Installation & Servicing Manchester
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air Source Heat Pumps
At The Boiler Breakdown Expert we’re leading the way in Manchester by introducing environmentally friendly air source heat pumps to our customers. Committed to innovation and sustainability, we provide efficient and eco-friendly heating solutions to homes in and around Manchester.
Air source heat pumps offer an excellent method to reduce carbon emissions and utilise renewable energy. Drawing natural warmth from the outdoor air, these systems offer a sustainable alternative to traditional heating methods dependent on fossil fuels.
Why Choose Us?
Our team of skilled engineers has extensive experience in installing and maintaining energy-efficient solutions like air source heat pumps. We design customised heat pump systems tailored to your home’s specific heating requirements. Contact our customer service team today to schedule a free, no-obligation quote. We accommodate appointments to suit your schedule, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily routine.
How Does An Air Source Heat Pump Work?
Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) employ a simple yet ingenious mechanism to efficiently heat and cool your home. Here’s an overview of how they operate:
- Heat Extraction: ASHPs draw outdoor air into the system using a fan. Despite the ambient air temperature, it contains thermal energy. The outdoor unit of the system features an evaporator coil filled with a refrigerant fluid. This refrigerant absorbs the thermal energy from the air, causing it to evaporate and transform into a gas.
- Compression: The refrigerant gas is then directed into a compressor, where its pressure and temperature are significantly increased. This compression process raises the thermal energy of the refrigerant, preparing it for efficient indoor heating.
- Heat Release: The heated, high-pressure refrigerant gas moves to a condenser coil located within the indoor unit. Here, it releases its heat into your home, typically through radiators or underfloor heating systems. As the refrigerant gives off its heat, it cools down and condenses back into a liquid.
- Expansion and Cooling: The cooled liquid refrigerant passes through an expansion valve, which lowers its pressure and temperature. This prepares the refrigerant to absorb heat from the outdoor air again, thus continuing the cycle.
- Reversible Cooling Process: In cooling mode, this process is reversed. The indoor unit acts as the evaporator, absorbing heat from the indoor air and transferring it outside, thereby cooling the indoor space.
The efficiency of ASHPs lies in their ability to transfer heat rather than generating it through combustion, making them a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems.