ᐅ Can the air-to-water heat pump also be used for cooling in the summer?
Created on: 30 May 2016 00:40
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dieter_m
...according to some reports, this can work (depending on the construction type).
I imagine it like this: In winter, water circulates through the underfloor heating loops at a temperature a few degrees warmer than my desired room temperature, and in summer, when it’s around 35°C (95°F) outside, the heat pump delivers water at 18°C (64°F) or even cooler. Since the sun is shining, the heat pump runs on its own electricity, and I have a comfortable 23°C (73°F) inside the house.
Of course, the cold air doesn’t rise, so you might only have cold feet, and if it’s set too cool, maybe some damp spots.
Maybe this isn’t needed at all if the building is well insulated and the indoor temperature stays about 10 degrees lower than outside.
Still, I would be interested in your opinions on this topic.
Regards, dieter_m
I imagine it like this: In winter, water circulates through the underfloor heating loops at a temperature a few degrees warmer than my desired room temperature, and in summer, when it’s around 35°C (95°F) outside, the heat pump delivers water at 18°C (64°F) or even cooler. Since the sun is shining, the heat pump runs on its own electricity, and I have a comfortable 23°C (73°F) inside the house.
Of course, the cold air doesn’t rise, so you might only have cold feet, and if it’s set too cool, maybe some damp spots.
Maybe this isn’t needed at all if the building is well insulated and the indoor temperature stays about 10 degrees lower than outside.
Still, I would be interested in your opinions on this topic.
Regards, dieter_m
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Steffen8030 May 2016 14:04Exactly. Thinking back to the last summers here... no matter how well you insulate, if you don’t like the heat (anything above 24°C (75°F)) you’ll need air conditioning 🙂 I’m one of those. In my home office, 6 to 8 screens also generate heat for about 10 hours a day. When it’s 20°C (68°F) outside, I have 25°C (77°F) indoors with the window open. So I already need air conditioning in autumn and spring.
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t_heinrich30 May 2016 17:03Hello, what exactly do the preparatory measures include?
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Sebastian7930 May 2016 17:06Climate ducts, condensate drainage, and electrical wiring – I got installation boxes where all of this is housed, and they have now been plastered over.
I’ve even already wired and mounted the remote control for downstairs 😀
I’ve even already wired and mounted the remote control for downstairs 😀
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Sebastian7930 May 2016 17:48There are different thicknesses available, but for small systems with low output, you generally don’t need to worry too much about that.