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Gradient and Midea won the Clean Heat for All Challenge to produce 30,000 window heat pumps for NYCHA—one of the largest public housing electrification efforts in the nation.
Window heat pumps
for NYCHA apartments
Installed at Woodside Houses
pilot phase
Additional units purchased
initial rollout
Pilot results showed:
86% decrease in energy required for space heating (average across manufacturers)
50% decrease in heating energy costs
89% resident satisfaction
"These cutting-edge heat pumps will not only provide clean, reliable heat during the winter, but cooling during the summer months as well."
The 86% savings number assumes clean equipment throughout its lifespan. How do we ensure those savings last for decades?
Window heat pumps produce condensation. Scale particles + biological growth = clogged drains = water damage, unit shutdown.
Scale on evaporator fins reduces airflow and heat transfer. Unit runs longer, uses more electricity, delivers less comfort.
Outdoor coils exposed to moisture and minerals. Scale buildup reduces heat rejection, lowering overall efficiency.
The result: A heat pump that delivered 86% savings in year one might deliver only 70% by year five—and residents pay the difference on their electric bills.
In NYCHA buildings, residents often pay their own electric bills. A heat pump losing efficiency hits their household budget directly.
Scale = longer run times = more electricity = higher monthly costs for residents.
Fouled coils can't deliver design heating or cooling capacity.
Scale-related failures = service calls, tenant disruptions, and maintenance backlog.
Protecting the equipment protects residents.
Location: Saudi Arabia
Facility Type: Major hospital with 24/7 operations
Hospitals cannot tolerate equipment failure. Boilers, chillers, and pools must operate reliably 24/7/365. Mineral scale threatened efficiency and reliability across multiple systems.
Several Vulcan mineral descalers were installed to treat the hospital water supply, protecting:
Boilers (heating and sterilization)
Chillers (cooling for operating rooms and patient areas)
Pools (therapy and rehabilitation)
For healthcare facilities, the Vulcan S25, S50, or S100 provide the right capacity depending on system size.
Boilers, chillers, and pools protected from scale
Equipment operating at design efficiency
Reduced maintenance across all systems
No chemicals, no salt, no ongoing costs
Why This Matters for NYCHA: If a major hospital trusts Vulcan to protect boilers, chillers, and pools, the same technology can protect NYCHA's 30,000 heat pumps. Healthcare and public housing share the same need: reliable, efficient, maintenance-free operation.
King Salman Hospital — Boilers, chillers, and pools protected
NYCHA is making a historic investment in heat pumps. Scale prevention can help ensure that investment delivers for decades.
Maintain the 86% savings NYCHA's heat pumps are designed to deliver—year after year.
Efficient heat pumps = lower operating costs for residents who pay their own utilities.
Scale-free systems require fewer service calls, reducing strain on NYCHA maintenance staff.
Protect the 30,000 heat pump investment for the long term.
While individual window heat pumps are small, they share common water sources. Treating the building's main water lines protects all units simultaneously—a cost-effective approach for NYCHA developments.
Sample ROI Calculation (200-Unit Building)
Heat pump investment (200 units) | $400,000 - $600,000 |
Projected annual energy savings (86%) | $80,000 - $120,000 |
15% efficiency loss from scale (year 5) | $12,000 - $18,000 lost/year |
Building-wide scale prevention (main line) | |
Estimated payback period | 3-12 months* |
For precise pricing tailored to your building's specifications and mechanical systems:
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* Savings and payback vary based on building size, water conditions, and existing scale buildup.
Different building sizes require different Vulcan models. Create an account to view detailed specifications and pricing.
Building Size | Recommended Model | Pipe Diameter | Flow Rate | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Small (5-20 units) | Up to 2" | 35 GPM | Domestic hot water, small boilers | |
Mid-size (20-50 units) | Up to 3" | 65 GPM | Central hot water, heat exchangers | |
Large (50-150 units) | Up to 4" | 130 GPM | Boilers, recirculation loops | |
Very large (150-400 units) | Vulcan S50 or S100 | 5-6" | 300-530 GPM | District heating, large central plants |
NYCHA development (400+ units) | Vulcan S150 or multiple units | 8" or more | 790+ GPM | Entire development protection |
NYCHA buildings are covered by Local Law 97. The 30,000 heat pumps are essential to meeting emissions targets—but only if they maintain their efficiency.
Maintain design efficiency
Meet emissions projections
Avoid $268/ton fines
Document Good Faith efforts
Gradual efficiency decline
Higher-than-expected emissions
Unexpected fines
No maintenance documentation
Scale prevention helps NYCHA meet both its sustainability goals and its LL97 compliance obligations.
About Vulcan Mineral Descaling Technology
All Vulcan units are secured via our specialized anchor mounting system, providing a permanent, vibration-resistant fit for industrial pipes. As a mineral descaler, Vulcan uses custom-tailored impulse bands to treat water flow electronically, preventing calcium and magnesium from forming hard deposits while leaving the water's chemical composition unchanged.
Pipe diameters from ½ inch to 40 inch
Works on every pipe material: iron, inox, copper, stainless steel, galvanized iron, plastic, PVC, PE-x, hose, compound pipes
Fully cast in acrylic for optimal quality endurance
Do-it-Yourself installation without cutting pipes
Zero salt, zero chemicals, zero maintenance
Assess your water quality. Even "soft" water causes scale over time.
Consider building-wide protection. Treating main water lines protects all units.
Document baseline performance. Measure efficiency before scale builds.
Include scale prevention in RFPs. Make it part of your heat pump procurement.
Train maintenance staff. Vulcan requires no maintenance—just documentation.
Need assistance? Contact our team for a public housing assessment.
30,000 heat pumps are coming to NYCHA. Let's ensure they perform for decades.
Waslix- Clearly Clean Water (Vulcan Mineral Descaler) provides non-chemical, maintenance-free scale prevention solutions that help public housing authorities protect heat pump investments, reduce resident utility costs, and meet LL97 compliance goals. Create an account for detailed model specifications and pricing.
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