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Heat pumps are devices used to transfer heat between different areas using mechanical work. This device can both heat and cool spaces by shifting thermal energy from colder areas into warmer ones or vice versa; this process involves refrigerants that have compression/expansion cycles as well as compression/expansion mechanisms that keep it moving efficiently.
Heat pumps are energy-efficient heating and cooling devices due to their ability to move heat rather than produce it directly, making them popular among both residential and commercial applications. Common applications include space heating, water heating and even swimming pool heating applications. Their effectiveness may depend on factors like temperature difference between source and destination as well as insulation quality within buildings as well as type of heat pump being used.

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There are two primary categories of heat pumps.

Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs): Air Source Heat Pumps are efficient heat pumps that draw warmth out of the environment even during frigid conditions and distribute it indoors to warm a space. In hotter environments, reversing can also provide cooling by taking away indoor heat and discharging it outdoors again. Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), also referred to as Geothermal Heat Pumps: These heat pumps take advantage of the relatively constant temperature of the ground or water source such as a pond or well to act both as an energy source in wintertime and sink during the summertime. As the earth’s surface provides greater thermal stability and exchange capabilities than air source units, ground source heat pumps tend to be more cost effective and energy efficient alternatives than air source models.

Heat pumps operate by circulating refrigerant in an enclosed loop. Their cycle includes four main stages, such as:

Evaporation: Refrigeration works by refrigerant evaporating into an evaporator located within your desired heating or cooling zone and taking on the heat of its surroundings in this process, absorbing heat from either air or ground temperatures.

Compression: Gaseous refrigerant is compressed using a compressor, increasing both its temperature and pressure levels, which requires energy input for this process.

Condensation: Once pressurized refrigerant has cooled down to room temperature, it is collected into another coil called a condenser located nearby where you want to release heat or cool the room. As it condenses, its expansion releases any previously-absorbed heat.

Expansion: Once expanded through an expansion valve, the high-pressure liquid refrigerant is expanded further, which reduces both its pressure and temperature – thus setting it up to repeat its cycle.

Due to the cold climate in Canada, space heating accounts for over 60% of energy consumption. A heat pump is one of the most energy-efficient heating equipment you can use to reduce your carbon footprint. A heat pump can be a reliable heating and cooling source in moderate climates. In cold climates, heat pumps are more efficient and require fewer supplementary heating sources. Heat is transferred from a low-temperature area to a higher-temperature area using electricity. A contractor or energy advisor can help you estimate the potential savings you can achieve with heat pumps in your area. In some regions, It can make significant reductions in GHG emissions within a relatively short period of time, despite having more components and being more expensive than other heating systems. There may be variations in utility rates in other areas, causing this period to be extended. Find out if a heat pump is right for you by speaking with an energy advisor.