Save Money with a Cost-Efficient Heat Pump This Winter

by | Jan 31, 2013 | Heating and Air Conditioning

With the rising cost of energy bills, it’s not only domestic customers who are being hit hard and struggling to pay their bills this Winter. Commercial customers are suffering too, with huge fuel bills making it difficult to run a business efficiently and with low overheads. Small businesses in particular, or businesses such as swimming pools, leisure centres and retail outlets, where the temperature needs to be maintained at a certain level for the public, are struggling with rising energy bills this season.

There are many ways to heat your work space, but why not consider having heat pumps professional installed for a low cost, low energy alternative to a traditional boiler.

What is a heat pump?
Consisting of a sealed circuit with a refrigerant (liquid) flowing through it, a heat pump transfers the heat of one fluid at a low temperature to a second fluid at a much higher temperature. You can opt for an electric or gas absorption heat pump and both have slightly different working parts. An electric heat pump has a condenser, a compressor, an expansion valve and an evaporator, whereas a gas absorption heat pump has a generator, an evaporator, a condenser, an absorbor and several restrictors.

Smaller spaces benefit from the use of an air-source heat pump, which draws air from outside and utilises a fan to improve the efficiency of the heat exchange. Larger spaces will normally benefit from the use of water-source heat pumps, which are able to carry far larger quantities of heat through pipes than air flow alone.

During use, both electric and gas absorption heat pumps do the following:
1. Consume electrical energy (or LPG gas in the generator)
2. Absorb heat in the evaporator
3. Give off heat

A heat pump generates more energy than it uses, making it a very efficient way to heat a building. No flues or ventilation are needed to install a heat pump and they have a long life expectancy, which leads to lower repair and maintenance costs in addition to low running and installation costs. At the flick of a switch, your heat pump can function as an air conditioning unit.

Heat pumps Lancing should be installed by a reputable heat pump supplier who is experienced with commercial installation and maintenance. Many suppliers specialise in fitting heat pumps in leisure centres and swimming pools, so you should always look for a heat pump supplier who is experienced with your type of installation.

Often, reliable companies will send an engineer free of charge to assess your site and see whether heat pumps are the perfect solution for you, with no obligation to purchase. Always ask around for recommendations for heat pumps Lancing, as friends and other organisations may know a reliable company who can install and maintain your system for you.

AAC Southern Limited is specialise in heat pump installation for regular rooms and swimming pools. Get in touch with them!

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