Heat Pump
Heat Pump is a renewable source of energy.
Heat pumps are an energy efficient, low carbon way to heat your home. They’re suitable for almost all types of home and, depending on what heating system you’re replacing, could save you money on your energy bills.
What types of heatHeat pumps are an energy efficient, low carbon way to heat your home. They’re suitable for almost all types of home and, depending on what heating system you’re replacing, could save you money on your energy bills.
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Keep your heat pump on for extended periods
In the UK, we’re used to turning our heating systems on in the morning, off when we go to work and back on again in the evening when we return home.
In Europe, however, they’re more likely to keep their heating on for longer. And instead of turning it off, they lower the temperature by a few degrees overnight or during the day when out at work.
This is a good strategy for controlling heat pumps, which is known as a ‘set-back’.
Make sure your heat pump isn’t trying to heat the hot water cylinder or the house overnight when outside air temperatures reduce significantly. That’s unless you’re using a ‘time of use’ tariff where the electricity is cheaper.
During winter, the air temperature can drop by five degrees or more overnight. This will reduce the heat pump’s heating efficiency when working hard to heat hot water to a high temperature.
If the temperature of your home drops by a few degrees, your heat pump has to work a lot harder to warm it again. So, it’s best to keep your heat pump on all the time, and let your ‘set-back’ maintain a lower temperature when you’re out or asleep.