What You Need to Know About Commercial Heat Pumps

It&#;s important that your commercial property remains comfortable for both employees and customers. That&#;s why you&#;ll need an HVAC system that can deliver exceptional heating and cooling performance all year-round. One option you might want to consider is a commercial heat pump. But what exactly is it and how does it work? What benefits does it offer that make it stand out more than other types of HVAC systems?

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We&#;ll answer these and more in today&#;s blog. Keep on reading to learn everything you need to know about commercial heat pumps.

How Do Commercial Heat Pumps Work?

Commercial heat pumps work by transferring heat from one place to another. In the summer, they can remove heat from your building and transfer it outside. In the winter, they can do the opposite-they draw heat away from outdoor air and transfer it into your building instead. This process is known as &#;heat pumping&#; and it is how commercial heat pumps are able to provide both heating and cooling for your business.

Types of Commercial Heat Pumps

There are two main types of commercial heat pumps: air-source and ground-source. Air-source heat pumps are the most common type. They use the air outside to transfer heat into your commercial space. Ground-source heat pumps, on the other hand, use the ground or water as a way to transfer heat. They are typically more expensive than air-source heat pumps but are also more efficient. Ground-source heat pumps can be used in any climate, as well.

Benefits of Using a Commercial Heat Pump

There are several benefits to using a commercial heat pump, including:

• Improved Energy Efficiency: Commercial heat pumps-with proper installation and maintenance-can deliver energy-efficient performance, which allows for greater savings.

• Environmentally Friendly: The increased energy efficiency provided by commercial heat pumps makes them more eco-friendly than other types of HVAC systems.

• Reduced Noise: Some models for commercial heat pumps can provide noise-free operation, which makes for a more relaxed and disruption-free environment.

• Unmatched Versatility: Commercial heat pumps can be used for both heating and cooling. This makes them a versatile option for businesses that need year-round temperature control.

• Low Maintenance Requirements: Heat pumps require little maintenance and are typically reliable. If you do need to repair your heat pump, however, it&#;s important to hire a qualified HVAC technician like American Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning Company, Inc. for the job.

How to Choose the Right Commercial Heat Pump

There are a few factors you&#;ll need to consider when choosing a commercial heat pump, including the:

• Size of Your Business: You&#;ll need to choose a heat pump that is the right size for your business. If you choose a heat pump that is too small, it won&#;t be able to keep up with your heating or cooling demand. If you choose one that is too large, it will be less efficient and be more prone to short cycling.

• Climate: The climate in your area may dictate what type of heat pump is best for your business. If you live in an area that sees cold winters, a ground-source heat pump may be the better choice. If you live somewhere milder, an air-source heat pump should already be sufficient.

• Budget: Heat pumps can vary widely in price, so it&#;s important to find one that fits within your budget but can still provide excellent performance.

If you&#;re thinking about installing a commercial heat pump for your business in Olive Branch, MS, American Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning Company, Inc. can help. We offer a wide range of heat pumps to choose from, and our experienced team can help you find the perfect one for your business. Call us at (662) 895- to learn more about our commercial heat pump and heater maintenance services. We also offer AC installation and AC System Repair. Complete our online form to request a service or a free quote.

The need to reduce carbon emissions is something that every business is being pushed by government and customers to take on board.

And at the same time, the national strategy for cutting carbon emissions to net zero is being rolled out with clear guidelines on what is coming down the line over the next few years, including the decarbonisation of business and domestic heating.

That means replacing fossil-fuel, CO2 generating gas boilers with clean green heating solutions. And a favoured technology being promoted by government is the heat pump.

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For businesses, the move to heat pumps will help to manage energy consumption effectively, with rising prices a growing burden. Energy prices have more than doubled in the past 10 years and all the forecasts point to continued strong price rises over the next decade.

ESG boost

Heat pumps also shrink a company&#;s carbon footprint, delivering measurable efficiencies to strengthen Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting and policy.

Heat pumps provide a sustainable and low carbon source of energy for heating and hot water. Replacing gas energy generation helps to simplify a company&#;s Scope 1 and Scope 2 reporting.

The technology is very efficient with average savings in excess of 40-60% for ground or air source pumps. Heat pump systems are 400% more efficient that standard heating systems because they extract and move heat rather than generate it through costly combustion.

And the savings can be boosted further with other sustainable technologies like solar PV, to provide electricity to power the extractor process.

Reliable, safe, efficient

The technology is mature and very reliable. Heat pumps require minimum maintenance and are built to run for around 25 years with no efficiency loss, compared with a fossil-fuel burning boiler designed for a working life of around 12 years, losing 2% efficiency per year.

Heat pumps also provide excellent safety levels, compared with fossil-fuel heating systems where gas leaks and fires are not uncommon. As an adjunct safety improvement, heat pumps provide water at a workable temperature, removing the potential for scalding. There&#;s also no chance of a carbon monoxide leak.

They can be used as a cooling system. Unlike gas boilers, which can only be used to heat buildings and water, heat pumps can be switched to a cooling system in warmer weather

How heat pumps work

Heat pumps are used to extract thermal energy in the outside air or from the ground or water, and moving it inside where it is compressed and the heat transferred using a series of coils.

• Fluid in the ground loop flows into an evaporator heat exchanger in the heat pump
• The evaporator&#;s cold refrigerant extracts heat collected by the ground loop
• This is passed through a compressor, raising the temperature significantly
• The hot refrigerant flows through a condenser heat exchanger, transferring heat to closed heating or hot water system
• The refrigerant it is cooled as it leaves the condenser and flows through an expansion valve, like an aerosol nozzle, and the cold fluid then goes back into the evaporator.

As an energy technology, heat pumps are very efficient and clean. While they do use electricity to power a part of the operation, they don&#;t burn fossil fuels directly to generate heat. What&#;s more, they work effectively in temperate climates like the UK and deliver heating even when external  temperatures are as low.

The technology helps to reduce corporate carbon footprint and application in business can help to reinforce ESG with wider Net Zero strategies. SaveMoneyCutCarbon has a Carbon Mentor service to help companies with clean heat planning as well as provision of Impact Statements.

SaveMoneyCutCarbon also offers a unique audit service, the SORT (Saving Opportunity Report Tool) to identify potential energy savings.

Heat pump types

Ground Source Heat Pumps tap into the generally stable temperature of an area of ground or body of water near a business property. These retain warmth from the sun as well as geothermal gradients and groundwater movement which means GSHPs are effective even in colder parts of the country.

This stored energy is extracted to provide heating and hot water. Heat pumps can also provide comfort cooling from the same system.

Pipes are installed in a borehole, trench or surface water in a precise pattern known as the ground loop. The pipes contain heat transfer fluid in a closed loop, which flows repeatedly through a heat pump, compressor and expansion valve to provide uniform heat all year round.

There is a range of solutions to provide the most suitable and effective heat pump installation.

Water source Heat Pumps: Large bodies of water retain heat from the sun and the bottom of the lake or pond, and this energy can be extracted for heating and cooling.

This is done through a system of flexible pipes or stainless-steel collector plates containing thermal transfer fluid placed in the water. The fluid absorbs heat from the surrounding water as it passes through the pipe and carries it to a GSHP.

As in other solutions, the heat pump system utilises the refrigerant and heat exchangers to extract energy from the thermal transfer fluid for heating and hot water.

Air Source Heat Pumps: The sun warms the air around buildings, creating a temperature difference, even in the coldest areas of the country. This energy can be extracted through an ASHP system, for heating, hot water and cooling.

One or more AHSPs  are installed outside the premises and the system draws air across refrigerant coils, warming the refrigerant fluid. This energy is compressed in the heat pumps and then used for heating and hot water.

Super-deduction savings

Companies can claim 130% capital allowances on qualifying plant and machinery investments, including heat pumps and solar, for expenditure incurred from 1 April until the end of March &#; the so-called &#;super-deduction&#;. For every pound a company invests, their taxes are cut by up to 25p.

Alongside the super-deduction, there are three other significant capital allowance measures (announced in the autumn Budget):

• The 50% first-year allowance (FYA) for special rate (including long life) assets until 31 March for companies.
• Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) providing 100% relief for plant and machinery investments up to its highest ever £1 million threshold, until March .
• Within Freeport tax sites, companies can access new Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA+) and companies, individuals and partnerships can benefit from an increased level of Structures & Buildings Allowance (SBA+) for investments until 30 September .

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