Superior Comfort for an Efficient Future
HVAC is rapidly changing in its drive for greater efficiency. Air handling systems must reduce wasted energy while providing exceptional comfort control to building occupants.
Daikin Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) Systems are an optimal solution to meet the demands of 21st-century HVAC. They feature inverter compressors that continually modulate their speed, expending only the energy needed to meet the desired cooling or heating load.
These all-electric systems rise to meet North America’s most complex HVAC challenges. They provide year-round, energy-efficient heating and cooling in all climates while reducing the overall cost of operation.
EFFICIENT OPERATION, BETTER OCCUPANT CONTROL
VRV systems use refrigerant to transfer heat from one space to another — far more efficient and economical than continuous heat generation and rejection using separate equipment.
Conventional HVAC systems typically cycle on and off at full speed, resulting in temperature and humidity fluctuations in the conditioned space. Daikin VRV systems continuously modulate their heating, cooling, and dehumidification capacity to match the required load, adapting to variables such as occupant activities and solar heat gain.
A Daikin VRV system adapts by increasing its capacity to quickly reach the set temperature, then gradually scaling back as it approaches the target. This measured adjustment allows the system to maintain consistent comfort across all zones, minimizing temperature fluctuations. The longer, controlled operation also enhances dehumidification, providing a more comfortable environment overall.
This precise control ensures each zone in a Daikin VRV system receives only the heating or cooling required to maintain the ideal environment — no more, no less.
REDUCED FOOTPRINT AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS
A VRV system requires less space than other solutions, eliminating the need for extensive water piping or ductwork. This makes VRV an ideal solution for historical retrofits where maintaining the building’s original architecture is the highest priority.
Outdoor air-cooled units can be installed on the roof or at ground level. Small refrigerant lines connect to the indoor units that can fit in ceiling spaces, wall cavities, and chases with minimal space requirements.
The minimal footprint and design flexibility allow a Daikin VRV system to reduce initial construction and total building costs. Additionally, one section of a VRV system can be commissioned while the building remains under construction — a benefit to any project where construction is completed in stages.
WHISPER-QUIET OPERATION
The best HVAC system is the one that no one notices. The Daikin VRV system features quiet operation inside and outside the building.
Its variable-speed fans and inverter compressors reduce overall operating speed and run only at the required capacity to meet the heating or cooling load. Any space that needs a peaceful environment — like healthcare, worship, and educational buildings — will benefit from its optimized fan impellers and noise suppression technologies.
SAVE ENERGY AND SAVE MONEY
HVAC systems are significant energy consumers and can contribute to substantial energy waste. Building owners and engineers are embracing electrification as states and municipalities adopt more stringent HVAC efficiency regulations and government carbon requirements, all aimed at achieving a net-zero future.
Daikin VRV systems are 100% electric — no fossil fuels are consumed to provide heating, minimizing the building’s carbon footprint. VRV systems are typically 30% more efficient than conventional solutions and their modulating capacity minimizes equipment cycling during periods of peak electrical consumption. Utility providers often recognize this efficiency by offering rebates on new VRV installations.
SIMPLIFYING THE COMPLEXITY OF VRV WITH DAIKIN HERO CLOUD
In the past, VRV systems struggled with reliability issues due to limited operational visibility. However, with the introduction of Daikin HERO Cloud Services, remote monitoring has significantly increased this visibility, making VRV systems more reliable.
HERO Cloud Services also includes features like failure prediction for compressors and sensors, refrigerant leak detection, and optimization of equipment operation based on outdoor ambient temperatures, enhancing overall system performance. All this information is displayed on an accessible dashboard for owners and servicing contractors, available anywhere with an internet connection.
MRG IS YOUR SOURCE FOR DAIKIN VRV SYSTEMS
MRG is proud to represent Daikin VRV systems, and our knowledgeable staff can help you find the exact configuration to match your building’s requirements. These all-electric, ductless or ducted systems are ideal for all new and retrofit construction, including retail, office, hospitality, and multi-family units.
Building owners will appreciate the 10-year compressor and parts warranties, predictably lower operating costs, and reliable operation. Engineers and contractors choose Daikin VRV for its flexibility and ease of installation, and building occupants will feel the difference with optimal comfort control in every part of the building.