What is a Heat PumpHeat pump technology is one of the cutting edge technologies when it comes to renewable energy water heating products.
Even though this technology have been used in South Africa for heating water for many years, the recent increase in international demand have brought the component costs down, making the product extremely affordable for the residential and commercial users.
Using refrigeration cycle to extract energy from the surrounding air (indirectly using solar energy) it can provide you with 60°C hot water day or night, winter or summer at a quarter of the cost of electrical geyser element heating.
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Quiet operation with no solar collectors on the roof
Heat pumps are designed for low operating noise and can be installed anywhere around the house with adequate ventilation.
Class leading efficiency ensuring maximum saving
Heat pumps will save you a lot of money each year due to your efficiency.
Can be used in conjunction with solar geysers
Solar geysers and Heat pumps can be used together to create a hybrid system which saves you money all year round.
Environmentally friendly
Heat pumps use the natural heat energy in the ambient air and can therefore reduce the green house gas emissions associated with the use of electricity.
Safe and reliable
Heat pumps have been designed to boast many safety features hence ensuring reliable & safe operation for many years.
Fully automated anti freeze function
Heat pumps can operate in sub-zero temperatures as they can defrost themselves automatically with their build in program protection.
Costs
The Installation of a typical heatpump system costs around R16500 depending on the size of the geyser. Running costs will vary depending on a number of factors including the size of your geyser, how well insulated it is and what temperature you set the geyser to heat to.
Savings
- Your old heating system. If your old heating system was inefficient, you are more likely to see lower running costs with a new heat pump.
- Water heating. If the heat pump is providing hot water then this could limit the overall efficiency. You might want to consider solar water heating to provide hot water in the summer and help keep your heat pump efficiency up.
Using controls
Learn how to control the system so you can get the most out of it. You will probably need to set the heating to come on for longer hours, but you might be able to set the thermostat lower and still feel comfortable.
Your installer should explain to you how to control the system so you can use it most effectively.
