Question 1

How does a heat pump work?

localisadmin · Accepted Answer

A heat pump, or an air conditioner that is actually paired with a gas-fired or electrical heating unit.

The A/C's compressor compresses the refrigerant, and the heated refrigerant is transformed into a hot gas. That hot gas then goes through pipes to the ground source (the "heat sink"), where it picks up heat and returns to the condenser in liquid form at a higher temperature. This condensed hot fluid moves through pipes back to an outside coil in your home. Inside this coil, cold water flows over and cools down this fluid (now in liquid form) until it evaporates into "hot" steam that moves into your house, providing you with comfortable air conditioning all year round. The only byproduct is excess heat that is vented outdoors.

The heat pump does not create heat, it only takes the heat from one place and transfers it to another. The way a standard air conditioner or refrigerator uses a compressor and condenser is similar to how a reverse-cycle air conditioner works, but with some important differences:

Question 2

How does a heat pump work?

localisadmin · Accepted Answer

A heat pump, or an air conditioner that is actually paired with a gas-fired or electrical heating unit.

The A/C's compressor compresses the refrigerant, and the heated refrigerant is transformed into a hot gas. That hot gas then goes through pipes to the ground source (the "heat sink"), where it picks up heat and returns to the condenser in liquid form at a higher temperature. This condensed hot fluid moves through pipes back to an outside coil in your home. Inside this coil, cold water flows over and cools down this fluid (now in liquid form) until it evaporates into "hot" steam that moves into your house, providing you with comfortable air conditioning all year round. The only byproduct is excess heat that is vented outdoors.

The heat pump does not create heat, it only takes the heat from one place and transfers it to another. The way a standard air conditioner or refrigerator uses a compressor and condenser is similar to how a reverse-cycle air conditioner works, but with some important differences:

Question 3

How does a heat pump work?

localisadmin · Accepted Answer

A heat pump, or an air conditioner that is actually paired with a gas-fired or electrical heating unit.

The A/C's compressor compresses the refrigerant, and the heated refrigerant is transformed into a hot gas. That hot gas then goes through pipes to the ground source (the "heat sink"), where it picks up heat and returns to the condenser in liquid form at a higher temperature. This condensed hot fluid moves through pipes back to an outside coil in your home. Inside this coil, cold water flows over and cools down this fluid (now in liquid form) until it evaporates into "hot" steam that moves into your house, providing you with comfortable air conditioning all year round. The only byproduct is excess heat that is vented outdoors.

The heat pump does not create heat, it only takes the heat from one place and transfers it to another. The way a standard air conditioner or refrigerator uses a compressor and condenser is similar to how a reverse-cycle air conditioner works, but with some important differences:

Home » FAQ » How does a heat pump work?

How does a heat pump work?

Get in touch

HVAC Pros NJ

Heating

Air Conditioning