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 strengthening its presence in Eastern Europe's heating market. The region now accounts for 10% of the company's export market, with growing demand from family homes, small retail shops, offices, and municipal buildings across Russia, Poland, Ukraine, and the Baltic states — areas where long, harsh winters meet rising energy costs and limited natural gas access.
At the core of Snowfairy's Eastern European offering are Air-to-Water Heat Pump Systems, which extract heat from outdoor air and transfer it to hydronic heating circuits (radiators or underfloor pipes). These Air-to-Water Heat Pump Systems maintain useful heat output even when outdoor temperatures fall to -30°C, a critical requirement for Warsaw, Kyiv, and Moscow winters. A small office building in Minsk recently replaced its old gas boiler with Snowfairy's Air-to-Water Heat Pump Systems and reported a 35% reduction in heating expenses despite similar indoor comfort levels.
For domestic hot water in cold climates, Snowfairy provides Low Ambient Heat Pump Water Heaters. Unlike standard heat pump water heaters that lose efficiency below 5°C, Low Ambient Heat Pump Water Heaters are designed to operate in unheated basements or mechanical rooms where temperatures can drop near freezing. A family home in Kraków installed a Low Ambient Heat Pump Water Heater alongside their existing radiator system, cutting water heating electricity use by nearly half during the winter months. The same technology also serves small hotels and guesthouses, where Low Ambient Heat Pump Water Heaters deliver consistent hot water for guest bathrooms and laundry facilities even during cold snaps.
Both product families benefit from Variable Speed Compressor Heat Pumps, which adjust compressor rotation speed to match real-time heating demand. Variable Speed Compressor Heat Pumps avoid the wasteful on/off cycling of fixed-speed units, reducing energy consumption by 20–30% in typical residential applications. A heating contractor in Riga told us that Variable Speed Compressor Heat Pumps also operate more quietly — an important feature for apartment buildings and noise-sensitive urban areas.
For homeowners seeking a complete replacement for gas or coal boilers, Snowfairy offers All-in-One Heat Pump Boilers. These All-in-One Heat Pump Boilers integrate the heat pump, buffer tank, circulation pump, and controller into a single wall-hung or floor-standing cabinet — simplifying installation and reducing the number of components that can fail. A village school outside Vilnius installed two All-in-One Heat Pump Boilers to replace a 30-year-old coal-fired boiler, eliminating fuel storage needs and reducing daily maintenance to near zero.
Finally, Heating and Cooling Heat Pump Combos address the growing need for summer comfort as Eastern European summers become warmer. Heating and Cooling Heat Pump Combos use reversing valves to provide chilled water for fan coil units or radiant cooling panels during hot months. A small retail shop in Bucharest uses Heating and Cooling Heat Pump Combos year-round — heating in winter, cooling in summer — with a single piece of equipment. The shop owner noted that the dual-function capability eliminated the need for separate air conditioning units, freeing up wall space and reducing upfront costs.
"Eastern Europe needs heating equipment that can survive real winters without burning fossil fuels," said Ms. Wei, international sales manager at Snowfairy. "Our Air-to-Water Heat Pump Systems and All-in-One Heat Pump Boilers deliver reliable, efficient heat at -30°C — and they handle summer cooling too."
Snowfairy has already shipped over 500 units to distributors and installers in Poland, the Baltic states, and western Russia. The company plans to establish a spare parts warehouse in Warsaw by early 2027 to support faster service response times.
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.