Hello,
after much consideration, we have now decided to go with an air-to-water heat pump.
We are currently planning the installation location. Initially, we planned to place it on the north side, where it wouldn’t bother anyone. It would be located under the bathroom, and the neighbors are quite far away.
However, I’m wondering if that is really the best option. In one thread here, someone mentioned that it’s better to install it on the south side. They didn’t explain why, but it makes sense to me because of the higher temperatures. What are your thoughts? Does it make a significant difference? Especially in winter, it wouldn’t hurt if some sunlight hits the unit, right? Or could there be problems in summer when the device is exposed to direct sunlight and high outdoor temperatures?
I’d appreciate any experience or insights.
after much consideration, we have now decided to go with an air-to-water heat pump.
We are currently planning the installation location. Initially, we planned to place it on the north side, where it wouldn’t bother anyone. It would be located under the bathroom, and the neighbors are quite far away.
However, I’m wondering if that is really the best option. In one thread here, someone mentioned that it’s better to install it on the south side. They didn’t explain why, but it makes sense to me because of the higher temperatures. What are your thoughts? Does it make a significant difference? Especially in winter, it wouldn’t hurt if some sunlight hits the unit, right? Or could there be problems in summer when the device is exposed to direct sunlight and high outdoor temperatures?
I’d appreciate any experience or insights.
Hello. Thanks for the answers. We do not want an indoor installation for various reasons. First and foremost: lack of space in the utility room, which we want to use instead for a separate apartment. Another reason is the potential problems with condensation at wall penetrations, etc. But above all, it’s about the space. Therefore, definitely an outdoor unit. And no, not a split system either. It is a monoblock.