Air source heat pump

Air source heat pumps use the renewable energy source of ambient air to heat, cool, and supply hot water in homes and buildings. They reduce greenhouse gas emissions because they use clean energy, and can significantly reduce running costs compared to other methods of heating and cooling.  An air source heat pump is powered by a heat pump compressor, a fan to move air, and a heat exchanger to transfer heat. An air source heat pump extracts ambient heat from the outside air, typically at temperatures around 7 °C to 12 °C, and the heat is either used to warm air or hot water for the building. As it takes the energy from outside air, there is no fuel input required and so no emissions associated with their use. They can obtain significantly higher temperatures than the air around them and can be used to deliver hot water at temperatures above 80 °C.

Cost

Air source heat pumps are usually cheaper to purchase and install from an air source Heat Pump Supplier than other types of heat pumps. They are easy to maintain and have lower running costs compared to other heating methods, as they use renewable energy from the environment. Depending on the system, most air source heat pumps will have running costs of around £500-£2000 a year. This is when the pumps are running for up to 10 hours a day for a typical family home. Energy efficiency is crucial for reducing running costs. Zealux INVERBOOST technology won good reputation in Europe since 2013

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COP

The COP of an air source heat pump is a measure of its efficiency, or how well it can convert energy in the air into useful energy for heating and cooling. The COP of an air source heat pump is typically given as a ratio, and it is a measure of the amount of energy out compared to the amount of energy in. Heat pumps normally have high Coefficient of performance (COP) ratings; the higher the COP, the more efficiently the pump operates. A COP of 4.0 indicates that for every 1kW of electrical energy the system uses, 4kW of heat energy is produced, so a higher COP will result in lower running costs. Running costs vary, depending on various factors including the size and energy efficiency of the heat pump, the installed system and the level of insulation in the building. The COP of an air source heat pump is usually highest in climates with moderate temperatures throughout the year, as the system does not need to work as hard to meet the heating and cooling demands. In cold climates, An air source heat pump COP are typically lower—between 2.0 and 3.0—because the air source heat pump has to work harder to extract heat from the outside air. Besides, it is important to check the heat pump is correctly sized; if it is too large then it will cost more to run as it will be constantly trying to raise the temperature, but it won’t need to work as hard if the building is well insulated.  In summary, the COP of an air source heat pump is a measure of its efficiency and varies based on the climate as well as the quality of components that make up the system. Zealux Inverboost heat pump COP up to 16.

Other cost

It is also important to consider how much energy is used in the property. As air source heat pumps generate heat for free, it is important to reduce other energy consumption such as hot water and lighting, as this will have an impact on the running costs by reducing demand on the heat pump. Air source heat pumps are relatively expensive on an initial cost basis, but over the lifetime of the equipment, running costs can be very low. It is important to consider the running costs of the system before installation and ensure that any savings through reduced gas bills will outweigh the initial outlay for the equipment by asking your air to water heat pump supplier. If you are interested in Zealux inverboost heat pump, please contact us.