Heat Pumps Vs Air Conditioning

When working in and around Berkshire, we often hear the "heat pump" and "conditioning" and people are usually at least know the difference. In fact, the terms are used interchangeably so that you wonder if there is a difference.

Set the heat pump
In simple terms, a heat pump is a device that uses a small amount of energy to move heat from one location to another. Not too hard, not a heat pump is usually used to pull heat from the air or ground to heat the building, home or office? But it can be reversed to cool buildings.

Definition of Climate
Air conditioning is the process of the various properties of the air (usually temperature and humidity) under more favorable conditions. Generally, air conditioning can refer to any form of technology, heating cooling ventilation, or disinfection that changes the air condition.

Thus, the AC term is actually quite common and can be applied to a large number of different devices, including the simple extract fans, heat pump and freezer units. The most common form of conditioning we see in our offices and homes is actually a heat pump air.

What are the main types of heat pumps in Berkshire;

Hot Water Pumps
The most common type of heat pump in Berkshire and elsewhere, Air conditioning heat pump to provide heating and cooling for your home or commercial building. It also has advanced technology air purifiers is very beneficial for those who suffer from allergies.

The heat pump consists of an outdoor and an indoor unit which convert latent energy in the air (even on the coldest days) into heat for your home. The outdoor unit extracts heat from the air outside the hotel. This heat, absorbed by refrigerant solution in the unit, is turned into hot air by the indoor unit and distributed within the property.

Water pump hot water
Pump hot water using constant energy available in the air with a refrigerant circuit which allows the temperature to be strengthened to the level required for heating or hot water for a home or small office building.

Ground source heat pumps
A ground source heat pump unit uses the natural energy stored in the earth to heat your home. Ground source heat pumps are suitable for a wide range of properties and are designed to be the sole source of heating and hot water in the home or office. Heat pump systems require a separate cylinder and can also be used with solar water heaters. Combi heat pumps have an integrated cylinder. For every kilowatt of electricity used to power the ground source heat pumps, this system could generate four kilowatts or more energy for your home.

Air to water heat pump
Type of heat pump draws heat from a cold source, which consists of water (lakes, rivers or the water table) and give to the heat source consisting of a water circuit (for room heaters).