The Beginners Guide To Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are multifunctional systems that keep your home warm and cool. With the current climate change, an increased demand/prices of fuel, and its impact on the environment, most people are looking into more sustainable and cheaper heating and cooling options.

If you are one of those people, you probably have a few questions when it comes to heat pump installations. Most homeowners have little to no idea of how their heat pumps work and this limits their understanding of how to operate them or knowing the benefits they serve.

For the first-timers trying to understand how to operate heat pumps and know how they function, The Heat Pumps Now  have you covered with this beginners guide.
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How Do Heat Pumps Work?

The first thing you should know as a new heat pump owner is that the name ‘heat pump’ does not mean it’s for heating only, heat pumps cool your rooms as well. 

When the heat pump is in heating mode, it means it's moving available heat from one space to another and in cooling mode, it sucks heat from the room and releases it into the outside air. Heat pumps are efficient to use and are effective solutions for both residential and commercial use.

Choosing The Right Heating or Cooling Solution

Deciding on what heating or cooling solution to use can be overwhelming. There are a variety of options to choose from and if you don’t know what you want, it can get stressful. But have no fear, our team are here!

The following are tips and things to consider before making a final decision:

1. Know the area size you want to heat or cool.
2. The level of insulation you are going for.
3. What’s the location of the heating and cooling solution in the room? 
4. What type of heating or cooling solution do you want?
5. Is the climate favorable?
6. Is it energy efficient?

If you have clear answers to these questions, it will help you narrow down your options and decide on what suits you.

Installations And Warranty

The duration of installation for heat pumps depends on the type of system that’s installed, but in most cases, it takes four hours to a whole day. 

In New Zealand, the warranty for a new heat pump is commonly between five and six years.

Are Heat Pumps Energy-Efficient?

The energy required for heat pumps is used to run the compressor. Most heat pumps are energy-efficient heating/cooling solutions and use roughly 1kw to 4kw of heat which is verified by the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority.

Are you looking for high-quality modern heating and cooling systems?
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At Heat Pumps Now, We are enthusiastic about providing the finest quality of heat pumps and air conditioners to our clients in Christchurch, Wellington & Blenheim. If you have any questions or inquiries about custom heating and cooling solutions or our services, you can contact us today.


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