What is a heat pump?
This is a heating system that draws energy from outside the home in order to inject it inside via a radiator, a fan coil or even a heated floor.
How does a heat pump work ?
A heat pump is a device composed of 5 main elements:
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A refrigerant: which captures and then releases calories
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An evaporator: which converts the refrigerant into vapor
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A compressor: which converts steam into gas
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A capacitor: which condenses the gas to transmit the heat
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A regulator: which lowers the temperature of the fluid, before it goes back into the circuit.
Concretely, this system works in three stages:
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Recovery of energy in the external environment (whether in the air, water or ground), thanks to the evaporator;
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Rise in temperature of the thermal energy thanks to the compressor;
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Transfer of energy to the interior of the housing, ready to heat.
What are the advantages of the heat pump?
If heat pumps are so popular at the moment, it is because they offer many advantages:
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Ecological: They use renewable energies, which never run out. In this sense, it is an ecological device, which uses the 100% natural energy that is the air. The only polluting aspect of the heat pump therefore remains the energy required to manufacture its components.
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Economic : The heat pump consumes much less energy than other heating systems. This will allow you to save a lot of money on your bill. Especially since the heat pump (heat pump) is eligible for financial aid, since this system is part of in the aid program for the exit from fossil fuels launched by the State “Heating Boost“. Check that you can benefit from this online help.
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Easy to install and use: No need to break your head to install the heat pump, whether new or renovation. Obviously, you must still at all costs contact a professional to carry out the installation because the installation requires handling refrigerant, which can be dangerous.
What are the differences between air/water, air/air, water/water or ground/water heat pumps?
Be aware that there are different types of heat pumps, which vary according to the configuration of your home, your natural resources and your budget. There are the following four:
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Air/water heat pump: it is the most common, which draws energy from the outside air and restores it via a hydraulic circuit to heat the house, the hot water tank, etc.
In order to make the right choice, you must take into account your land and the natural resources present on it, but also your budget as well as the advantages of each system. To be certain, turn to a professional, who will be able to advise you best on the most suitable heat pump in your case.
