How do heat pumps work?
A heat pump uses electricity to provide both heating and cooling to a building. These appliances are efficient at transferring heat from one place to another, depending on where it’s needed. In winter, a heat pump provides heating by extracting heat from outside a building and moving it inside. In summer, it can provide cooling by transferring heat from indoors to the outside. Discover the different types of heat pumps, how they work, and why they could help address climate change.
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Heat pump hot water systems are highly efficient and will save you money in the long run. However, they represent a significant investment. Installation costs can vary depending on the complexity, whether you are upgrading an existing system or changing the energy type and location of the system.
Because they use electricity to move hot or cold air from one place to another rather than generating it, heat pumps can deliver up to 10-15 times as much energy as they consume. In fact, premium heat pumps can heat a room with up to 600% efficiency, while gas heaters typically operate at around 50% to 95% efficiency.
Because they use less energy to run, heat pumps are also better for your wallet. Although they may be more expensive to install, they can provide significant savings in the long run. According to a 2015 Melbourne Energy Institute report, households in Canberra could save $1,733 per year, and those in Melbourne $658 per year, in heating costs simply by switching from gas to reverse-cycle air conditioners.