On May 11-13, the 2024 ISH China &CIHE (hereinafter referred to as China ISH Exhibition) was grandly held in Beijing. As a pioneer in the field of "smart and comfortable home", A.O. Smith was invited to attend the G20 zone of the China Gas Heating Committee, and carefully arranged a large-scale display with the theme of "AI-LiNK Whole House Good Wind and Good Water, Enjoy a Healthy Life", and moved a complete "smart and comfortable home" to the exhibition site with the help of immersive experience, which became the focus of the industry that attracted much attention.
The comprehensive layout of gas heating/hot water dual-purpose furnace leads the industry with a series of innovative achievements
In recent years, the domestic gas heating hot water market has developed rapidly, and technological innovation has been accelerating. According to the data of the Gas Heating Association, in 2023, the proportion of condensing wall-hung boilers in the retail market has reached 23.8%, while the retail proportion of condensing wall-hung boilers of A.O. Smith has reached 46.5%, and it is predicted that it will exceed 50% in 2024.
Behind this brilliant achievement, it is A.O. Smith's accurate grasp of market demand, on the basis of focusing on condensing furnace technology, but also with the leading layout of core technologies such as "condensing furnace + zero cold water, soft water beauty function, IOT active service, and automatic water replenishment of heating system", which comprehensively leads the development of the wall-hung boiler industry.
In response to the user's demand for "energy saving and comfort", A.O. Smith, the leader of "zero cold water" technology, proposed an innovative solution of "condensing furnace + zero cold water". With the help of the patented single-pipe cruise instantaneous system, with the precise coordination of the built-in circulating pump and the patented constant pressure return valve, the "hot water is instantaneous" is efficiently realized. At the same time, the patented dual-threaded automatic distribution system is adopted, so that the flow of the waterway tee can be accurately distributed, and the heating and domestic hot water preheating can be carried out simultaneously. Moreover, no matter whether it is an old house or a new house, there is no need to pre-embed the return pipe in advance, and it is ready to use, which is convenient and fast, and the user experience is comprehensively improved.
For users who are concerned about water quality, A.O. Smith has also creatively launched the "Beauty Soft Water" function. The condensing wall-hung boiler with this function can remove 99% of calcium and magnesium ions in the water, so that the bath water can be changed from the root, avoiding the formation of soap stains, achieving deep skin cleansing, and then achieving excellent moisturizing effect, so that the skin moisture can be increased by 35.7% after 28 days. Not only that, but the wall-hung stove also allows soft water to pass directly into the washing machine, making clothes softer and fluffier after washing. Comfortable heating, bathing and beauty, clothing care, and soft water for the whole house can be done in one place, so as to make comfort more quality.
Dual-energy intelligent interconnection makes energy saving more dynamic
In the face of the industry's common problems such as energy inefficiency and island effect, A.O. Smith also set out to iterate a single gas energy source into a complementary way of "dual energy efficient linkage" of gas and heat pumps, and innovate the traditional form of heating. By introducing a more intelligent and innovative AI-LiNK intelligent integrated system of good air and water, A.O. Smith integrated the wall-hung boiler with the air conditioner internal unit to form a heating, refrigeration and hot water center, which makes the heating heat up faster and at the same time gives full play to the best energy-saving effect, which is about 30% more energy-saving than a single gas heating.
Not only that, A.O. Smith also equipped the condensing wall-hung boiler products with a two-way communication thermostat, which clearly displays the gas usage and savings through the SHC adaptive control algorithm and system. With the help of advanced PLC+WIFI dual-mode intelligent interconnection networking, A.O. Smith has also solved the technical problem of superposition of single product functions, realized the professional integration of home cooling and heating fresh air system and water system, and allowed users to control the whole house feng shui system with one click, and realize real-time control of key information such as temperature, air, and water in the room, creating a high-end form of smart home.
"Good wind and good water in the whole house" immersive experience to enjoy a healthy life
In the theme exhibition area, A.O. Smith also created a healthy living room with good wind and water, a healthy kitchen with good wind and water, and other living spaces. Through the central air handling unit, which integrates the radiation system of "heaven, wind, earth and water" and the variable air volume all-air system, visitors can immerse themselves in the comfort brought by the A.O. Smith AI-LiNK intelligent Wuheng good air system. Through the AI-LiNK central controller, the intelligent interaction effect of central air conditioning can be realized, which is energy-saving and efficient, and the AI-LiNK central control screen realizes accurate digital display of key indicators, and CO2, PM2.5, formaldehyde content, temperature, and humidity can be seen in real time.
Not only that, A.O. Smith's AI-LiNK healthy kitchen solves the oil stain and noise troubles of traditional Chinese kitchens, with two new products, the "spin" Jieba dishwasher and the all-in-one steaming and baking machine, and the "Rotoro" range hood with large suction power and quiet stir-frying, and the hot and cold ready-to-drink water purifier under the cabinet with large flow and real boiling water, with the blessing of the AI-LiNK intelligent interconnection platform, a clean, healthy and safe "feng shui" kitchen has been built.
150 years of innovation accumulation to achieve "good wind, good water and healthy life"
This year coincides with the 150th anniversary of A.O. Smith's founding, the company has always adhered to the values of "integrity, innovation, and dedication to customer satisfaction", and has continuously launched industry-leading innovative products, focusing on improving users' experience of high-quality products, and creating a "healthy, safe, and energy-saving" smart and comfortable home environment for consumers.
In recent years, A.O. Smith is accelerating its transformation to the field of smart and comfortable home, with the help of "AI-LiNK high-end smart interconnection" technology, launching a one-stop whole-house good air and water solution. In the future, A.O. Smith will continue to deepen the original technology that drives the development of the industry, lead the continuous transformation and upgrading of the industry, and customize a "good wind, good water and healthy life" for more Chinese families.