What are Air Source Heat Pumps?

By Gerald Gilbert 5 years ago

Air source heat pumps or ASHPs absorb warmth from the outdoor air to warm your house as well as warm water. They can still draw out warmth when air temperature levels are as low as 15° C.

If you have a huge yard area outside, you could take into consideration a ground source heat pump. ASHPs require electricity to run; however, because they are drawing out sustainable warmth from the environment, the heat output is greater than the electrical power input.

How do air source heat pump work?

Warm from the air is soaked up at reduced temperature into a liquid. This liquid travels through a compressor, raising the temperature, as well as transfers that greater temperature warmth to the heating as well as warm water circuits of the house.

There are two main sorts of Air Source Heat Pumps in Suffolk: air-to-water as well as air-to-air. Selecting an air-to-water or an air-to-air system will determine the kind of warmth circulation system you need.

  • Air-to-water

Air-to-water heat pumps take in warmth from the outside air and transfer the warm to water.

An air-to-water system distributes warmth through your wet central heating. Heat pumps function far more efficiently at a lower temperature than a basic boiler system would. This makes them preferable for underfloor heating systems or larger radiators, which break down the heat at lower temperature levels over longer periods of time.

Air-to-water heat pumps are the most common design in the UK.

  • Air-to-air

Air-to-air heat pumps require a cozy air circulation system to relocate the cozy air around your house. They are not going to give you hot water too.

The benefits of air source heat pumps:

  • lower gas expenses are likely, specifically if you are replacing traditional electric heating.
  • Reduced carbon exhausts.
  • No gas deliveries needed.
  • Can heat your residence in addition to your water.
  • Marginal upkeep required.
  • Can be easier to install than a ground source heat pump.