ᐅ Selection of the Heat Pump

Created on: 21 Oct 2016 21:38
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McEgg
McEgg21 Oct 2016 21:38
We are having an air-to-water heat pump installed as a split system by the general contractor. The contract states it will be a model from Viessmann, Junkers, or Wolff, with a 300-liter (79-gallon) hot water storage tank (without solar).

If I don’t bring up the topic again, they will probably just install whatever, although of course I will be informed beforehand about which device it will be. However, I’m interested in knowing what to pay attention to when it comes to air-to-water heat pumps and which of the three manufacturers generally has a good or bad reputation. Depending on your advice, I would share my preference with the general contractor to ensure that a good unit is installed.
tomtom7922 Oct 2016 03:47
Take a look at which air-to-water heat pumps are subsidized by BAFA; I would choose the one with the higher annual performance factor.
Mycraft22 Oct 2016 08:47
McEgg schrieb:
though, of course, I will be informed again beforehand which unit it will be.

No, probably not... a company that is available at the time will simply come and install the preferred unit.

As tomtom already said, take a look yourself at which heat pump has the better seasonal performance factor... or you can check the features of each heat pump... then you simply choose one...

Without explicit written notice to the general contractor (GC) in black and white, whatever unit is available at the time will be installed... basically whoever has time will come with their unit...
McEgg22 Oct 2016 12:16
Ok, thanks. I didn’t know about the seasonal performance factor. I found this:
The seasonal performance factor, which is usually between 3.0 and 4.5, applies: the higher, the better! Basically, the seasonal performance factor of the heat pump should not be below 4.0. This means the heat pump delivers at least four times the energy it consumes.
I’ll take a look at this from the different manufacturers then.
MarcWen22 Oct 2016 18:15
We will decide based on which plumber is assigned to the trade. This person has more experience with certain systems.

We will be getting a Buderus.

BAFA is not an option for us.