If you are searching for the most advanced solution for heating and cooling your space while keeping electricity bills low, now is the right time to consider purchasing a heat pump. Due to its numerous advantages and savings compared to conventional systems, heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular in building and renovating properties. Here are a few reasons why.

In recent years, users have focused heavily on the low cost of energy sources, with little consideration for energy efficiency. Today, the situation has changed, and awareness of the use of energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions is becoming more pronounced. This is where heat pumps come into play, leading the way in efficiency for several reasons.

They Provide Lower Heating/Cooling Costs

Heat pumps are cheaper to operate than fuel-based systems, saving up to 75% compared to conventional heating systems because they draw 75% of free energy from the environment. The remaining 25% is used for the electricity necessary to transfer energy from one space to another. For every 1kW of electricity consumed, they release 3 to 5kW of heating or cooling energy, making them a solution that minimizes heating costs while maximizing comfort and satisfaction. Additionally, they break down less often, have lower energy losses, and incur no extra costs for purchasing and storing fuel.

Smart, Safe, and Easy to Use

Modern heat pump models can connect to a Wi-Fi network and allow easy control via a mobile app, even from a remote location. They are safer than systems that operate on burning liquid or other fuels, and with their powerful automation, they independently determine the optimal room temperature based on the outdoor temperature.

Easy to Maintain and Long-Lasting

Unlike traditional systems, heat pumps only need to be checked twice a year, while solid fuel or pellet boilers require daily checks for ash, leaks, condensation, etc. The designed service life of a heat pump is around 20 years, and they are highly reliable in operation.

They Can Also Cool

In the warm season, heat pumps can reverse the operation cycle to function like air conditioners—simply by switching the mode from heating to cooling, the direction of the refrigerant flow changes, and the heat pump extracts heat from the rooms and releases it to the external environment.

They Can Heat Sanitary Hot Water

While heating or cooling the property, a heat pump can also heat large amounts of sanitary hot water. What’s particularly interesting is that some heat pump models heat sanitary water entirely for free during the cooling process, as they use the heat instead of releasing it to the external environment.

Environmentally Friendly

Heat pumps reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30% compared to other heating systems.

Easy to Install

This device can be installed almost anywhere. Particularly easy is the installation of air-to-water heat pumps, which take up little space and do not require additional work such as drilling wells and installing probes. The outdoor unit is placed on the building or on the ground. Besides underfloor heating, certain heat pump models can also efficiently and affordably heat via radiators.

All of this has led to an increasing number of users considering the installation of heat pumps as an energy-efficient solution for heating and cooling properties. Air-to-water heat pumps, such as Bergen Versati heat pumps, which combine heating, cooling, and hot water supply, are particularly popular. They are an ideal solution for new construction projects, houses, and buildings, as well as for replacing existing heating systems to reduce costs.

How Do Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Work?

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 from the air, enters the pump's evaporator. Then, the gas that has absorbed the energy passes through a system of pipes to the compressor, where the pressure and temperature increase. The next step occurs in a closed heat exchanger system, where the gas's heat is transferred to the heating/cooling system. After releasing the heat, the gas returns to its original temperature and goes back to the evaporator to start the process again. The device’s task is to automatically maintain the temperature within an appropriate range in the building throughout the year, whether it is cooling in the summer or heating in the winter.

Advanced automation allows complete control of the entire system, including underfloor heating, radiator heating, sanitary

hot water heating, fan coil units (for both heating and cooling), and additional energy sources (such as a gas boiler, electric boiler, or pellet boiler).

Conclusion

All indications suggest that heat pumps are a smart investment. Although they require a high initial investment, they can bring significant savings in the long run. Moreover, combining heat pumps with solar panels and collectors can lead to extremely low energy consumption, resulting in minimal heating and cooling bills.