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Top 10 Air Source Heat Pump Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Air Source Heat Pump manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Air Source Heat Pump, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers (Ranking in no particular order)

Guangdong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 125, Chuangyou Road, Core Area of Economic and Technological Development Zone, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province
Company website: https://ne01.com/
Company Overview
Guangdong Newentech New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Newentech) is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, production and sales services of air-energy heat pump products. As a leading brand in the heat pump industry, after a survey by the international authoritative organization Frost & Sullivan, Newentech was certified as the No. 1 professional variable frequency air-energy in the country and the pioneer of national air-energy variable frequency products, and was listed in the 2024 Hurun China New Energy Potential Enterprises Top 100 List. Originated from Singapore, continuing to lead innovation In 2003, the Newentech brand was founded in Singapore and carried out in-depth technical cooperation with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, integrating the cutting-edge technologies of Singapore and China, and successively obtained nearly 1,000 national authorized patents and participated in the formulation of many national and industry standards. Newentech is the first domestic company to apply variable frequency technology to air energy. As a national "specialized, refined, special and new" enterprise and a national intellectual property advantage enterprise, it has the Guangdong University of Technology Industry-University-Research Base under its jurisdiction. It is the only company in the industry that has national CNAS, SGS, Intertek, and Kiwa internationally recognized laboratories at the same time. It has been rated as the "leading brand in the heat pump industry" for 12 consecutive years. Three intelligent manufacturing bases, creating new quality productivity. The company has three intelligent manufacturing industrial bases in Zengcheng, Guangzhou, Longchuan, Heyuan and the headquarters new district, with a total area of 500,000 square meters. It is a 5G+ industrial Internet pilot enterprise and has built an MES4.0 smart factory. The headquarters new district is expected to be completed and put into production in 2025, with an annual output value of more than 10 billion yuan. Five innovative products to accelerate the zero-carbon economy. Newente independently innovates and develops five major product series, covering domestic hot water, domestic heating and cooling, commercial hot water, centralized clean heating, industrial and agricultural energy-saving transformation, and overseas air-energy heat pump applications. The products are sold well in more than 80 countries on five continents around the world. Case of a big country, fearless of extreme cold challenges. Newente is the first company in the industry to land in Antarctica. At the same time, it has passed the extreme cold verification in Mohe, the far north of China, fully witnessing its excellent performance. At present, it has provided "coal to electricity" clean heating transformation for hundreds of local governments, and completed the world's largest heating case in 2019-the 4 million square meters centralized heating project in Zhao County, Hebei, and appeared on the International Energy Agency Heat Pump Technology Conference. Assisting the Green Asian Games and Demonstrating the Brand's Height In 2019, Newntech became the "Official Partner of the Olympic Council of Asia" and successively became the official supplier of the 18th and 19th Asian Games, assisting the Green Asian Games. In 2023, Chairman Zhao Misheng and outstanding dealer representatives will deliver the Hangzhou Asian Games torch and lead the heat pump industry. It also provided a number of energy-saving solutions for multiple Asian Games venues, which were highly praised by the organizing committee. Adhering to the mission of making air energy a necessity for a better life for mankind, Newntech is committed to becoming a great company in the world's air energy application innovation and contributing to global sustainable development.
Haier Group Corporation
Haier Group Corporation
Address: No. 1 Haier Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province
Company website: https://www.haier.com/
Company Overview
Haier, founded in 1984, is the main brand of Haier Group's home appliances. For more than 30 years, Haier has always been at the forefront of technological revolution and development, driving the development trend of China's and even the world's home appliance industry. In the traditional industrial era, Haier created a product brand with excellent quality and service, becoming a leading brand of Chinese home appliances. With the implementation of Haier's global brand strategy, Haier's global large-scale home appliance brand retail sales have surged. In the Internet era, Haier has created a platform brand, transforming from a traditional home appliance company to an Internet company. Based on the promotion of the value of "people-oriented", through organizational structure changes such as "platform, small and micro", Haier has achieved a change from a zero-sum game to a community of shared interests with upstream and downstream. In the era of the Internet of Things, Haier has transformed from a traditional manufacturing company to a win-win Internet of Things community ecology, and was one of the first to establish an Internet of Things ecological brand in the world. Today, while satisfying the user experience and continuously interacting and iterating with users, Haier has built a win-win chain group ecology to achieve continuous value-added for stakeholders in the ecosystem. As a global ecological brand promoter, Haier's chain group ecology has evolved from providing users with competitive home appliances to providing users with complete sets of smart home appliances, and then to providing users with complete sets of smart home solutions, which will eventually provide users with a customized smart lifestyle. From the emergence of global platforms such as Haier U+, COSMOPlat, and Dashunguang, to the stunning "Life X.0" concept of full-scenario customization with user experience as the core, the rapid iteration and upgrading of ecological brands has opened a new chapter in Haier's history. Haier U+ smart life platform integrates an open ecosystem of global resources, including food ecology, clothing ecology, residential ecology, and interactive entertainment ecology. It brings users a smart home life experience in various smart home life scenarios and satisfies users' beautiful vision of an ideal home. COSMOPlat, Haier's manufacturing platform that integrates global technical resources, is a user-centered industrial Internet platform. Here users can participate in the entire product design process. Anyone can be a designer and inventor, and customize their own personalized and beautiful "Life X.0". Founded in 1984, Haier Group is a world-leading provider of solutions for a better life and digital transformation. Haier Group has always been user-centric and has established 10 R&D centers, 71 research institutes, 33 industrial parks, 133 manufacturing centers and 230,000 sales networks around the world. The group has 4 listed companies, 7 global high-end brands including Haier, Casarte, Leader, GE Appliances, Fisher & Paykel, AQUA and Candy, and the smart home scene brand Sanyi Niao. It has built the world-leading industrial Internet platform COSMOPlat and the big health ecological brand Yingkang Yisheng. Its entrepreneurial acceleration platform Haichuanghui has incubated 7 unicorn companies, 102 gazelle companies and 120 specialized and new "little giants". As a representative of the real economy, Haier continues to focus on industry, layout the two major tracks of smart housing and industrial Internet, build high-end brands, scene brands and ecological brands, customize personalized smart life for global users with technological innovation, promote enterprises to achieve digital transformation, and promote high-quality and sustainable development of the economy and society.
Midea Group Co., Ltd.
Midea Group Co., Ltd.
Address: Floor 26-28, Block B, Midea Headquarters Building, No. 6 Midea Avenue, Beijiao Town, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province
Company website: http://www.midea.com
Company Overview
Midea was founded in 1968, with the motto of "Technology is perfect, life is perfect" - Midea is a global technology group covering five major business sectors: smart home, building technology, industrial technology, robotics and automation, and digital innovation. In the past five years, the R&D funds have reached nearly 50 billion yuan, forming a brand portfolio including Midea, Little Swan, Hualing, COLMO, Kuka, Welling, Hekang, Gaochuang, Wandong and Lingwang, providing satisfactory products and services to more than 400 million users, important customers and strategic partners in various fields around the world every year. To date, Midea has about 200 subsidiaries, 35 R&D centers and 35 major production bases around the world, with business covering more than 200 countries and regions. Midea Smart Home, as the operating entity of smart home appliances, smart home and related industries and ecological chains, undertakes the construction of intelligent scenarios for C-end users, user operations and data value exploration, and is committed to becoming a high-tech company that provides the best experience for C-end users. Midea Industrial Technology takes science and technology as its core driving force, integrates the core scientific and technological strengths in four major fields: smart transportation, industrial automation, green energy and consumer appliances, and specializes in the research and development, production and sales of high-precision core components such as compressors, motors, chips, automotive parts, electronic expansion valves, inverters, servos and motion control systems, reducers, heat dissipation components and SVG, etc., to provide green, efficient and intelligent products and technical solutions for global pan-industrial customers, and create a better life for billions of end users. Midea Building Technology, as a leading industrial enterprise that strives to master key core technologies and manufacturing capabilities, is committed to providing energy, HVAC, elevators, control and other products and a full set of solutions and service providers for buildings and public facilities, and actively explores new business models and types. Midea Robotics and Automation mainly focuses on the fields related to future factories, including industrial robots, logistics automation systems and transmission system solutions, medical, entertainment, and new consumer solutions. Midea Digital Innovation is a new business incubated by Midea Group in the transformation of its business model, including software services, unmanned retail solutions and productive services for the digital transformation of enterprises.
Qingdao Hisense Hitachi Air Conditioning System Co., Ltd.
Qingdao Hisense Hitachi Air Conditioning System Co., Ltd.
Address: 7th Floor, Building 5, Hisense R&D Center, No. 11, Jiangxi Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province
Company Overview
Qingdao Hisense Hitachi Air Conditioning System Co., Ltd. was established on January 8, 2003. It is a large-scale joint venture established in Qingdao by Hisense Group and Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning. It integrates commercial and household central air conditioning system technology development, product manufacturing, marketing and user services. It is Hitachi Air Conditioning's large-scale variable frequency multi-split air conditioning system production base outside Japan. Hitachi Air Conditioning developed the scroll compressor for air conditioning in the 1980s, opening a new chapter in the air conditioning mileage for the world refrigeration industry and becoming one of the leading companies in the industry for variable frequency multi-split air conditioning systems. Hisense and Hitachi are both technology-oriented companies. Hisense's development concept is "innovative technology, a century of trust", and Hitachi's positioning is "future pioneer". Hisense Hitachi, which specializes in central air conditioning systems, is eclectic, using technology to promote product innovation and continuously meet the latest needs of users. Hisense Hitachi has internationally advanced production equipment and quality assurance facilities. On the basis of fully mastering the world's leading core technologies, it continues to launch pioneering new air conditioning products. Adhering to the principle of a high starting point, the company actively promotes a business system of professional technology, professional manufacturing, professional marketing, professional design, professional service and professional management, bringing the world's advanced air-conditioning technology to China, spreading it to the world, leading the continuous progress of China's air-conditioning technology, and creating a better ecological environment for mankind.
Johnson Controls (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Johnson Controls (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Address: Room 1C103, Building 11, No. 518, Fuquan North Road, Changning District, Shanghai
Company website: https://www.york-iwe.com/
Company Overview
York, a global independent professional manufacturer of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, was formally established in York, Pennsylvania, USA in 1874. For more than 130 years, York's production technology and sales service network have been continuously expanded, and now it has hundreds of branches, maintenance stations, production plants and affiliated institutions around the world. York has become an independent manufacturer of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Today, York is considered a leader in the application of refrigeration technology in the world. In 1994, York was officially listed on Wall Street in the United States, symbolizing York's important position in the world market. At present, York's air-conditioning equipment production bases include China, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Italy and Spain. York's products have a wide range of applications and can be mainly divided into three categories: civil, commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment. York's civil equipment provides heaters, small fully enclosed compressors and various window or split air conditioner series for residential buildings. York's commercial equipment includes various large commercial chillers, air handlers and group control equipment. Industrial refrigeration equipment provides a variety of screw compressors, supporting refrigeration systems, cold storage and food freezing equipment, artificial ice and snow sports field equipment, etc. The quality of York equipment has been proven by the trust and selection of major construction projects around the world. Johnson Controls York brand continues to pursue innovation, continuously develops and produces innovative products, and provides excellent technology and solutions to meet customer needs. Johnson Controls Asia Technology Research and Development Center was established in 2004, with a cumulative asset investment of more than 280 million yuan. It currently has more than 60 internationally leading laboratories, such as HALT full life cycle acceleration laboratory, ultra-low temperature laboratory, key component laboratory, etc. The laboratory-related certifications obtained include China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Organization Mutual Recognition Agreement (ILAC-MRA), American Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Association (AHRI) laboratory certification, Intertek certification, etc. The R&D center not only gathers a group of innovative and pioneering R&D engineers, but also adopts advanced product development tools and mature product development processes, and uses advanced testing technologies such as intelligent testing software, big data analysis, and wireless sensors to continuously iterate innovative technologies and optimize product features and functions. In order to better serve the Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets, we focus on global resources and continue to invest in product development in HVAC, building automation and other related fields. Since its establishment, we have obtained 177 patent authorizations. Johnson Controls Asia Technology R&D Center mainly designs and develops commercial air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, heat pumps and heat recovery systems, industrial refrigeration and food refrigeration equipment, commercial and household central air-conditioning units, air terminal treatment equipment, compressors, inverters, heat exchangers, and monitoring equipment and air handling systems for refrigeration units. It also includes Metasys building management systems and comprehensive security solutions.
Guangdong Finney Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Finney Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: Finney Creative Park, No. 3 Tianyuan Road, Dagang Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province
Company website: https://www.phnix.com/
Company Overview
Guangdong Phoenix Energy Saving Equipment Co., Ltd. is a holding subsidiary of Phoenix Technology. It integrates product research and development, production, sales and service, and mainly deals in air-energy heat pump series products. In the commercial field, Phoenix products involve large-scale heating, central air conditioning, central hot water and other series of equipment. Among them, commercial ultra-low temperature DC variable frequency heat pump units can replace traditional heating boilers and become a "haze-killing" weapon in the northern region. Phoenix has participated in the formulation of more than ten national industry standards and has been named a national high-tech enterprise for many years. It has 16 laboratories including energy-saving comprehensive performance laboratory, precision semi-anechoic laboratory, reliability laboratory, etc., equipped with multiple sets of internationally advanced product testing systems and first-class equipment. Among them, the company's minus 45 degrees laboratory has obtained national certification, setting a new benchmark for the heat pump industry. Guangdong Phoenix Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Phoenix Technology) was established in 2002. It is an international innovative enterprise focusing on new energy and environmental protection technology. The company integrates product research and development, production, sales and service, and mainly deals in air-energy heat pumps, water purifiers, air purifiers and other products. It holds controlling stakes in Guangdong Phoenix Energy Saving Equipment Co., Ltd., Guangdong Phoenix Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong Finney Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong Finney Water Purification Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Yunlei Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., and Guangdong Swimming Pool Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. Finney Technology's commercial products include room heating and cooling, central domestic hot water, swimming pool constant temperature dehumidification and other equipment. Among them, the ultra-low temperature heat pump Polaris series replaces traditional heating boilers and has been recognized by national-level achievements, becoming a weapon to "control haze" in northern China.
Zhongshan Aimeita Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
Zhongshan Aimeita Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
Address: Yandong 5th Road, Dayan Industrial Zone, Huangpu Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province
Company website: http://www.amitime.com.cn
Company Overview
Heat Cube, a brand of Zhongshan Aimeite Electric Co., Ltd., has been committed to contributing to the sustainable development of human society with the world's advanced heat pump technology and applications since its establishment. Heat Cube brand products include high-end heat pump equipment such as floor heating machines, commercial machines, and dryers. Over the years, they have been exported to Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, South Africa, Australia and other countries. With its excellent performance and excellent quality, it has won the trust and recognition of domestic and foreign customers. In 2010, Heat Cube began to layout the domestic market in China, and played an active role in promoting the "coal to electricity" project in the country to promote environmental protection and energy conservation. Zhongshan Aimeite Electric Co., Ltd. has won the titles of "National High-tech Enterprise", "National Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise", "Guangdong Intellectual Property Demonstration Enterprise", and took the lead in obtaining the EU Q-Label and A+++ energy efficiency rating dual certification in 2018. In 2021, Heat Cube will vigorously promote the floor heating machine strategy, promote heat pump heating products to thousands of households, and contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality. Through continuous technological research and development, Heat Cube is committed to bringing warm and comfortable life enjoyment to global users with efficient and energy-saving technologies, professional system solutions and high-quality heat pump products. While constantly moving towards a company that achieves both material and mental happiness for all employees, it aims to build a world-renowned company in the heat pump industry.
Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai
Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai
Address: Office 608, No. 108, Huitong 3rd Road, Hengqin New District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province
Company website: http://www.gree.com.cn/
Company Overview
Gree Electric Appliances Co., Ltd. of Zhuhai was established in 1991 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in November 1996. In its early days, the company mainly relied on the assembly and production of household air conditioners. Now it has developed into a diversified, technology-based global industrial manufacturing group, with industries covering two major fields: household consumer products and industrial equipment, and its products are exported to more than 190 countries and regions.
Zhejiang Zhengli Bioenergy Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Zhengli Bioenergy Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 9, Chuangxin Road, Leshang Pioneer Park, Yueqing Bay Port Area, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Company website: http://www.hien.cn/
Company Overview
In 2013, due to the rapid development of the company, the new plant in Yueqing Bay was completed and put into production, which enabled Shengneng to complete the layout of the production line with an annual output of 500,000 sets of heat pump products, further expanding its production capacity. Shengneng has thus become the largest air source heat pump product production base in China. In 2018, Shengneng began to focus on the environmental protection and health of the whole house, and successively launched Shengneng integrated stoves, fresh air, water purification, dishwashers, sinks, etc. to meet the one-stop needs of users. After 22 years of hard work, Shengneng has developed into a modern group enterprise with three major brands: AMA Shengneng, Hien Shengneng, and AMA Shengneng integrated stoves; 15 branches; 5 major production bases; and more than 1,800 strategic partners across the country. Shengneng attaches great importance to product research and development and technological innovation. It has a multidisciplinary, multi-level, well-organized and experienced R&D team with strong R&D, design and innovation capabilities, and can quickly and effectively complete a series of work such as R&D, debugging, and quality inspection of related products. At the same time, Shengneng has set up a postdoctoral workstation and reached industry-university-research technical cooperation with well-known universities such as Xi'an Jiaotong University, Zhejiang University of Technology, and Tianjin University.
Seasons Muge Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Seasons Muge Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 18, Fukang Road, Science and Technology Park, Changping District, Beijing
Company website: http://www.micoe.com/
Company Overview
Founded in 2000, Seasons and Midea Group is an enterprise that provides comprehensive low-carbon clean energy services with air energy heat pumps and solar energy technologies as its core. It is a strategic partner of China's aerospace industry and a partner of China's Antarctic and Arctic scientific expeditions. Guided by the "30·60" dual carbon goals, Seasons and Midea Group has deepened its "one vertical and one horizontal" strategy to build the R&D and manufacturing capabilities of clean thermal energy (solar thermal energy + air energy heat pump + ground source heat pump) and clean electric energy (photovoltaic + energy storage + charging), forming a multi-faceted, scenario-based low-carbon integrated energy system solution from single machine to system, from city to village, from home to commercial, from offline to online. As a national high-tech enterprise, Seasons and Midea Group has a "Nationally Recognized Enterprise Technology Center" and a "CNAS Nationally Recognized Laboratory", and has R&D and innovation platforms for solar energy, air energy, light storage applications, kitchen appliances, and water purification. It has established "industry-university-research" cooperation relationships with many well-known domestic universities such as Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Shanghai Jiaotong University, and has set up a "postdoctoral research workstation"; it has established a "dual carbon" technology research center in conjunction with the China Academy of Building Research; it has participated in the 13th and 14th Five-Year National Key R&D Plans, the National Torch Plan projects, and participated in the formulation of more than 40 national and industry standards, and has 497 national patents; the clean heating project was selected into the National Energy Administration's "National Renewable Energy Heating Typical Case Compilation", and the air-to-energy heat pump was installed and applied to the China Antarctic Great Wall Station, which has been recognized by the country and the industry. Seasons Muge is committed to establishing industry standards in the field of production and manufacturing, and improving the national industrial layout. It has built modern manufacturing bases in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, Luoyang, Henan, Yuyao, Zhejiang, Shunde, Guangdong, and Lhasa, Tibet. Among them, the Guangdong Shunde and Jiangsu Lianyungang bases are two large-scale professional air energy production bases, with 16 modern heat pump home and commercial manufacturing production lines, with an annual output value of up to 10 billion yuan; an investment of 200 million yuan was made to build the industry's first zero-carbon experimental building, and the first phase has built 19 industry-leading laboratories to meet the test needs under different climate environments in various parts of China and provide unique solutions for different climate regions around the world. In terms of service, Seasons Muge has always been customer-centric and built a complete service system to reassure consumers and make them worry-free. It has truly achieved dual guarantees of quality and service and led the new service standards of the industry. It has launched strategic cooperation with PICC and insured 300 million yuan for consumers to create "product quality assurance insurance" and "product liability insurance" and "dealer and installation service personnel personal accident comprehensive insurance". The cumulative insured amount has reached 16 billion yuan so far. As of now, Seasons Muge's customers are spread across 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, more than 2,000 counties and cities across the country, and its products are exported to more than 100 countries and regions such as Germany and the United States. It has provided clean energy and healthy home solutions for 17 million families and 20,000+ engineering customers around the world. Green leads, carbon ropes the future. In the context of implementing green and low-carbon development and promoting high-quality development, Sijiumuge has always adhered to the mission of "clean world, better life", never forgetting its original intention and forging ahead. By practicing the core values of "integrity, responsibility, gratitude, collaboration, and symbiosis", it has realized the vision of "being a respected enterprise".

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Air Source Heat Pump Information

What is an Air Source Heat Pump

An air source heat pump (ASHP) is a device that transfers heat from the outside air to provide heating and hot water for homes. It can also be used for cooling by reversing the heat transfer process. ASHPs are highly efficient and can deliver up to two to four times more heat than the electrical energy they consume.


History of Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps have gained popularity in recent years, especially in Europe, due to their efficiency and environmental benefits. They are part of the broader transition towards energy-efficient heating and cooling technologies.


Purpose of Air Source Heat Pumps

The primary purpose of an air source heat pump is to provide efficient heating and hot water for homes and commercial buildings. They are also used for cooling, making them a versatile solution for year-round climate control.


Principle of Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps work based on the principle of the refrigeration cycle. The process involves:

  • Heat Absorption: The pump absorbs heat from the outside air using a refrigerant.
  • Compression: The refrigerant is compressed, increasing its temperature.
  • Heat Release: The heat is released into the building through a heat exchanger, providing heating or hot water.
  • Expansion: The refrigerant is expanded, cooling it down, and the cycle repeats.


Features of Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps come with several features that enhance their performance and efficiency:

  • High Efficiency: ASHPs can deliver more heat than the electricity they consume, with a Coefficient of Performance (COP) often above 3.
  • Environmental Benefits: They reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions.
  • Versatility: ASHPs can provide both heating and cooling, making them suitable for all seasons.
  • Reliability: Modern ASHPs are designed to be highly reliable and require minimal maintenance.


Types of Air Source Heat Pumps

There are several types of air source heat pumps, each designed for specific applications:

  • Air-to-Water Heat Pumps: These pumps transfer heat to water, which is then circulated through radiators or underfloor heating systems.
  • Air-to-Air Heat Pumps: These pumps transfer heat directly to the air inside the building, providing space heating and cooling.


Precautions for using Air Source Heat Pumps

When using air source heat pumps, it is important to follow these precautions:

  • Proper Installation: Ensure the heat pump is installed correctly to maximize efficiency and performance.
  • Regular Maintenance: Clean and maintain the heat pump regularly to prevent the buildup of dust and debris.
  • Temperature Monitoring: Use sensors and controllers to monitor and adjust the temperature as needed.
  • Defrosting: Ensure the defrosting mechanism is functioning properly to prevent ice buildup on the evaporator.


Things to consider when purchasing Air Source Heat Pumps

When purchasing an air source heat pump, consider the following factors:

  • Efficiency: Look for models with a high Coefficient of Performance (COP) to ensure energy efficiency.
  • Capacity: Choose a heat pump with the appropriate capacity for your heating and cooling needs.
  • Climate Suitability: Ensure the heat pump is suitable for the climate in which it will be used, especially in colder regions.
  • Cost: Consider the initial investment and long-term running costs, as ASHPs can offer significant savings over time.


Terms of Air Source Heat Pumps

Here are some common terms related to air source heat pumps:

  • Coefficient of Performance (COP): A measure of the efficiency of a heat pump, indicating the ratio of heat output to electrical input.
  • Reverse Cycle: The process by which a heat pump can provide cooling by reversing the heat transfer direction.
  • Refrigerant: The substance used in the heat pump to absorb and release heat.
  • Defrosting: The process of removing ice buildup from the evaporator to maintain efficient operation.