LivSmart Studios by Hilton Augusta is part of Hilton's apartment-style extended-stay concept, designed around the needs of guests staying 20 nights or longer. With spacious studio accommodations, in-room kitchens, ample storage, and everyday conveniences, the property is built to provide a comfortable environment where longer-term travelers can settle into familiar routines.

For an extended-stay property, dependable climate control is an essential part of that experience. Guests spending days or weeks in the same accommodation need heating and cooling systems capable of maintaining consistent comfort while giving them control over their individual environment.

To support these requirements, LivSmart Studios by Hilton Augusta partnered with Transworld to acquire 126 GE Zoneline HVAC systems across two configurations: 118 GE Zoneline 15K BTU Heat Pump Units with Variable Speed Inverter Technology and Makeup Air (AZVS15DMXWA) and 8 GE Vertical Zoneline V12 Inverter Heat Pumps with Makeup Air and WiFi (AVVL12DMXWA).

Together, the systems provide a versatile hospitality HVAC solution focused on comfort, efficiency, ventilation, and flexibility across the property.

The Challenge

Extended-stay hotels place unique demands on HVAC systems. Unlike transient accommodations where rooms may be occupied for only a night or two, guests can spend weeks within the same living space, making temperature consistency, noise, ventilation, and individual control especially important.

Consistent Long-Term Comfort

Extended-stay guests spend more time in their accommodations, making reliable heating and cooling an important component of their everyday experience.

Variable-Speed Performance

Rather than relying solely on traditional on/off operation, the property sought HVAC technology capable of adjusting output according to changing room conditions.

Fresh Air & Ventilation

Makeup air capability provides another important consideration for contemporary hospitality environments, helping support the introduction of outdoor air alongside room heating and cooling.

Multiple Installation Requirements

Not every area of a hotel necessarily has the same HVAC configuration. The project required both packaged terminal and vertical systems, allowing equipment to be matched more appropriately to different spaces and installation requirements.

Operational Efficiency

With HVAC equipment operating across an extended-stay property throughout the year, energy-conscious technology can support both guest comfort and long-term property operations.

The Solution

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Augusta selected two complementary GE Zoneline inverter heat pump solutions, creating a standardized HVAC strategy while retaining flexibility for different installation environments.

Products Installed

GE Zoneline 15K BTU Heat Pump Units

• Model: AZVS15DMXWA

• Quantity: 118 units

• Capacity: 15,000 BTU

• Voltage: 230/208V

• Technology: Variable Speed Inverter Heat Pump

• Ventilation: Makeup Air

GE Vertical Zoneline V12 Inverter Heat Pumps

• Model: AVVL12DMXWA

• Quantity: 8 units

• Voltage: 208/230V

• Configuration: Vertical

• Technology: Inverter Heat Pump

• Ventilation: Makeup Air

• Connectivity: WiFi

• Refrigerant: R454B

Together, the 126 GE Zoneline systems give the property a coordinated HVAC solution capable of addressing different room and installation requirements without sacrificing overall technology consistency.

Why GE Zoneline Inverter HVAC Solutions?

Variable Speed Inverter Technology

Inverter technology allows the HVAC system to adjust its operating output as room conditions change rather than relying exclusively on full-power on/off cycling.

This approach helps provide more consistent temperature control while supporting efficient operation, particularly valuable in extended-stay environments where guests may occupy rooms continuously for longer periods.

15K BTU Heating & Cooling

The 118 standard Zoneline units provide 15K BTU capacity with heat pump functionality, giving the property a versatile solution for maintaining comfortable guest environments throughout changing seasonal conditions.

Makeup Air Capability

Both GE Zoneline configurations incorporate makeup air capability, adding an outdoor-air component to the property's HVAC strategy.

For modern hospitality properties, integrating ventilation with room-level climate control helps create a more comprehensive approach to indoor comfort.

Standard & Vertical Configurations

Using both packaged terminal and vertical Zoneline systems gives the property greater flexibility in how HVAC equipment is integrated throughout the building.

The standard units provide familiar room-level packaged terminal functionality, while the Vertical Zoneline systems offer an alternative configuration for spaces where a more discreet or architecturally integrated HVAC approach is appropriate.

Connected Vertical HVAC

The eight Vertical Zoneline V12 units incorporate WiFi capability, adding connectivity to their inverter-based heating and cooling functionality.

R454B Refrigerant

The Vertical Zoneline V12 units utilize R454B refrigerant, reflecting the industry's transition toward refrigerants with lower global warming potential than the R410A systems traditionally used across much of the HVAC market.

Hospitality-Focused Equipment

GE Zoneline systems are designed around commercial hospitality applications, where dependable room-level performance, serviceability, guest comfort, and long-term equipment management are essential considerations.

Project Results

Enhanced Extended-Stay Comfort

Variable-speed heat pump technology supports consistent heating and cooling for guests spending longer periods within their accommodations.

More Responsive Climate Control

Inverter-driven operation allows equipment output to respond to changing room conditions, helping maintain a steadier indoor environment.

Integrated Ventilation

Makeup air functionality adds an important ventilation component alongside the property's heating and cooling systems.

Flexible HVAC Deployment

The combination of 118 standard Zoneline units and 8 Vertical Zoneline systems allows different areas of the property to use HVAC configurations appropriate to their individual installation requirements.

Energy-Conscious Operation

Variable-speed inverter technology helps reduce unnecessary full-output operation by allowing the equipment to modulate according to demand.

Standardized GE HVAC Platform

Using GE Zoneline solutions across both standard and vertical applications provides greater consistency for equipment management, servicing, and long-term replacement planning.

By acquiring 118 GE Zoneline 15K BTU Variable Speed Inverter Heat Pump Units and 8 GE Vertical Zoneline V12 Inverter Heat Pumps, LivSmart Studios by Hilton Augusta established a comprehensive HVAC solution tailored to the demands of extended-stay hospitality.

The 126-unit deployment combines inverter technology, heat pump operation, makeup air, and flexible equipment configurations to support comfortable guest environments while addressing different installation requirements throughout the property.

For an extended-stay concept designed around helping guests settle in for weeks rather than simply spend the night, dependable climate control becomes part of the everyday living experience. GE Zoneline technology helps LivSmart Studios by Hilton Augusta provide that consistency while giving the property a hospitality-focused HVAC platform designed for efficient, long-term operation.

Through its partnership with Transworld, the property gains a coordinated heating, cooling, and ventilation solution that supports both immediate guest comfort and the operational demands of a modern extended-stay hotel.