Cold and hot dual-mode refrigeration integrated machine has become the mainstream of new products, expanding the annual usage scenarios of the equipment

In 2026, the core trend of new product research and development in the industry will shift towards integrated cold and hot dual cycle refrigeration units, breaking the limitations of traditional cold foam equipment that is only used in low-temperature scenarios in summer. One device has dual functions of cooling and temperature control, as well as heating and temperature control. In summer, it can achieve 5-15 ℃ ice bath cold foam, and in winter, it can be adjusted to 38-42 ℃ warm water heat therapy. There will be no idle use throughout the year, and the comprehensive cost-effectiveness of the product will be greatly improved. The market share of cold and hot dual-mode models has rapidly increased to 42% in the first half of the year, gradually replacing single cooling basic refrigeration machines as the mainstream. Previously, traditional single cooling refrigeration machines were only suitable for use in spring and summer, and were stored idle in low-temperature environments during autumn and winter, occupying indoor space and resulting in a short consumer usage cycle and low utilization of investment costs. In contrast, the integrated cold and hot machine has added independent heating pipelines and temperature control switching modules, and a water system compatible with both cold and hot health modes, perfectly adapting to the health needs of different seasons throughout the year.
On the technical level, the integrated cold and hot machine adopts a dual circuit heat exchange structure, with independent operation of the refrigeration cycle and heating cycle without interference. It is equipped with an intelligent switching valve, which can switch between cold and hot modes with just one click. The temperature control accuracy is maintained at ± 0.5 ℃, and the heating mode heats up by 8 ℃ per hour. The large capacity cold foam pool can quickly reach a comfortable warm water temperature; The equipment is equipped with multiple safety protections such as anti dry burning and automatic power-off when overheating occurs. During the winter heating operation, the water temperature is monitored in real-time to avoid the risks of high temperature burns and dry burning in waterways. It is suitable for safe use by elderly and children in households. The inner water circuit adopts an integrated antibacterial and anti-corrosion material, which is not easy to rust or scale in environments with large temperature fluctuations during cold and hot alternation, extending the service life of the whole machine and solving the industry's old pain point of water circuit corrosion in cold and hot alternation models.
The demand feedback from the consumer side is very positive. Ordinary household users can purchase a hot and cold integrated machine without the need to separately purchase a cold foam refrigeration machine or independent warm water heating equipment, saving procurement budget and indoor placement space. Small health areas such as courtyards and balconies only need one set of equipment to complete four seasons of health care; The adaptability of commercial scenarios is stronger. Gyms and homestays can offer two types of services: ice bath cold therapy and warm water heat therapy according to seasonal rotation. During the off-season and winter, they rely on warm water projects to maintain customer flow in the recovery area, avoid losses due to idle venue equipment, and improve the stability of the store's annual revenue. The demand for integrated cold and hot machines is particularly strong in the markets of temperate and frigid countries overseas. The long winters in Europe, America, and Northern Europe make the market space for single cooling equipment narrow. After the launch of dual-mode models, overseas orders have increased by over 60% year-on-year, becoming a core category for export growth.
The industrial chain supporting facilities are synchronously following up, and the mass production scale of dual-mode dedicated compressors, bidirectional temperature control valves, and anti-corrosion waterway accessories continues to expand. The procurement cost of components is steadily decreasing, and the price difference between the terminal price of integrated cold and hot machines and traditional single cooling models continues to narrow, with the price difference controlled within a thousand yuan, further reducing the threshold for consumers to purchase. The industry R&D team is still continuously optimizing the energy consumption of cold and hot switching, reducing power loss during mode conversion, and reducing the overall body size to adapt to small household installation scenarios. Industry analysis believes that the integration of cold and hot dual circulation is an irreversible product upgrade direction for cold foam refrigeration equipment. Within three years, the market share of single cooling basic models will continue to shrink, and integrated cold and hot machines will account for more than 70% of the market sales.