ᐅ The heating options – air-to-air heat pump, air-to-water heat pump, or gas?
Created on: 10 Dec 2015 10:48
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herann
Hello everyone,
I have long understood that heating is a complex topic. However, the fact that different suppliers give such varied recommendations only adds to our confusion.
We quickly decided on the following heating system – an air-to-water heat pump with controlled ventilation, supported by a photovoltaic system. Our reasons for this choice are:
Strangely, this supplier also offers air-to-water heat pumps.
What do you think about this statement?
Based on my research so far, I understood the situation quite the opposite and have found more negative feedback concerning air-to-air heat pumps.
We were also informed about the “noise” produced by an air-to-water heat pump. We would prefer not to have a split system but a single unit placed in the basement. At the moment, I can’t imagine there would be a noise issue.
Does anyone have experience heating with an air-to-water heat pump?
Additionally, we have the option of a gas condensing boiler (including underfloor heating). Initially, we dismissed this idea, but the lower initial investment costs are making it more appealing now.
Is there anyone who has built with this and can share some insights?
Ultimately, it probably depends on how well the house is insulated, but some kind of heating system has to be installed, and we want to choose the “right” one...
Thank you very much in advance.
I have long understood that heating is a complex topic. However, the fact that different suppliers give such varied recommendations only adds to our confusion.
We quickly decided on the following heating system – an air-to-water heat pump with controlled ventilation, supported by a photovoltaic system. Our reasons for this choice are:
- No dependence on fossil fuels
- Low running costs due to the photovoltaic system
- Future-proof, since with underfloor heating installed, it would be easier to switch to newer technologies in 25-30 years
- Comfortable living space thanks to even heat distribution through the floor
Strangely, this supplier also offers air-to-water heat pumps.
What do you think about this statement?
Based on my research so far, I understood the situation quite the opposite and have found more negative feedback concerning air-to-air heat pumps.
We were also informed about the “noise” produced by an air-to-water heat pump. We would prefer not to have a split system but a single unit placed in the basement. At the moment, I can’t imagine there would be a noise issue.
Does anyone have experience heating with an air-to-water heat pump?
Additionally, we have the option of a gas condensing boiler (including underfloor heating). Initially, we dismissed this idea, but the lower initial investment costs are making it more appealing now.
Is there anyone who has built with this and can share some insights?
Ultimately, it probably depends on how well the house is insulated, but some kind of heating system has to be installed, and we want to choose the “right” one...
Thank you very much in advance.
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nordanney12 Dec 2015 12:40echti25 schrieb:
I meant the regulation for nighttime. You actually want it cooler then.
Nowadays, that doesn’t really work anymore with underfloor heating...I believe this is an illusion – our heating system has been in screed mode in frost protection (rest phase before the next heating cycle) for 2 days now, we ventilate 5 times daily, and the house remains evenly warm. The system is so slow to respond that you can no longer experience sudden temperature drops – if that really matters to you, you need to build differently.