heat pump water heaters: how they work and how they cut your spending
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Heat Pump Water Heaters:
How They Work and How
They Cut Your Spending
Water heaters have become an important part of many
households, especially those that are situated in areas with
generally cold weather. Although there are still households that
heat water the conventional way, many have attested to the
numerous benefits of water heaters, and this technology
continues to play an essential role in homes and businesses.
Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) in particular have attracted
the attention of many homeowners because of their distinct
features. Below are some of their well-received features that
should give you an idea of their unique advantages.
Unlike conventional water heaters, HPWHs make use of electricity
to transfer heat from one place to another. Standard water
heaters generate direct heat, whereas HPWHs use a heat pump
for heat generation. After harnessing heat from the air of their
surroundings, HPWHs then transfer this heat energy to the water
tank that holds the water supply. With the efficiency of this
process, HPWHs remain a low-cost and effective water heating
technology.
Heat Generation
Operating Modes
HPWHs can be operated under various modes, namely, economy
mode, hybrid mode, heater mode, and vacation mode. With the
varying needs and demands of users with regard to water heating,
these modes of HPWHs give users enough freedom to choose the
one that works best for their daily activities.
The economy mode is best
selected when you seldom
require hot water. Your energy
efficiency increases under this
mode because it heats up water
with only the heat pump.
The hybrid mode is similar to the economy mode, except that it
also uses sustained heat. This energy-saving mode is the
preferable choice when the demand for hot water throughout the
day is consistent but not high.
Economy Mode
Hybrid Mode
Considered as the least energy-saving mode, the heater mode is
ideal for homes whose daily demands for hot water are
consistently high. This mode only uses the heater’s electric
element to heat water, thereby consuming more energy than the
economy mode.
Although not available in all models, this mode puts your HPWH
to “sleep” while you are out of the house. Whether you are
heading out to the office or going on an extended vacation, the
sleep mode of HPWHs allows you to save maximum energy, as
the system only resumes its functions when you switch this mode
off upon your return.
Electric/Heater Mode
Sleep/Vacation Mode
Choosing the right HPWH need not be difficult, especially when
you have adequate knowledge of how they actually work. With
the overview presented here, you can begin taking the next steps
to purchasing an HPWH for your home.
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