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How Do Heat Pumps Work?

In simple terms, heat pumps are systems that move heat from the ground or air into your home using a small amount of energy. They work in a similar way to a refrigerator, but in reverse. A fridge directs heat to the outside, while in contrast a heat pump takes energy from the ground or air and transfers into your home. To reach the flow temperatures necessary for heating systems, the medium used to carry the heat is compressed.

We use the most advanced components and cutting-edge compressor technology in our heat pumps, ensuring they are quiet, operate with minimal vibrations and benefit from an extremely long service life.

Heat pumps enable you to take advantage of renewable energy sources and they can help you to cut your carbon footprint and lower your energy costs.

How efficient are heat pumps?

All heat pumps need some electricity to run, but because they are highly effective at extracting renewable heat from the environment, their energy output is considerably greater than their electricity input.

This means that both air source and ground source heat pumps can help you to lower your home’s energy bills and carbon emissions.

Most heat pumps can also be connected to a solar thermal system to provide the power required to operate, making them even more environmentally friendly and efficient.

Operating a heat pump saves valuable resources

In contrast to traditional heating appliances, heat pump systems harness renewable energy from the ground, sun, groundwater, or air. They therefore reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, conserving valuable resources in the process. They also lower CO2 emissions that harm the environment.

Viessmann heat pumps hold a further advantage. Many of our solutions feature active and natural cooling functions. This means that as well as generating heat on cold days, they can bring refreshing cool air into your home during the summer.

All our heat pump heating and cooling solutions are designed and made to the highest standards, offering impressive efficiency and longevity.

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Air source heat pumps

Giving you heating and hot water throughout the year, air source heat pumps generate heat energy from the surrounding air. They continue to work even when temperatures outside dip as low as -15°C.

Ground source heat pumps

Featuring geothermal probes or collectors buried outside your home, these heat pumps use the ground as their primary source of energy. They provide heating and hot water for your home.

Natural and active cooling

As well as providing heating and hot water, our natural and active cooling systems use heat pump technology to cool your home in hot weather.

Large heat pumps

We also offer heat pump heating systems designed for commercial operations and larger residential complexes.

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