Heat Pumps
How they work
Heat pump hot water systems work on the same theory as air conditioning units & refrigerators - by absorbing heat from the surrounding air and transferring that energy into the water. You are using free energy from the environment that doesn’t cost a cent, and at the same time reducing your carbon footprint. The heat pump will operate in outdoor temperature as low as 4°Celsius.
Advantages
- No panels required
- No tank on roof
- More efficient than electricity and LPG gas hot water systems
- Doesn't matter which way your roof is facing
Disadvantages
- Less efficient than solar
- Slower recovery time
- Heat pump units are noiser than solar, gas or electric
Installation
Connected Plumbgas can supply and install hot water heat pumps, and recommends Rheem, Quantum and Dux heat pumps.
