Electric Heat Pump

Electric heat pump utilizes electrical motor to draw energy from sources such as ground or outside air and direct it to the place that needs to be warmed. Electric currents which pass through the resistor convert the electrical energy present into heat energy. Majority of electric heat pumps have nichrome wire as the main heating element, the heating element is provided support by an electrically insulating refractory material.

 A heat pump can save you to 30 percent of the heat cost as compared to its alternative gas furnace thus providing continuous comfort. A high-efficiency electric heat performs the job of providing all year comfort as well as high efficiency in power and cost. Most Gas furnaces often blast some specific places with heat and it results in an unsatisfactory performance., On the other hand Heat pumps constitute a constant flow of heat and even  manage temperature and  so it does not cause any type of problem to the users.

Amongst the large scale use of electrical heat pumps is heating water. Water heating pumps act like reverse refrigerators by transforming the heat present in the air which is outside of the  electric unit to the water that is preserved inside the heater using a system that utilizes the exchange of heat. These system have proved themselves to be highly effective even in extremely hostile temperature conditions, the performance has remained constant even in harsh temperatures such as -15 degrees Celsius which proves their ability to provide hot water even in frigid nights.

Electric heat pump efficiency is amongst of the foremost, essential and notable features that these pumps have. Although they have a higher initial installation cost than the conventionally used water storage heaters, their lower operating costs makes the difference and offset their high expense of installation and all the initial cost. A electric heat pump can produce renewable energy to scale of 5-3 than electricity that is necessary to power the system and   thus a large proportion of the electric cost is saved.

Electric Heat pump water heaters generate heat directly rather than moving it from one place to another therefore, they can act to be twice as effective as water heaters. Other advantages such as environmental friendly features and easy installation on the existing water heating system’s connection give it a huge edge over the conventional system. The ability to produce at least twice as much as hot water from each KW of energy as compared to a standard electric water heater. The Energy Factors of these pumps vary from 2.0 to 2.5-thus representing that they are 200 to 250% efficient at the conversion of electricity into heat. Thus all these features and advantages have led to a swift global increase in the sale and hence usage of these electric heat pumps.

 The most important criteria will scanting for a good pump would be to check the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating. (SEER) rating is an essential check while buying one of these systems. The SEER represents the efficiency of a pump. Typically a higher SEER rating represents a higher efficiently in its operation. Hence the buyer will be able to choose the best electric heat pump. Keeping in mind that a low price deal is not always the best deal. The real difference is made by better service, proper installation and high quality of insulation in long-term cost of operation.  Your must ask questions from your contractor as all heat pumps are not alike.