TechCrunch Startup News How Quilt solved the heat pump’s biggest challenge
Jan 8, 2026
Discover how Quilt is revolutionizing heating with its advanced three-zone heat pump. The company leverages extensive sensor data to enhance performance and deliver over-the-air capacity boosts. Learn about their innovative solutions to common issues like low-speed compressor instability and how real-world testing outperforms costly lab methods. With tailored design tweaks, each indoor unit operates efficiently—even at very low temperatures. Plus, get a glimpse into Quilt's future plans for expanding their product line through data-driven innovation.
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Field Data Beats Lab Averages
- Quilt used extensive field data from deployed units to optimize real-world performance beyond lab averages.
- This data-driven approach revealed opportunities to improve capacity and low-speed stability across climates.
Unlock Performance With OTA Updates
- Use over-the-air updates to unlock performance improvements in deployed hardware.
- Deploy sensors and connectivity so engineers can safely tune systems after installation.
A Free Update Kept Homes Comfortable
- Quilt shipped a free update that unlocked 20% extra capacity for some homes, improving comfort during extremes.
- That change came from analyzing live telemetry rather than additional hardware swaps.