What is a heat pump?

What is a heat pump?

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one location to another. Heat pumps work on the principle of refrigeration and can be used for heating or cooling a space, depending on the direction of heat transfer.

In heating mode, a heat pump extracts heat from the outside air or ground and transfers it into a building. In cooling mode, the heat pump removes heat from a building and transfers it to the outside. This makes heat pumps highly efficient and cost-effective, as they can provide both heating and cooling without the need for separate systems.

Heat pumps come in various types, including air-source heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, and water-source heat pumps. Each type uses a different source of heat and has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

Heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular as a green and energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems, as they do not generate heat directly but only transfer it from one place to another.