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Heat Pumps a Basic Introduction


You will be surprised to find out that a heat pump can both heat and also cool and in some applications is preferred to a separate heat and cold source. Battersea Plumbers can provide expert advice on all aspects of plumbing and heating work. When you think about cooling a hot building, you probably don’t think of heat pumps at first, in fact the words “air con” are more likely to be the first two words that come to into your head unless you are careful with your budget and wise with your pennies.

One advantage of a heat pump over an air conditioning unit is that there’s no need to install separate systems to heat and cool your home. Heat pumps are also very efficient, as they simply transfer heat. This makes them a little greener than a gas burning system. And they don’t just heat and cool buildings. If you’ve ever enjoyed a hot tub or heated swimming pool, then you probably have a heat pump to thank. They work best in moderate climates, so if you don’t experience extreme heat and cold, then using a heat pump instead of a furnace and air conditioner could help you save a little money each month.

Simply put then, a heat pump is a device that uses a small amount of energy in order to move heat from one location to another. Heat pumps are typically used to extract heat from fresh air and also the ground below out feet. They also have another cool trick. If you know how an air conditioner works like SW11 Plumbers do, then you already have an idea about how a heat pump works. This is because heat pumps and air conditioners operate in a very similar way. Heat pumps also work extremely efficiently, because they simply transfer heat, rather than burn fuel to create it. This makes them a little greener than a gas burning furnace and they don’t just heat and cool buildings. If you’ve ever enjoyed a hot tub or heated swimming pool, then you probably have a heat pump to thank.