Do you know what will happen this winter? It will probably be cold 🙂
You will have already noticed, the cold is becoming more and more noticeable in our cities and it probably won’t leave until well into next spring. So it’s time to start thinking about preparing our homes with an air conditioning system that will help us to combat the low temperatures, if possible, without our pockets suffering too much.
How much does a heat pump consume?
The heat pump is the most efficient heating system. Nowadays, all Air Conditioning units sold in Spain incorporate a heat pump for use in heating mode. This system means that their energy consumption is reduced in comparison with their performance.
What are the advantages of heat pump heating?
A very competitive price. There is a great offer in the market and therefore we can buy a Heat Pump Air Conditioning equipment for a really affordable price, as they are much cheaper than boilers.
Low electricity consumption. Heat pumps work with an Inverter compressor that will increase energy efficiency, which will result in savings in electricity consumption. It consumes less than a boiler or heater (up to a third).
Dual use. By installing this type of air conditioner in your home, you can use it as an air conditioner during the summer months.
They do not pollute. The latest generation equipment consumes much less energy and the new R-32 type refrigerant gases are much more environmentally friendly. They are also much safer than other systems. In 2011, Greenpeace declared heat pump heating systems to be the best for the planet, as they are more efficient and minimise global impact.
Let’s talk numbers.
Every kWh spent on a heat pump can be giving us between 2 and 5 kWh of heat in the home. Let’s look at the most common case, which would be a room of up to 30 m2. In this case, the equipment will normally have a thermal power of 2.5 kW. The electrical power for these devices would be between 0.5 and 0.8 kW.
To give us a clearer idea, in broad terms, we can say that for every 3 kWh of heat generated (thermal), the equipment consumes an average of 1 kWh of electrical energy.
If we compare it with an electric radiator, this consumes 1kWh of electricity for every 1kWh of thermal energy it is producing, therefore, the conclusion we can draw is that we can achieve significant savings if we use the heat pump.
Inverter systems.
All the systems that are marketed in our country work with an Inverter type compressor, so the air conditioning machine will modulate the thermal power, with variable electricity consumption.
To find out exactly the power of your heat pump, the best option is to check the characteristics label that is normally found on the front or on the side of the outdoor unit. This label contains, among other data, information about the electrical consumption and indicates the consumption data for both heating and cooling.
We are here to help you.
If you need advice to choose the Heat Pump Air Conditioning system that best suits your needs, do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to answer your query in a completely personalised way.
