How does a Heat Pump Hot Water System work?

The principal is very similar to the operation of a refridgerator, but only in reverse.

The heat pump hot water system contains a fan that forces air through an evaporator.

The evaporator contains very cold liquid refrigerant.

The heat in the air that passes through this evaporator is absorbed by the refrigerant.

The warm refrigerant is then circulated in the system by a compressor.

As it goes through the compressor its pressure rises and the temperature increases further.

From here it travels to the condenser, where the tank from what is know a super hot refrigerant is
transferred to the water supply tank.

The cooled down refrigerant then goes through an expansion valve which reduces its pressure and
cooling it further and the cycle starts again.

Heat pump hot water systems or heaters work by extracting energy or heat from the outside air and transferring it through a heat exchanger to heat water stored in the cylinder.

Unlike conventional electric hot water systems that can only convert one unit of power to one unit of energy, Heat Pump Hot Water Systems can convert one unit of power to up to three units of energy. Because these types of hot water systems are so environmentally friendly and energy efficient, government rebates are applicable.

Heat pump hot water systems work in the same way as your refrigerator or air conditioning unit only in reverse. They require good air flow around the unit and should in most cases be installed outside.

Many people are taking advantage of the current rebates from governments as well as doing something positive for our environment.

Our service vehicles are fully equipped to carry out heat pump hot water repairs and replacement installations to all major brand heat pump hot water systems, hot water heaters, hot water tanks and hot water units including brands like Rheem, Dux, Aquamax, Saxon, Quantum,  and more.  We offer hot water solutions tailored to suit your changing needs and are an accredited service and warranty agent for all leading brands of electric, gas, heat pump and solar hot water systems.

We work closely with manufacturers and energy authorities to ensure our products are of the highest standards and up to date with changing regulations. Best of all we guarantee quality service at competitive prices. Turn to us for free advice and quotations for your new heat pump hot water heaters or hot water units and receive prompt attention from our experienced and qualified staff.

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