Portable heat pumps are also known as portable air conditioners. They can be moved from room to room, so there is no need for complex installations. They can both heat and cool a room using a single unit.
The UK registered 220,000 heat pump and solar panel installations in 2023, with heat pumps seeing a 19 per cent increase compared to 2022. The MCS attributes the demand for heat pumps to the drive for carbon-free heating, which is supported by government grants.
Heat pumps
Heat pumps produce both heat and hot water for domestic and commercial sites. They extract heat from the surrounding air and environment and run off electricity; for every 1kw of electricity used, around 3-4kw of heat is available. This means there is no burning of fossil fuels. They use approximately one-third of the energy used by a natural gas heater.
The capacity of heat pumps is measured in BTUs; the higher the BTU, the larger the room it is capable of heating or cooling. They are traditionally quieter than traditional air conditioning units.
A portable heat pump should be in a position that ensures vents are not obstructed. It should also be placed away from direct sunlight, as the warmth from the sun will make it harder for the pump to generate cool air.
Suppliers
Air source heat pumps provide a renewable energy source, are environmentally friendly, improve indoor air quality, and have minimal maintenance requirements. For air source heat pumps Worcester and the surrounding areas, contact a specialist such as gsmlimited.com/services/air-source-heat-pumps/worcester.
For maximum efficiency, it is vital that heat pumps are installed correctly and to a high standard; therefore, you should always ensure your installation is carried out by a qualified and experienced specialist.
