3 preconceived ideas about heat pumps
Heat pumps suffer from a lot of preconceived ideas: noisy, expensive, and not very efficient. In this article, we decipher these preconceived ideas that make life difficult for this popular heating system with one of our electricians!
Could a heat pump be suitable for your hot water heating needs in Perth? We invite you to consult our previous article on the subject to find out! Today, we analyse 3 preconceived ideas about heat pumps so that this subject no longer holds any secrets for you!
Heat pumps are expensive.
Firstly, the price of your heat pump will depend on its power, functionality, or technology (air-to-water heat pump, air-to-air heat pump). And even though a heat pump represents an investment, it should be remembered that this environmentally friendly heating system relies on a free and inexhaustible source of energy: air.
Once your investment has paid for itself, you will reduce your energy bills significantly and, what’s more, your environmental impact! In addition, the installation of a heat pump can represent real added value for a property when it is sold
Heat pumps are cumbersome and noisy
The installation of a heat pump requires a little space inside your home or outdoor space to install the outdoor unit (which will capture the heat naturally present in the air)
As far as noise is concerned, heat pump models have evolved considerably in recent years and are increasingly efficient.
They are the subject of extensive research and offer comfort, performance, and savings. In addition, depending on the system, a heat pump can provide you with heating and hot water and air conditioning in summer. Very practical!
Most of the latest models produce less than 50 DB when operating which is not too noisy, as long as the unit is properly installed in the right location.
They are hard to install
A heat pump installation takes an average of two to three days (depending on the type of installation required, often just a couple of hours for air to air models) and can be used for both new buildings and renovations (replacing an old gas unit or a storage tank for example).
A heat pump can therefore be connected to an existing heating network and requires little maintenance; an annual check-up is sufficient. Once installed, you set the desired temperature on the thermostat and are good to go.
If you want to upgrade your hot water heating system this year, call us today! They will be able to answer your questions and carry out your projects.
