ZHENGZHOU, China – May 6, 2026 – Snowfairy, a Chinese national “specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative” little giant enterprise designated by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, is expanding into the North American heating market. The region now accounts for 20% of the company’s export market, driven by growing demand for efficient electric heating solutions in Canada and the northern United States, where winter temperatures frequently drop below -25°C.
For homeowners in Vermont, Minnesota, and Ontario — many of whom rely on propane or fuel oil — Snowfairy offers Ultra-Low Temperature Heating Heat Pump Units engineered to extract heat from outdoor air even at -35°C. These Ultra-Low Temperature Heating Heat Pump Units achieve a COP (coefficient of performance) of 1.8 at -30°C, meaning they still deliver 1.8 units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed — far better than electric resistance heating. A small business owner in Anchorage recently replaced his electric baseboard heaters with Ultra-Low Temperature Heating Heat Pump Units and reported a 45% reduction in winter heating bills.
Complementing this line is Variable Frequency Air-to-Water Heat Pumps, which transfer heat from outside air to hydronic systems — radiators, underfloor pipes, or fan coil units. Variable Frequency Air-to-Water Heat Pumps are particularly popular in retrofit projects where existing boilers are being phased out. A contractor in Buffalo, New York, standardized on Variable Frequency Air-to-Water Heat Pumps for a 20-home “coal-to-electricity” conversion, noting that the variable-speed compressor eliminated the on/off cycling that wastes energy in single-stage units.
Both product families fall under the broader category of Cold Climate Heat Pumps — a designation recognized by utility rebate programs across North America. Cold Climate Heat Pumps must meet specific performance criteria, including full rated capacity at -15°C and continued operation at -25°C or lower. Snowfairy’s Cold Climate Heat Pumps exceed these requirements, with independent lab verification showing stable heating output down to -35°C. This makes them eligible for incentives from programs like Efficiency Vermont, NYSERDA, and Natural Resources Canada.
For easy installation, Snowfairy provides Monobloc Heat Pump Systems, where all refrigerant components are factory-sealed inside a single outdoor unit. Monobloc Heat Pump Systems connect only to water pipes — no refrigerant lines need to be run indoors — simplifying local code compliance and reducing installation time by nearly 40%. A heating contractor in Quebec City told us that Monobloc Heat Pump Systems allowed his crew to complete a residential installation in one day instead of two.
Finally, Inverter Heat Pump Water Heaters address domestic hot water needs. Unlike standard electric tank heaters, Inverter Heat Pump Water Heaters draw heat from the surrounding air (even cold basement air) and use a variable-speed compressor to match demand. A family of four in Toronto using an Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater can save approximately 500 kWh per year compared to a conventional resistance water heater.
“North America’s cold climate market is ready for heat pumps that truly work in deep winter,” said Ms. Wei, international sales manager at Snowfairy. “Our Ultra-Low Temperature Heating Heat Pump Units and Variable Frequency Air-to-Water Heat Pumps deliver reliable heat at -35°C — no backup electric resistance needed.”
Snowfairy has already shipped evaluation units to distributors in British Columbia, New York, and Michigan. The company expects to obtain ETL and Energy Star certifications by the fourth quarter of 2026.
About Snowfairy
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Zhengzhou, Snowfairy operates three R&D and production bases across China. It is a core supplier of thermal management systems for China’s new energy vehicle industry and exports to over 40 countries worldwide.
Snowfairy is bringing Ultra-Low Temperature Heating Heat Pump Units and Cold Climate Heat Pumps to North America — reliable heating down to -35°C for homes and small businesses in Canada and the northern US.
With Monobloc Heat Pump Systems that simplify installation and Inverter Heat Pump Water Heaters that slash water heating costs, we're ready for the “coal-to-electricity” transition.