Rather than generating heat directly, heat pump water heaters utilize energy to transport heat from one location to another. As a result, small heat pump water heaters can save two to three times as much energy as traditional electric resistance water heaters.

 

To move the heat, heat pumps work like a refrigerator in reverse. On the other hand, a heat pump takes heat from the air around it, raises the temperature, and then deposits it in the tank to warm the water. The majority of households use heat pumps to heat or cool their houses. However, a heat pump heats water as well, either as a standalone system or as part of a combined water heating and air conditioning system.

Most people assume that the bigger the heat pump, the better the installation. One of the things you need to figure out is how much you heat your room or your house needs, then go from there when it comes to the type of heater you buy. The heat pumps come in sizes between 6kW to 15kW, which directly translates to its heat. For instance, an 11kW pump will release 11kW of heat.  If you are looking for a pump that will work for you, you need to figure out how much energy you need for your home and get a pump that has that specification. Do not blindly buy it based on size.

One of the things you will get with the air source pump is efficiency. To put things into context, a typical air source pump operates at a COP of 3.2 when the temperature is at 7 degrees outside. With that, it shows that the pump is over 320% efficient. The higher the COP, the better for you and your pump. With this high COP, you do not have to worry about how it functions since they work efficiently all year long. They are perfect for both kinds of weather, whether hot or cold, making them a great addition to your home.