HOW HEAT PUMPS WORK

How a heat pump works is it is a reverse cycle air conditioner, which means the system both heats and cools.

Understanding how Heat pumps work is much the same way as understanding how your refrigerator works. Heat pump air conditioning units have two coils (one inside and one outside) circulate a refrigerant that draws warmth from the outside air and transfers it into your home. Nothing is actually heated, there are no glowing elements and the process is very efficient. The heat-transfer fluid used boils at –40 degrees Celsius, a heat pump works even on the coldest winters day absorbing heat and transferred it indoors.

Do heat pumps work in summer - Yes, at the push of a button on the remote control, a valve simply reverses the flow of refrigerant within the heat pump air conditioning system so that the heat gained by the indoor coil is transferred outside, keeping the inside of your home or office refreshingly cool. In addition to being cooled, the air is also dehumidified when moisture in the air condenses on the cold coil. How does a heat pump work in collecting this condensation? It is caught in a drop tray and drained away.

Like to know more about how a heat pump works? Ask our accredited Fujitsu heat pump installer today. Contact us or call 0800 WE INSTALL for a free, no-obligation quotation, we guarantee the best heat pump prices in Auckland!