Comfort the World
We’re on a mission to build a healthier, more comfortable world for all those who inhabit it — without compromising the environment.
With Gradient, progress
has arrived
In the past fifty years., we’ve made a lot of progress. We’ve built electric cars, cell phones and the internet — and yet, somehow, HVAC technology has barely changed. We still burn oil and natural gas in our furnaces and rely on ugly window ACs to cool our homes.
Our heat pump technology is the first of its kind. It’s beautiful, powerful, efficient and planet-friendly — made for people who are unwilling to compromise their values or aesthetics.
“The Gradient unit resembles a bench with two thick supports that you hang over a windowsill. The clever design means the unit doesn't obstruct the view out the window and places the noisier components on the outside.”
Blaine Brownwell, Architect Magazine
Change is in the Air
Up until now, cooling the home has meant warming the planet because of the refrigerants used in air conditioners. Commonly-used hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, like R410a, are climate super-pollutants. They are over a thousand times more potent than carbon dioxide and accelerate planet warming which, in turn, increases our need for air conditioning.
Gradient uses R-32, with 70% lower GWP than R410a, and further limits emissions by eliminating risk of leaks due to our factory-sealed system and by minimizing our charge with our compact design. Overall, Gradient's architecture massively reduces the risk of emissions due to refrigerant leakage.
Join Gradient and Make an Impact
Gradient is always on the lookout for talented people with a passion for making world-changing products. If you’re excited to be part of the climate solution on a team that brings new meaning to the word “cool,” check out our open positions below.
