ᐅ Replace electric radiators with inverter air conditioning units
Created on: 20 Apr 2024 08:17
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DanielR
Hello Community
We have a house at 1400 meters (4600 feet) elevation with 6 rooms (excluding bathrooms). These are heated with wall-mounted electric radiators. The costs have risen so much that we are now looking for an alternative.
A heat pump is unfortunately not an option, as this would require installing internal water-carrying pipes throughout the entire house. These would either connect to wall-mounted water radiators or be used for underfloor heating (each room would need a complete renovation). The costs would simply be too high.
I have read several times that one option might be to install multi-split air conditioning units. The house (2 floors) would be ideal for this. Air conditioning systems with inverter technology reportedly use between 70-80% less electrical energy.
Has anyone done this or knows anything about it? I would appreciate any comments.
Thank you in advance
Daniel
We have a house at 1400 meters (4600 feet) elevation with 6 rooms (excluding bathrooms). These are heated with wall-mounted electric radiators. The costs have risen so much that we are now looking for an alternative.
A heat pump is unfortunately not an option, as this would require installing internal water-carrying pipes throughout the entire house. These would either connect to wall-mounted water radiators or be used for underfloor heating (each room would need a complete renovation). The costs would simply be too high.
I have read several times that one option might be to install multi-split air conditioning units. The house (2 floors) would be ideal for this. Air conditioning systems with inverter technology reportedly use between 70-80% less electrical energy.
Has anyone done this or knows anything about it? I would appreciate any comments.
Thank you in advance
Daniel
It depends on the cable lengths, and you will also need the additional boxes.
Individual outdoor units are often more cost-effective. You will probably also install different performance levels.
Depending on the situation, it might be possible to place the outdoor units side by side.
Large outdoor units are also heavier and bigger.
Individual outdoor units are often more cost-effective. You will probably also install different performance levels.
Depending on the situation, it might be possible to place the outdoor units side by side.
Large outdoor units are also heavier and bigger.
Grundaus schrieb:
Even in Switzerland, the kWh does not cost 1.50 € or CHF. Your payback calculation is also incorrect, since air conditioning systems also consume electricity. For varying power demands, individual units are better. They are cheaper, easier to plan and install.You’re right, I had the wrong calculation at hand. The bill for the first quarter of 2024 just arrived. An astonishing 5771 kWh for the kitchen, conveyor, bedroom, and hallway. The other rooms are completely off.I will now get a professional to calculate this or advise me on which brand and whether to choose single or multi-split systems.
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