An
air source heat pump takes air that is in one's vehicle and compresses it to make a more humid and even heat. An air source heat pump works just like a heat pump where a refrigerant gas is passed through an evaporator that warms the air being passed through it. An air source heat pump uses the same evaporator-cooler technology as air conditioners, but instead of using a coolant to cool the air, it uses an air source to heat it.
An air source heat pump consists of an indoor unit, a condenser, and an outdoor unit, which are generally located outdoors in the garage or a shed. The indoor unit contains a compressor and an expansion valve similar to what you might find in a central air conditioning unit. The expansion valve allows the hot air to be expanded when cold air is pulled through it; it then compresses the cooled air back into an outdoor unit for use indoors. The outdoor unit is generally made out of aluminum or metal such as steel or copper. This outdoor unit is called the evaporator. An outdoor unit may be powered electrically or via a pneumatic drive.
An air source heat pump can save money and reduce a homeowner's electric bill because it can take excess humidity outside the home and lower the nighttime noise level. When a homeowner leaves for work or breaks up with friends and family, the outdoor unit can take in excess humidity and quickly change the temperature inside the home. The indoor unit will then change the temperature outdoors to help with comfort and quiet during the day. When the air returns at evening, the indoor unit will dehumidify the air and make the home comfortable again.
A warm air source heat pump can also save on space heating. The homeowner can choose to heat the attic instead of using an air conditioning system. The homeowner can also utilize space heating during the summer and heating in the attic during the winter months. This is another way that space heating can be eliminated.
When air conditioners are used in colder climates, they can increase the homeowner's electrical bill. In extremely cold climates, the utility bill may freeze. This will result in an increase in the homeowner's electric bill and the homeowner will need to increase their air conditioning usage. A space heating system eliminates this problem because it does not run during the winter and it only operates during the warmer months. This keeps the electrical bill lower and the air conditioning usage down.
A space heating engineer can recommend different types of space air source heat pumps. The recommendation will depend on the type of environment the system will be placed in. A ground source heat pump can be installed in various locations including basements. It can also be used to warm floors in the home. In basements, a ground source heat pump can provide hot water and steam to the homeowner. A ground source heat pump will not cool air, it only heats.
Although space heaters and air source heat pumps are similar, the installation for each is slightly different. Air source heat pumps require only a minimal amount of foundation work, while a ground source heat pump will need foundation work as well as ventilation and cooling. A space heater can be built into a wall. However, a ground source heater cannot be placed in a wall.
A central air conditioner is the most common type of space-heating
heat pump manufacturer. A central air conditioning system includes air ducts, refrigerators, condensers and heating coils. A central air heating system is the most efficient way to cool and heat a home. If you are looking to cool a small area or to warm up a small area of central systems is recommended.
