Homebuilding & Renovating

Q What is an exhaust air heat pump?

Heat pumps are now firmly on the radar of many homeowners looking for more efficient heating systems. As you delve deeper into the world of heat pumps, you’ll learn that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all product. One type of heat pump you might hear about is an exhaust air heat pump (EAHP), also known as heat pump ventilation or micro heat pumps. These heat pump systems are ideal for low-energy efficient homes.

HOW DO THEY WORK?

Exhaust air heat pumps are designed to use the air in the home as its heat source. It works by extracting heat from stale, humid air before exhausting it outside the property.

HOW BIG ARE THEY?

Essentially they are small heat pumps, usually using around 600 Watts of power and producing around 2kW of heat. The heat can be transferred

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