Investments in heat pumps are generating increasing interest, as evidenced by numerous Internet users' queries regarding the issue of costs and profitability. What's more, the effectiveness of heating systems based on heat pumps is proven by the increasing number of installations using them from year to year. These activities are undoubtedly supported by the policy of the European Union, whose member states place great emphasis on the installation of heat pumps in cooperation with photovoltaics and energy storage systems. Let's check whether a heat pump really pays off, and how much does the device cost together with the installation service?
How does an air-source heat pump work?
Principle of operation of an air heat pump resembles what we all know very well from everyday life. It is about the refrigerator. The only difference is that the whole process is reversed. In short, in the refrigerator, heat is taken from the specialties placed there, and then it is released outside.
The air heat pump takes energy from the outside (in this case, the air surrounding the building) and pumps it inside. At the same time, the functionality of reversing the heating cycle allows the building to be cooled in the summer months.
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For better understanding principles of operation of an air heat pump it is worth mentioning the basic structural elements:
Lower source (source of thermal energy collection);
Evaporator;
Compressor and expansion valve;
Condenser;
Upper source (heat receivers).
How a heat pump works
The principle of operation of a heat pump is based on four basic phenomena.
Evaporation
The cycle begins in the evaporator, whose task is to take thermal energy from the environment (outside air) and transfer it to the heating agent circulating in the refrigeration system. This is where the heating agent evaporates.
Compressing
By compressing the working medium, its pressure and temperature are increased. This explains why the pump performs its functions even at low ambient temperatures. For this purpose, a compressor is used, which is part of the heat pump equipment.
Liquefaction
The working medium transfers heat to the receivers (upper source), which may be radiators and the domestic hot water (DHW) tank.
Decompression
The last stage of the thermodynamic cycle is the expansion process using the expansion valve. Then the working medium returns to the evaporator, thanks to which the pump cycle can be repeated. Modern heat pumps do not require user operation, and the entire heating process is automatic.
How is the lifespan of a heat pump estimated?
It is worth mentioning that the above description is very simplified. Our goal was to indicate the principle of operation of heat pumps, which are considered durable and failure-free devices . The life of the pump is influenced by a number of factors, such as: selection of the appropriate heat pump power, its correct installation and professional and regular service. Our associates and partners will guide you comprehensively through the entire process, from selection to service.
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How much does an air heat pump cost?
It is understandable that the cost of a heat pump is related to its technical parameters and the type of the device itself. The following factors influence the price of a heat pump:
Heat pump type;
Automation;
Heating power demand;
Plumbing installation;
Heat pump functions.
A perfect example of a modern device is NIBE SPLIT AMS air heat pump . The pump price is approximately PLN 7,500 net. We remind you that prices for logged-in users are subject to change and are calculated with an individual discount. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the offer of NIBE air heat pumps and accessories necessary for their installation.
Each building requires the purchase and installation of a heating system. The cost of purchasing an average quality boiler is estimated at around PLN 8,000-9,000 plus accessories, radiators and piping. It should be added that installations based on traditional sources of heat energy are not covered by co-financing programs, and the thermal modernization relief cannot be applied.
The building does not gain in value, and the investor is doomed to bear high heating costs every year, which at current prices are a serious burden on the household budget. The air heat pump draws energy from nature. It is free and inexhaustible.
Estimated price with air heat pump installation
The price of the heat pump should include the cost of assembly, which involves installing the device along with the necessary equipment needed for its operation. air heat pump operation. The price for the service is determined based on the installer's quote. The prices of a heat pump with an assembly service may depend on, among other things: the location of the facility, the area of the building, the method of insulation of the rooms, the number of heating circuits, the need to use a buffer tank, etc. In this way, it can be estimated that the cost of installing a heat pump will range from a dozen to several dozen thousand zlotys.
Is investing in an air heat pump worth it?
We have already mentioned the systematically rising prices of heat carriers, it is worth adding that there is no indication that this situation will improve in the next few years. Collecting heat from the atmosphere does not cost anything, which, considering the many years of operation of an air heat pump, can provide huge savings. An additional advantage of heat pumps is their low energy consumption. This means that the system can work with a photovoltaic installation. The building becomes self-sufficient, and its owner becomes independent of external suppliers and the conditions dictated by them. Is a heat pump worth it? With an air heat pump from NIBE, you can keep your home warm in the winter and provide yourself with hot water all year round. By using energy from the outside air, you can reduce your energy bills while ensuring an ideal level of comfort in your home, in an environmentally friendly way.