Yes. Most variable-speed scroll air-cooled modular units are designed as air-source heat pump systems, meaning they support both cooling and heating. Equipped with inverter-driven variable-speed scroll compressors, the unit can smoothly switch operating modes and precisely adjust capacity according to load demands. This allows stable heating performance in transitional seasons as well as in colder climates, depending on the model’s low-ambient capabilities.
In heating mode, the unit extracts heat from outdoor air and transfers it indoors through the refrigerant cycle. Thanks to variable-speed technology, the system can modulate compressor speed, refrigerant flow, and electronic expansion valve opening to maintain stable outlet water temperature. This leads to higher heating efficiency (COP), improved comfort, and reduced energy consumption compared to fixed-speed systems.
Many models also include enhanced vapor injection (EVI) technology or low-temperature heating kits, allowing the unit to maintain effective heating even at low outdoor temperatures. Multiple modules can operate together, providing system redundancy and ensuring reliable heating even if one module is offline. Meanwhile, intelligent networked controls balance the heating load among modules, extending compressor life and improving overall system stability.
Because heating and cooling share the same modular platform, installation is simpler, piping requirements are reduced, and capacity can be expanded later by adding modules. This makes the system well suited for hotels, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial facilities, and any application that requires efficient year-round temperature control.
In summary, the variable-speed scroll air-cooled modular unit does support heating, functioning as a high-efficiency heat pump with precise modulation, reliable low-temperature performance, and flexible modular scalability.