Airconditioning

The Dual Functionality of Air Conditioning Systems

While many people believe that air conditioning systems are only for cooling, modern technology allows for year-round benefits that include both heating and cooling. At Haagse Verwarmingsgroep, we specialise in providing high-quality air conditioning solutions that enhance your home’s comfort and efficiency.

Below, we outline why you should install air conditioning in your space and why you should choose us as your trusted partner for this investment.

Comfort in every season

Whether it’s a blistering summer day or a chilly winter night, having a reliable air conditioning system ensures that your home remains comfortable at all times. With a thermostat controlling indoor temperatures, you can maintain the perfect environment regardless of the weather outside.

Energy efficiency and cost savings

Air conditioning units are now highly energy efficient. Current units have excellent energy label ratings for both cooling and heating resulting in lower energy consumption and electricity bills. Air conditioning is also a very efficient and eco-friendly way to heat specific rooms in your property leading to lower gas bills.

Improved indoor air quality

Installing an air conditioning system can drastically improve the quality of the air within your home. Many units come with advanced filtration systems that trap dust, allergens, and other particulates, ensuring that the air you breathe is clean and healthy.

Consistent Humidity Control

An air conditioning system helps regulate humidity by removing excess moisture from the air. This balance not only enhances comfort but also protects your home from mold and mildew.

Increased property value

Air conditioning increases the market value of your property, as its versatility makes it very attractive to environmentally conscious and savvy buyers.

How Air Conditioning Works for Heating

Air conditioning systems can be used to heat a space as well as cool it. Here’s a simple breakdown of how air conditioning works for heating:

Heat Pump Functionality. Modern airconditioning units are actually air to air heat pumps equipped with a reversing valve. This allows the system to reverse its process, so instead of removing heat from indoors, it brings heat inside from the outside air.
Refrigerant Circulation: The heat pump uses a refrigerant fluid that circulates through the system. When heating, the refrigerant absorbs heat from the outside air (even if it’s cold) and moves it indoors.
Compressor Action: The compressor then increases the pressure of the refrigerant, causing it to heat up even more as it circulates through the system.
Heat Distribution: Finally, the warm air is distributed through the indoor unit.

The efficiency of heating provided by air conditioning systems is measured using a coefficient of performance (COP). A COP greater than 1 indicates that for every unit of energy consumed, more than one unit of heat is delivered to the space. Many modern heat pumps boast COPs of 3-4, meaning they can produce three to four times more heat energy than the electrical energy they consume. To put into in context most high efficiency gas boilers function at an efficiency rate of 90%. So in other words, for a kilowatt of gas put into the boiler, it produces 0.9 kilowatts of heat. However a modern air conditioning unit with 1 kilowatt of electricity, could produce anywhere between 3-4 KW of heating , so 300 to 400% efficiency.

Advantages of using air conditioning for heating

Energy efficiency

Heat pumps are typically more energy-efficient than traditional heating systems, leading to lower energy bills.

Dual Functionality

Air conditioners with heating capabilities can serve both cooling and heating needs, eliminating the need for separate systems.

Environmentally Friendly

Heat pumps use renewable energy from the air, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions. In recent years , air conditioning systems are using refrigerants which have a much lower global warming potential (GWP) and are progressively opting for natural refrigerants with the lowest possible GWP.

Rooms heat up fast

You can get a room warm faster with an air conditioner than with underfloor heating, for example. When you turn on the air conditioner, you feel the temperature rise quickly.

Less extensive home modifications required

Other heat pumps often require home modifications. Think of additional insulation. With air conditioning, this is usually not necessary.

Relatively inexpensive

The purchase cost of an air conditioner is often less than other heat pumps.

Air conditioning or air to water heat pump ?

Air-conditioning, for the reasons stated above, is definitely a great option if you’re looking to cool and heat specific rooms in your property. For example a unit in the living room and bedroom can be the most cost effective way of heating efficiently and sustainably.

If you are looking to heat your entire home with an alternative to a traditional gas boiler then a hybrid or full electric heat pump would probably be the best option. With airconditioning , you would need to install a unit in every room and so many units often result in higher costs than other heat pumps.

There are pros and cons for each system depending on your space , talk to us for free advice and quotations. There are pros and cons for each system depending on your space , talk to us for free advice and quotations.

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Making the right choice for your home

Investing in an air conditioning system is an important decision that can significantly enhance your home’s comfort and energy efficiency.

Choose our company for a seamless experience from consultation to installation, backed by ongoing support and maintenance.

Our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainable solutions sets us apart. Contact us today to schedule your initial free consultation and take the first step towards a more sustainable home.