Do You Know the Advantages and Disadvantages of Heat Pump?

The heat pump absorbs heat from one place and transfers it to another—just like a refrigerator. Do you know about the advantages and disadvantages of it? As a heat pump supplier, I'd like to share it with you.

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How does the heat pump work?

Heat pumps work by pumping or moving heat from one place to another by using a compressor and a circulating structure of liquid or gas refrigerant, through which heat is extracted from outside sources and pumped indoors. 

In summer, it will bring heat out of the house, and in winter, it will bring heat into the house-even if it is cold outside. The heat pump is able to transfer heat using the evaporation and condensation process of a substance called a refrigerant circulating between indoor and outdoor units.

The Advantages of the Heat Pump

Reduce operating costs

Compared with combustion-based systems, heat pumps have lower operating costs. The higher the energy efficiency of the system, the greater the long-term energy savings. But this friendly environmental investment can help you save up to £1,400 per year.

Less maintenance

Heat pumps require less maintenance than combustion heating systems. Periodically, once a year, certain details of the system must be checked, which can easily be done by yourself. On the other hand, professional installers must check every three to five years.

Better security

Heat pumps are safer than combustion-based heating systems. Although gas heating systems can provide faster heat, this type is susceptible to toxic gas leakage, which can lead to fires or explosions. However, when heat pumps operate safely, and because they rely on electricity and do not need to burn fuel to generate heat, they have fewer safety issues compared to similar products.

Reduce carbon emissions

The heat pump system can reduce your carbon emissions and has an efficient energy conversion rate.

Provide cooling

During warm periods, the heat pump can reverse this process, so it acts like an AC device. In summer, the air-to-air heat pump can be easily switched to cooling mode.

Low noise

One advantage of buying an electric heat pump is that it is designed to produce minimal noise during operation. Although the heat pump system generates the least noise during operation, this type of system is also designed to be highly efficient. And compared with other types of systems, heat pumps use less electricity.

Long life

The life span of heat pumps is relatively long, up to 50 years, but the average life span is between 14 and 15 years. They are also very reliable and stable heat sources.

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The Disadvantafes of Heat Pump

Pumps are one of the most effective home heating solutions. However, the initial cash outlay may become a disadvantage, and this choice is made. Listed below are some disadvantages that need to be considered when choosing a heat pump.

High upfront cost

The initial start-up cost of the heat pump is very high. And they are quite difficult to install, especially because research must be done to understand the movement of heat, the local geology, and the heating and cooling requirements of your home. But on the other hand, their operating costs translate into long-term savings in energy costs and lead to ways to reduce carbon emissions. The heat pump system. Questionable sustainability

Need a lot of work

The installation process requires a lot of work and damages your house and garden. A related example is the need to penetrate through building cladding.

Cold weather problem

Some heat pumps encounter problems in cold areas and may damage the system. Therefore, the full effect cannot be achieved in the cold season.

Not completely carbon neutral

Heat pumps run on electricity, which means they are difficult to achieve carbon neutrality.

Foshan Guangteng New Energy Co., Ltd. has been committed to the development, production, marketing and after-sales service of heat pump water heaters. Our main products include swimming pool heat pump, house heating heat pump, sanitary hot water heat pump, and so on.