Air Source Heat Pump Definition
An air source heat pump (ASHP) is a heat pump that absorbs heat from the air outside your building to provide efficient heating and cooling of your home.
An air source heat pump (ASHP) is a heat pump that absorbs heat from the air outside your building to provide efficient heating and cooling of your home.
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The average temperature output of the heat pump is 85°F to 92°F. A heat pump in heating mode will produce 15-20°F higher than the current air temperature.
Thanks to technological advancements, some of the cold climate heat pumps on the market today can keep you and your family warm in the coldest winters.
Air source heat pumps are 175% to 300% efficient, while geothermal heat pumps are 300% to 600% efficient. They are more efficient than air conditioners or furnaces.
While both heaters work the same, heat pumps use energy from the surrounding air to heat water, while solar water heaters rely on the sun for electricity.
The biggest advantage of air source water heaters compared to gas water heaters is that the heat pump water heater can be started without water pressure.
In winter, cold water, stuck diverter valves, and defrost mode failures can all cause the heat pump to freeze. In summer, the evaporator coil can freeze.