Standard radiators operate with water temperatures of 60°C to 70°C. Under floor heating can operate at temperatures as low as 40°C. Heat pumps are far more efficient when operating at these lower temperatures. Because ground source heat pumps draw their energy from the ground they usually require a large collector area, this may not always be available, in this case an air source heat pump might be more suitable. See similar questions...

Apart from being cheaper to run than any other form of heating, Heat Pumps offer many more benefits than any other heating systems. Heat Pumps do not burn oxygen or create stuffiness like open fires. They are designed for year round comfort not just the 4 months of winter. Heat Pumps produce low density heat which is safe for children and the elderly, unlike fires or electric heaters. They are unmatched for convenience for ease of use (Remote Controlled). See similar questions...

The initial capital outlay for an electric heat pump is generally double the cost of a solar heating system. Over and above that, it requires electricity to operate. The unit also needs to be serviced on a regular basis which could be quite costly. See similar questions...

With a good level of floor insulation and the correct choice of heating cable to get the maximum coverage and output, then in most circumstances under-floor heating will provide the required room temperature. Most conservatories are not required to pass any building regulation U Values, so depending on the type of glass structure you have, supplemental heating may be required for odd occasions like cold winter nights. See similar questions...

All units transfer solar energy from the ground into a building, where a compressor converts that energy into warm air or warm water. Options on various models include two-speed compressors, demand water heaters, quad functions and electronic diagnostics, among others. Units should be certified to ISO performance levels (formerly CSA or ARI rating), to make the COP the key variable among different manufacturers. See similar questions...

The answer is yes, but if a room has under floor heating, it is doubly important that it be properly installed to allow for expansion and contraction. We are able to supply manufacturers' technical specifications regarding underfloor heating. See similar questions...

Water is a good store for solar energy as even on cold days groundwater maintains a constant temperature between 7 and 12 deg The groundwater is extracted via a supply well and transported to the evaporator of the water/water heat pump and returned via a return well. Outside air offers the least expensive option for exploiting an energy source. Air is supplied via a duct put through the heat pump and returned to the outside ambience. See similar questions...

We expect that our "Performance Plus" heat pumps should typically last 20-25 + years. Naturally this all comes down to the conditions the heat pump is in, and regular maintenance. See similar questions...

Heat pumps are generally very quiet, noise levels equivalent to that of a fridge. We would always recommend you listen to one before you purchase. See similar questions...

Yes. Through our electric supplier TVA we offer a program that allows our residential customers who own their homes to install a heat pump and have the payments placed on their utility bills each month. Terms of the loan are 8% interest for a period of up to 10 years. You must use a TVA-approved heat pump contractor. Rebates are also available. See similar questions...

No. There are different kinds of geothermal heat pumps designed for specific applications. Many geothermal heat pumps, for example, are intended for use only with higher temperature ground water encountered in open-loop systems. Others will operate at entering water temperatures as low as 25?F which are possible in closed-loop systems. Most geothermal heat pumps provide summer air conditioning, but a few brands are designed only for winter heating. See similar questions...

Underfloor heating works well with heat pumps as they give a constant low heat temperature. This sort of heat pump works very well with larger projects, unlike extensions, where they become costly. See www.ecoheatpumps.co.uk for more details. this expanable content box is made using a free javascript from flooble | free javascripts See similar questions...

No. HomeTech's Heat pumps are designed to be unobtrusive in their size, are neutrally coloured to fit into your d?cor. They run at a low noise levels so as not to be noticed. See similar questions...

No. Heat Pumps are generally not noisy. The source of noise in a heat pump is usually the air being blown through the grill as it is forced out of the unit. Air noise is marginally higher than ambient background noise and is usually not distracting. See similar questions...

Heat pumps transfer heat by circulating a substance called a refrigerant through a cycle of alternating evaporation and condensation. A compressor pumps the refrigerant between two heat exchanger coils. In one coil, the refrigerant is evaporated at low pressure and absorbs heat from its surroundings. The refrigerant is then compressed en route to the other coil, where it condenses at high pressure. At this point, it releases the heat it absorbed earlier in the cycle. See similar questions...

All Daikin, Mitsubishi and Panasonic heat pumps use the R410A refrigerant. This is significantly more environmentally friendly than the older refrigerants. See similar questions...