As Irish homeowners grapple with the challenges of our changing seasons, Daikin Ireland has launched the new X Series, a next-generation mixed heat pump system designed for complete year-round comfort.
The new X Series is the first ever Daikin residential heat pump that combines air-to-air heating and cooling, hydraulic heating (e.g. for underfloor heating) and domestic hot water in a single integrated system.
Designed for new-build and fully renovated homes up to 150m sq, especially where outdoor space is limited, the X Series features a single outdoor unit with up to five indoor connections. The system combines the functionality of a multi air-to-air heat pump and a Daikin Altherma air-to-water heat pump to give homeowners the best of both worlds.
- Air-to-air technology is like air conditioning in that it can directly heat and cool rooms through indoor emitters
- Air-to-water technology heats water that circulates through underfloor heating or low-temperature radiators, as well as providing domestic hot water
In this way, the Daikin X Series combines the strengths of two heat pump systems in one. The air-to-air technology can quickly heat a room when it’s cold – or cool it down on a warm summer’s day – while the air-to-water technology can provide hot water and work with your home’s central heating system.
Best of both worlds – heating and cooling
Up to now, our long periods of cold weather mean that Irish homes have been designed mainly to keep us warm. However, changing climate patterns are creating new challenges for Irish homeowners. According to Met Eireann, summer 2026 was the hottest on record, with growing public discussion about overheating in modern, highly insulated homes.
Against this backdrop, the Daikin X Series has been designed to meet the evolving comfort needs of Irish households, providing both efficient winter heating and effective summer cooling from a single integrated system.
“Traditionally, Irish homeowners have focused almost entirely on keeping warmth in, because that's what the Irish climate demanded," said Kyrian Opstaele, General Manager, Daikin Ireland.
“However, in recent years we have experienced increasingly hot summer periods, and we’re seeing more conversations about homes in Ireland becoming uncomfortably warm during heatwaves. Air conditioning has never been a standard feature in Irish homes because, quite simply, it was rarely needed.
“The X Series is a significant step forward because it provides year-round comfort. Homeowners no longer have to choose between efficient winter heating and effective summer cooling,” Mr Opstaele said.
“With a single outdoor unit, they can enjoy comfortable indoor temperatures whatever the weather, while also benefiting from highly efficient hot water and heating performance. We believe integrated heating and cooling solutions like the X Series will become an increasingly important part of modern home design in response to changing customer expectations and behaviour.”
Smart monitoring and control
Like other heat pump systems in the Daikin range, the new X Series integrates with the Daikin Onecta app which allows homeowners to manage their indoor climate wherever they are. Features of the app include:
- Remote temperature control
- Scheduling and programming
- Domestic hot water management
- Energy consumption monitoring for connected air-to-air units
- Voice control compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
These features provide homeowners with greater visibility and control over comfort and energy use throughout the year.
Best after-sales support
Meanwhile, homeowners who future-proof their energy needs by investing in a new X Series are supported by Daikin’s Stand By Me platform, which provides:
- Easy product registration
- Warranty management
- Service scheduling
- Access to Daikin's nationwide service network
- Rapid technical support
The platform ensures homeowners and installers have access to support throughout the life of the system.
As Irish homeowners increasingly seek solutions that can address both winter heating demands and summer overheating concerns, the X Series represents a new generation of home climate technology that combines efficiency, flexibility and all-season comfort in a single integrated system.