct reflection of Friedrich’s dedication to reinventing heating and cooling solutions in the industry,” said TJ Wheeler, senior director of Friedrich. “Breeze™ being recognized as the ‘best of the best’ by customers who know and use the product only solidifies our commitment to delivering advanced solutions, and we can’t wait for what comes next.”