How do heat pumps work?

19/02/2024

A heat pump is a device that absorbs thermal energy from one location (external energy sources) and transfers it to another location (the building being heated or cooled). Energy from a renewable source, in this case, air, enters the evaporator of the pump. The gas that has absorbed this energy then travels through a system of pipes to the compressor, where the pressure and temperature increase. The next step occurs in the closed heat exchanger system, where the heat from the gas is transferred to the heating/cooling system. After releasing the heat, the gas returns to its original temperature and flows back to the evaporator to begin the process again. The device's task is to automatically maintain the temperature within the appropriate range throughout the year, whether it's cooling in the summer or heating in the winter.

Advanced automation provides complete control of the entire system, including underfloor heating, radiator heating, heating of domestic hot water, fan coil units in heating and cooling modes, and an additional energy source (such as a gas boiler, electric boiler, or pellet boiler).

All evidence suggests that heat pumps are a smart investment. Although they require significant initial investment, in the long run, they can lead to substantial savings. Moreover, combining heat pumps with solar panels and collectors can result in extremely low energy consumption, which translates to minimal heating and cooling bills.


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