Choosing a Heat Pump Size: Key Considerations
Choosing a heat pump size for your home or office will depend on several factors, from the location of installation to the size of the room it’s intended for. Using the wrong size heat pump for your space can reduce the system’s heating or cooling efficiency, directly impacting your power bill. Below, we explore the key factors to consider before deciding.
Location of Installation
What is the best location for your heat pump installation? This is the first question to ask yourself when choosing a heat pump size. You’ll also need to consider how many rooms you want to heat or cool. Do you want to heat the entire building, multiple rooms, or just one small room? The height of the ceiling, the placement of each room, the room size, and the general layout of your interior will all affect the efficiency of your heat pump. Once you have determined the most suitable location for your heat pump, you can start looking for the right type of system for your needs.
Find the Right Type of Heat Pump System
Many different types of heat pump systems are available today by leading brands like Fujitsu and Gree. Some heat pump systems are better suited to specific locations and spaces.
The most popular type of heat pump available in NZ today is the hi-wall mounted heat pump. As they are mounted on the wall, they are ideal for compact rooms with limited floor space. Alternately, if you want to save wall space, the floor-mounted console is an ideal option. It is generally suited to medium-sized rooms with large windows.
In-ceiling cassettes and ducted heat pumps are the most complex types of heat pump systems and are better suited for heating or cooling the entire home. Both systems are discrete and provide excellent temperature control.
What Cooling or Heating Capacities Do You Need?
Different sized heat pumps come in varying cooling and heating capacities. For instance, medium-sized hi-wall mounted heat pumps have outputs ranging from 3kw to 9kw, while Gree floor-mounted consoles have a heating capacity of up to 5.3KW. So how do you know how much power you need? A range of factors will influence this decision. The local climate and weather conditions can directly impact the natural warmth of your home. If you live in a high-temperature zone, your heat pump will require a higher level of cooling, because it will take longer for the air to cool down. Similarly, if you live in a particularly cool climate, your home will require a more powerful heating capacity. Your current under-floor and ceiling insulation levels can also change how much heating or cooling capacity is needed.
Get a Free Home Consultation at Aeon Energy Solutions
The best way to accurately assess what kind of heat pump you need is to get a professional consultation of your home. Aeon Energy Solutions are the leading supplier of Gree and Fujitsu heat pumps in NZ. We can offer a personalised quote on the spot and help you find the right size heat pump for your space. Contact us today for a free consultation!