Winter can be one of the best times to buy an air conditioner and take advantage of it. Because although we (almost) all associate this device with summer and the coolness it provides, the truth is that a heat pump air conditioner can be most useful in winter. Find out what a heat pump is and how it works.
This type of appliance is also known as an inverter. And, among its advantages, we can say that those that incorporate heat pump have a good energy performance compared to other air conditioning systems. This is because the energy obtained is much greater than that consumed in its operation.
To assess the efficiency of a heat pump, its coefficient of performance (COP) must be measured. For correct efficiency and functionality, a heat pump must achieve a COP of between 2 and 6. This depends on the difference between the temperatures of the two sources (interior or exterior).
In addition, these air conditioners with inverter system have also improved over the years. In fact, they have made them much less noisy than the first models.
When the cold is extreme
To operate, the air conditioner uses your heat pump. In summer they are ready to transform that hot air into cold air while in winter they work in reverse.
Its development even allows to use this heat pump when the cold is extreme. Most air conditioners are prepared to work with up to 20 degrees below zero. But if we are thinking of installing it in places of the plateau where they can reach lower levels, it will be advisable to opt for models that resist these low temperatures of up to 30 degrees below zero.
As always, in all cases it is advisable to talk to an authorized installer. He can guide each person for a proper installation of air conditioning more appropriate to their needs.
Last but not least, it should be remembered that the functionality of air conditioners to “clean” the ambient air applies both in summer and winter. And they will also help to reduce the humidity of the rooms.
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