Air source heat pumps – benefits and features
Friday, October 28th, 2011For most people, having a heating system which is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective would be ideal. To meet this demand, many new products and innovations have been launched. However, none has become quite so popular or proved itself to work so well as the heat pump.
Not everyone knows how air source heat pumps work, so let’s take a quick look. Heat pumps are designed to utilise the stored energy in the air around them and convert this into a useful source of energy for domestic use. In order to provide this heat source, heat pumps make use of a compressor and two carefully matched heat exchangers. This method gives you, the homeowner, a heat source that is both efficient and economical.
One of the main benefits of using air source heat pumps is that they are very cost-effective, not only because they don’t cost very much to install. Compared to the electrical power needed to operate them, heat pumps give out as much as five times more in heat energy.
Air source heat pumps are also much cheaper to run than other energy sources. They are around 30 per cent cheaper to run than natural gas, 50 per cent cheaper than oil and as much as 80 per cent cheaper than LPG gas. In a further saving, there is no need to buy oil up front or pay a gas standing charge.
Heat pumps also have many uses. You can use the heat energy they produce in your central heating system, for under floor heating or to supply your domestic hot water. You can even use air source heat pumps to heat an indoor swimming pool, although you will need to use an external heat exchanger as well for this application.
Last but not least, air source heat pumps are very durable and have an impressive lifespan. A lot of heat pumps last for as long as twenty years, without the need for regular servicing.
Visit our website for details about the benefits of installing a heat pump system in your home, now. You can also find information about a reputable supplier of air source heat pumps, today.