A commercial air source heat pump is a highly efficient device that uses electricity to heat or cool buildings. In winter, it extracts warmth from the outdoor air (even at temperatures as low as -15°C) and transfers it indoors through a compressor or heat exchanger. This process heats buildings and hot water similarly to a traditional boiler.
In summer, an air source heat pump functions like an air conditioning unit by moving heat from inside the building to the outdoors, effectively cooling the space.
One of the key benefits of air source heat pumps is that they heat and cool buildings without using fossil fuels, making them a sustainable alternative to traditional gas boilers. These eco-friendly heating systems are becoming increasingly popular in homes, partly due to the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which reduces some of the upfront costs.
Commercial air source heat pumps operate in the same manner as domestic units but are specifically designed to handle the additional demands of heating and cooling commercial buildings. They offer businesses an effective and sustainable solution for maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures year-round.