ᐅ Active cooling function heat pump or air conditioning in new construction
Created on: 10 Jun 2020 19:27
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Trombone3
Hello,
Our new build project is starting in July, and we have a question at the moment. Our new house will be equipped with a Vaillant ground source heat pump, which can optionally be used for cooling (active cooling). We are unsure whether this type of cooling will be sufficient or if it is better to invest in a split air conditioning system. With active cooling, you can probably only reduce the temperature by 2 to 3 degrees, while an air conditioner can achieve a much greater cooling effect.
We have also heard that the cooling function of the heat pump mostly results in "cold feet," since it works through the underfloor heating system. Of course, we understand that a split air conditioning system involves more extensive construction work and is significantly more expensive. The active cooling would cost us about 3000 € (approximately $) and the split air conditioning system (4 indoor units + outdoor unit from Toshiba) around 10,000 € (approximately $) including installation.
What do you think? Can you give us advice or share your experiences?
Our new build project is starting in July, and we have a question at the moment. Our new house will be equipped with a Vaillant ground source heat pump, which can optionally be used for cooling (active cooling). We are unsure whether this type of cooling will be sufficient or if it is better to invest in a split air conditioning system. With active cooling, you can probably only reduce the temperature by 2 to 3 degrees, while an air conditioner can achieve a much greater cooling effect.
We have also heard that the cooling function of the heat pump mostly results in "cold feet," since it works through the underfloor heating system. Of course, we understand that a split air conditioning system involves more extensive construction work and is significantly more expensive. The active cooling would cost us about 3000 € (approximately $) and the split air conditioning system (4 indoor units + outdoor unit from Toshiba) around 10,000 € (approximately $) including installation.
What do you think? Can you give us advice or share your experiences?
If the module (gross online price currently 900 EUR) is installed directly with the system, it should not cause significant labor costs. Retrofitting later will. If the installer charges 3000 EUR, I would first try it this way (active) and possibly look for someone to retrofit it later. Ideally, only labor costs will be charged if you provide the module yourself (also better for tax purposes).