When it is hot outside, well-cooled rooms provide a high level of comfort. It is worth knowing that some heat pumps can not only heat, but also cool. Reversible heat pumps offer these capabilities and can effectively lower room temperatures. This is a solution of interest both to users of single-family houses and to installers designing a year-round comfort system.
Key takeaways
- A heat pump can work in two directions: in winter it heats the building, and in summer it extracts heat from the interior and transfers it outdoors.
- Inverter technology lets the compressor match its operation to current demand, which supports stable running and reduces energy use.
- TERMET HEAT TITANIUM PRO is a monoblock with an inverter scroll compressor, designed for heating, cooling, and DHW preparation.
- The appliance uses R290 refrigerant with a very low GWP of 3, which strengthens its environmental credentials.
- The 8 and 12 kW models have been entered on the ZUM list (Green Devices and Materials), so they may qualify for a subsidy, which lowers the investment cost.
How does a heat pump cool a building?
The principle is simple: in heating mode the pump takes energy from the surroundings and transfers it into the building.
In cooling mode the cycle is reversed. The heat pump actively removes heat from the room and carries it outdoors. An important role in this process is played by the compressor circuit and the refrigerant, which transports energy between the source and the installation.
Reversing the direction of heat flow is possible thanks to a so-called reversing valve, which determines the direction of heat flow. In cooling mode the water at the heat pump outlet is cooler than at the inlet. And it is this chilled water, circulating in the installation, that extracts heat from the rooms and provides comfort.
In this way the room temperature gradually falls until it reaches the value set by the user. Thanks to this we can maintain a steady, low temperature regardless of conditions in the room, and a single appliance can provide both heating and cooling, eliminating the need to install a separate air conditioner.
What does inverter technology deliver?
In an inverter heat pump the compressor matches its operation to the building’s current demand. In practice this means smoother maintenance of the set temperature, fewer abrupt starts, and more economical use of electricity. In Termet Heat Titanium Pro heat pumps a dedicated inverter scroll compressor for heat pumps is used, which supports durability and high efficiency.
How to use heat-pump cooling?
For the user, operation is convenient, because instead of switching on a separate air conditioner they use the same installation that provides heating in winter. After switching the system into cooling mode the pump reverses the cycle and lowers the temperature in the building. It is essential, however, that the installation is prepared for this kind of operation from the outset and correctly configured. This is an important design advantage: one system can provide an optimal indoor climate at home all year round, without adding another appliance just for the summer season.
A modern 3-in-1 appliance
TERMET HEAT TITANIUM PRO is an air-to-water heat pump of the monoblock type that can serve up to three heating circuits. The appliance is used not only to heat the building, but also to cool it and, with a cylinder, to prepare domestic hot water. Additional advantages are seasonal energy efficiency class A++ for space heating and the use of R290 refrigerant. The 8 and 12 kW models have also been entered on the ZUM list.
Environment and costs: why is this a sensible alternative to conventional air conditioning?
The greatest advantage appears when we compare a heat pump with a setup based on two separate appliances: a heat source and an air conditioner. A reversible heat pump combines both functions in one system, so it simplifies the installation and lets you manage year-round comfort from a single source. On top of that, TERMET HEAT TITANIUM PRO uses natural R290 refrigerant with a low GWP of 3, which means a smaller environmental impact.
An inverter heat pump with a cooling function is not a curiosity today, but a practical solution for the home and year-round comfort. It lets you heat, prepare DHW, and cool rooms without installing extra equipment.
You can learn more about the Termet Heat Titanium Pro inverter heat pump from a video on Akademia Ciepła – Termet S.A. on YouTube: