Heat Pumps Explained - Discover the pros and cons!
Heat pumps represent systems that ‘pump’ or move heat from one place to another by using a compressor and a circulating structure of liquid or gas refrigerant, through which heat is extracted from outside sources and pumped indoors.
Pumping the heat uses less electricity as compared to when electricity is solely used as a means to convert it. During the summers, the cycle can be reversed and the unit acts like an air conditioner.
The heat pump system has been adopted at a slower pace in the UK, as opposed to other parts in Europe, due to the fact that the government recently started to implement a number of new schemes, which make the transition to green living smoother and more affordable. These practices have managed to catch the attention of the British population, and subsequently increasing the popularity of renewable energy technology.
Heat pumps represent the most efficient alternative to fuel, oil and electric systems in regards to both heating and cooling. Gas furnaces do a relative good job, rated close to 98 per cent efficient, however they do not represent a long term solution from a carbon footprint aspect. Heat pumps supply more heating and cooling capacity than the amount of electricity used to run them. Properly designed and installed heat pumps regularly attain more than 300 per cent efficiency.
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