Heat Pumps: Air-to-Air

Benefits & Key Features

• Easy to install. These types of heat pumps are very easy to install. Only a hole in the wall is needed and the installation can be done in a single day.
• Compatible. It can be easily installed in a house with an existing conventional heating system. Additionally, your house does not need a hydronic heating system or any other additional intervention.
• Reversible. Air to air heat pumps can easily be switched to cooling mode and used as an air conditioner during the summer. Together with the built-in air filters, this will create a desirable microclimate in the room.
• Low maintenance. They require little to no maintenance. Usually, your installer will check the condition of the pump once a year.
• Safe. Unlike other heating solutions, air to air heat pumps do not bring potentially flammable fuel into the home, and therefore reduce the chances of accidents.

• Seasonal dependency. Air to air heat pumps are dependent on the outside air temperature. They work most effectively if the outdoor temperature is between -3°C and 10°C. When the temperature drops to -10°C or below, the electric power consumption of the pump increases.

•  Dust. Due to using fans to distribute heating/cooling, the dust contained in the air may move throughout the room.

•  Lower supply. It provides a lower heat supply compared to oil or gas boilers, meaning that you would need bigger vents. 

• Extra expenses. If you live in colder parts of the country, you would need to invest in some additional elements, to ensure optimal results and electricity usage of the heat pump. However, the additional parts are not high in cost, hence it is not a huge disadvantage – and they pay off in the long run.