LG Electronics' Multi V™ S System Captures Top HVAC Industry Honors

Named 'Green Innovation of the Year,' Heat Recovery System Recognized for Superior Performance, Design Flexibility, Industry-Leading Efficiency

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Jan 15, 2019, 09:00 ET

ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Air conditioning technologies leader LG Electronics' innovative Multi V™ S – a powerful single-phase, Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat recovery system – has received a number of noteworthy industry accolades, most recently being named "Green Innovation of the Year" by Green Builder^®as well as a TecHome Brilliance Award honoree.

Named ‘Green Innovation of the Year,’ Heat Recovery System Recognized for Superior Performance, Design Flexibility, Industry-Leading Efficiency.

The 5-ton Multi V S continues to be recognized for its compact design, advanced heating and cooling capability, and enhanced energy efficiency - providing the market a sustainable single- phase heat recovery system for light commercial and residential applications.

Green Builder's award program spotlights the industry's most authentic, advanced, beautiful, sustainable projects and the professionals who design and construct them. The "Green Innovation of the Year" award specifically recognizes the product that enhanced the sustainability of the built environment. The TecHome Brilliance Award honors manufacturers who are implementing game-changing innovations in home control, energy efficiency and connected appliances; LG's Multi V S system was recognized as the top product in the zone-controlled heating/cooling systems category back-to-back in 2018 and 2017.

"We had many highly qualified, creative contenders for these awards, but the LG Multi V™ S 5-Ton Heat Recovery Unit stood out as prime example of leadership in HVAC Technology and the best green innovation of the year," said Matt Power, Green Builder's Editor-in-Chief.

Since its introduction last year, the LG Multi V S heat recovery system has garnered a number of coveted awards and distinctions for superior product innovation:

Green Builder Green Innovation Award
TecHome Brilliance Award 2017 and 2018
Green Builder 50 Hot Products
Building Design + Construction 101 Top Products
Consulting-Specifying Engineer Product of the Year Finalist

The system will be featured at AHR Expo 2019, the world's largest HVAC industry show, taking place this week in Atlanta. Featuring a compact and lightweight design and only requiring single-phase power, the Multi V S 5-ton heat recovery system provides excellent energy efficiency and the versatility of simultaneous heating and cooling. In the smallest footprint available for a heat recovery system, the Multi V S supports up to twelve indoor units, ensuring user comfort and providing a viable heat recovery solution for residential and light commercial applications.

Incorporating LG's high efficiency inverter scroll compressor, the Multi V S boasts a wider operating range with cooling capabilities in ambient temperatures up to 122°F as well as heating operation down to -13°F, making it a great solution for year-round comfort, even in extreme climates. The Multi V S is compatible with ducted and duct-free indoor units including LG's award-winning Art Cool^TM Mirror, Art Cool Gallery, standard wall-mounted and several other models, giving contractors the flexibility to offer the best solution for the application.

"The experts have spoken with leading industry authorities recognizing LG's Multi V S system for its advanced functionality, design flexibility and energy efficiency," said Kevin McNamara, senior vice president and general manager, Air Conditioning Technologies, LG Electronics USA. "It's a true testament to our innovative thinking and industry-leading technologies throughout our product offerings."

For more information the Multi V S system and complete portfolio of LG's air conditioning technologies visit lghvac.com.

About LG Air Conditioning Technologies
The LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in the global air conditioning market, manufacturing both commercial and residential air conditioners and providing total sustainability and building management solutions. From consumer and individual units to industrial and specialized air conditioning systems, LG provides a wide range of products for heating, ventilating and air conditioning. The company's industry-leading variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology minimizes efficiency losses, provides sustainable energy savings and offers some of the lowest life cycle cost of any system on the market today. LG Electronics USA, based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a $55 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, mobile communications, home appliances and air solutions. LG is a 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. For more information, please visit lghvac.com.

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