Air conditioning: the ideal heating in combination with solar panels
Solar panels provide electricity. But how do you save on your gas bill? There are all kinds of options like solar water heaters, wood stoves, and heat pumps. Solar boilers are not really useful because it is precisely when the heat of the sun is needed when it does not shine (in winter). Wood or pellet stoves are a lot of fun, but their installation is quite an operation and a significant investment. Then you can fill the stove with firewood or wood chips (pallets). Heat pumps are an ideal solution for heating your home with electricity.
How does an air conditioner work as a heater?
An air conditioner is a heat pump. A heat pump is a very efficient heating system based on electricity. The principle works the same as a refrigerator. A refrigerator cools from the inside and emits heat from the rear. The compressor compresses a special refrigerant gas until it becomes liquid and hot. This is in the back of the refrigerator. When the liquid has cooled, it passes through a valve, after which the pressure drops and the liquid turns gaseous again. The gas is extremely cold. This is inside the fridge. This cools it in your fridge. An air conditioner does the exact same thing. An air conditioner can heat and cool your home. For the 1 kWh of electricity needed to run the compressor, you get almost 4 kWh of heat in your home. How is this possible? That is because you are using the heat from the outside. Then it’s colder outside.
Why an air conditioner as a heater?
An air conditioner is a heat pump. A heat pump is a very efficient heating system based on electricity. The principle works the same as a refrigerator. A refrigerator cools from the inside and emits heat from the rear. The compressor compresses a special refrigerant gas until it becomes liquid and hot. This is in the back of the refrigerator. When the liquid has cooled, it passes through a valve, after which the pressure drops and the liquid turns gaseous again. The gas is extremely cold. This is inside the fridge. This cools it in your fridge. An air conditioner does the exact same thing. An air conditioner can heat and cool your home. For 1 kWh of electricity needed to run the compressor, you get almost 4 kWh of heat in your home. How is this possible? That is because you are using the heat from outside. Then it’s colder outside.
It is an ideal solution for heating certain rooms in your house. For example, do you have a study or shed where it is always cold in winter? With just a press of the remote control, the room heats up in a few minutes. You can also cool the room in summer. It is wonderfully comfortable. It is a very efficient way of heating. The big advantage is that if you take solar panels, the solar panels provide the energy for the air conditioning. This way you save gasoline. A larger wall unit can be placed in the living room. If you buy solar panels, it is relatively cheap to carry a few extra. With this extra energy you can heat your home for free for the next 25 years.
Buy air conditioning in combination with solar panels
Due to our experience in installing solar panels and air conditioners, it is an extra effort for us to install both systems. This way you save a lot of money. We are a certified installer. Commissioning of an air conditioner or heat pump may only be carried out by a certified installer (fluorinated gases certificate). We supply LG air conditioners and heat pumps. Only the best quality, but at a great price!
