Heat Pumps For Cold Climates

Making a decision to install a heat pump is big for any homeowner. Replacing the conventional heating system with a renewable alternative makes them spend a lot of time researching the various options available and every other aspect of it. Things like how these renewable heating systems work, how much will they cost for installation and operation and whether they should opt for an air source or a ground source heat pump.

Another confusion that overwhelms people regarding heat pumps is whether to go for fixed output heat pumps or for an inverter heat pump? As per experts, the inverter heat pump has several advantages over the fixed output ones. So let us take a look at the benefits of installing an inverter heat pump below:

Inverter Heat Pump Units offer Greater Efficiency

As compared to conventional heating systems like fossil fuel burning units, both fixed output and inverter heat pumps offer higher levels of energy efficiency. But when fixed output and inverter heat pump are compared with each other, an inverter heat pump continuously modulates its output in the background, hence provides consistent temperature. It works as per the changes in heat demand to ensure that the fluctuation in the temperature remains minimal. On the other hand, the fixed output unit continuously cycles between maximum capacity and zero, to find the right balance for supplying the temperature needed cycling.

Less Wear and Tear with An Inverter Heat Pump 

A fixed output unit needs to cycle between on and off. Also, running at maximum capacity not only puts the heat pump unit under strain but also affects the electrical supply network. It further creates surges on each start cycle. It can be reduced by using soft starts however, these are prone to fail within a few years of operation. When the fixed output heat pump cycles, it draws a surge in current to start it, which places the power supply under stress along with the mechanical parts of the heat pump which further needs the cycling process multiple times a day. On the other hand, an inverter heat pump makes use of brushless DC compressors that do not have a real start spike during a start cycle. The heat pump begins with a zero amp starting current and continues to build until it reaches the capacity required to meet the demands of the building. It places the heat pump unit as well as the electrical supply under less stress while being gentle and smoother to control than a fixed output unit. In the case of an inverter heat pump multiple start/stop units are connected onto the grid.

Save Money And Space

Another beneficial aspect of an inverter heat pump unit is that it helps you save money and space by eliminating the need to fit a buffer tank. On the contrary for installing a fixed output unit into a property, you need to leave space for installing a buffer tank alongside. A buffer tank helps in storing pre-heated water in the system which is ready to be circulated around the central heating system limiting the on/off cycles.

Conclusion:

Arctic Heat Pumps offer some of the best quality inverter heat pump units. To know more visit website.