Building or renovating a home involves many stages and purchases. For the comfort of a dwelling, one aspect that requires thorough research beforehand is the heating system. Energy efficiency and reducing heating costs are natural concerns, and people take these criteria into account before making an investment.
One modern solution for heating spaces and homes is the air-water heat pump. These are gaining ground over conventional heating systems because they offer greater efficiency, are easy to install, and do not involve high maintenance costs or effort.
Air-to-water heat pump: operating principle
Outside air is absorbed or extracted through an outdoor unit and is subsequently used to heat the air inside the home. This is possible even at freezing temperatures, meaning that residents have access to heat and hot water, including during winter, on days and nights when temperatures drop below 0 degrees Celsius.
The air-to-water heat pump can also be used with an underfloor heating system, which is preferred in more and more modern homes. It is compatible with fan convectors, boilers, and radiators.
To heat the energy extracted from the external environment by the pump unit, air-water heat pumps use refrigerant and increase the air temperature thanks to the compressor, which is considered the central component of this type of system.
