Jesu li prijenosne dizalice topline izvrstan izbor za vaše grijanje i hlađenje?

Prijenosne dizalice topline ili reverzibilni prijenosni klima uređaji izvrsni su kućanski uređaji. Mogu grijati ili hladiti vaš dom baš kao obične dizalice topline, ali s dodatnom prednošću što su prenosivi. Možete ih premještati po kući i održavati unutarnju temperaturu točno onakvom kakvom želite.

Puno sigurnija i energetski učinkovitija od grijača prostora, prijenosna dizalica topline također ima manju potrošnju energije. Možete postići personalizirano točkasto grijanje i hlađenje (tijekom ljetne sezone) bez potrebe za rasipanjem energije na grijanje ili hlađenje nenaseljenih područja vašeg doma.

Pogledajmo ih detaljno, kako rade, zašto biste ih trebali nabaviti i njihove prednosti.

Kako rade prijenosne toplinske pumpe?

Prijenosni klima uređaji s dizalicama topline rade na istim principima kao i svaka druga dizalica topline. Imajte na umu da su mnogo kompaktnijeg oblika. Cijeli mehanizam za grijanje i hlađenje smješten je unutar elegantnog spremnika male veličine, koji se zatim može jednostavno premještati po kući.

Najčešća vrsta prijenosne dizalice topline je dizalica topline zrak-izvor, baš kao i vaši mini-split ili kanalski sustavi. Za hlađenje, dizalica topline slijedi jednostavan ciklus hlađenja. Rashladno sredstvo se komprimira i zatim otpuhuje u kondenzatoru. Zatim se brzo širi, što ga još više hladi. Ovo ohlađeno rashladno sredstvo zatim prolazi preko zavojnica isparivača, apsorbirajući toplinu iz unutarnjeg prostora. U prijenosnoj dizalici topline, ispušna toplina iz kondenzatora, koja bi inače bila izravno izbačena van u okoliš, usmjerava se kroz ispušnu cijev i zatim van.

Za korištenje prijenosne dizalice topline u načinu grijanja tijekom zime, isti je postupak obrnut. Toplina se apsorbira iz okoline i izbacuje u unutarnji prostor, čineći vašu sobu toplom i ugodnom.

Jednostruke toplinske pumpe u odnosu na dvije toplinske pumpe

Prijenosni klima uređaji usisavaju zrak iz jednog područja, a ispuštaju ga iz drugog. Dok toplinske pumpe s jednim crijevom ispuštaju vanjski zrak samo iz jednog crijeva, pumpe s dva crijeva koriste dodatno crijevo za uvlačenje zraka. Iako je jedan učinkovitiji, on je i skuplji!

Toplinske pumpe s jednim crijevom

Ovo su najosnovniji tipovi prijenosnih dizalica topline, sa samo jednim crijevom koje je potrebno produžiti prema van. Ova dizalica topline usisava zrak iz prostorije i hladi ga ili zagrijava preko kompresora. Vlaga i toplina koje je potrebno izbaciti iz prostorije zatim se kroz crijevo odvode van.

Nedostatak takvog sustava je taj što uz zrak koji se neprestano uvlači u prijenosnu dizalicu topline, prostorija stvara negativan tlak zraka i potrebno ju je stalno nadopunjavati s više zraka. To je topli zrak (ili hladan zrak zimi), koji može prodrijeti kroz male otvore ispod vrata ili prozora.

Ove jedinice su jeftinije i mnogo ih je lakše premještati. Prikladni su za male površine.

Toplinske pumpe s dva crijeva

Kao što je vidljivo iz naziva, prijenosna dizalica topline s dva crijeva koristi dva odvojena crijeva, jedno za ispušni zrak i jedno za ulazni zrak. Umjesto uvlačenja zraka iz prostorije poput toplinske pumpe s jednim crijevom, toplinska pumpa s dva crijeva dobiva zrak izvana. Kada se unutarnji zrak ohladi, kompresor i ostale komponente dizalice topline se zagrijavaju.

Da bi se komponente ohladile, vanjski zrak se uvlači kroz usisno crijevo i koristi za hlađenje kompresora. Taj se zrak zatim izbacuje van kroz ispušno crijevo, što dovodi do puno veće učinkovitosti od toplinske pumpe s jednim crijevom.

Ako želite rashladiti ili zagrijati veću prostoriju, onda je toplinska pumpa s dva crijeva vaš idealan izbor. Ovi prijenosni klima uređaji koštaju više i troše više energije, ali su i učinkovitiji.

Zašto biste trebali nabaviti prijenosnu toplinsku pumpu

You might wonder why to get a portable heat pump when I can easily get a mini-split or a window heat pump. The answer to this is pretty simple. A window heat pump or a mini-split requires an installation process and are often semi-permanent installations. This holds especially true for mini-split heat pumps as the installation process is usually costly and can go up to thousands of dollars. Once installed, a mini-split cannot be moved around unless it is completely taken off of its mountings.

You would need to make some space in your windows or even in your wall for a window heat pump. That is not the most eye-pleasing arrangement for your heating or cooling needs. Moreover, if you have small windows, a heat pump can occupy the whole of it and not leave enough room for light to enter.

This is where a portable heat pump comes to the rescue. They are plug and play appliances, which do not need a lengthy installation process. You do not even need to call a third-party contractor to install your heat pump. Instead, you can do it all at home by yourself, as easy as that! All you need to do is plug in the portable heat pump to the power outlet and direct the exhaust pipe outside through the window.

If you have a small-sized room, are short in window space, or want to save up on installation costs for mini-splits, then a portable heat pump is the way to go! Portable heat pumps are also ideal for areas such as a dog house or a bathroom. The best part is that you can easily take your portable heat pump anywhere you wish and move it near your beloved couch for some tailored heating or cooling!

Portable Heat Pump Efficiency

Portable heat pumps are very efficient for small areas. With one heat pump, you can achieve both cooling and heating without using separate appliances with varying efficiencies.

When buying a portable air conditioner with a heat pump, make sure the appliance is Energy Star certified. An Energy Star certified appliance fulfills the stringent energy efficiency measures put in place by the US Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency. This further increases the SEER of the device, saving on your utility bills.

Advantages of Portable Heat Pumps With AC

We’ve listed some benefits to make it simple for you to decide if portable heat pumps are the best option for you!

High Portability

This is the hallmark of portable heat pumps. They are compact, lightweight, and easily movable. With underbody wheels available on most portable heat pumps, they can be easily moved around the home.

Minimal Size

As discussed before, a window heat pump can take up valuable space in the window. Conversely, having a separate heating and cooling appliance in your room at the same time is also a hassle and takes up place, which can be utilized otherwise. A portable heat pump with air conditioning can do both jobs in one package, saving you plenty of space.

Can Heat and Cool a Room

Compare the cost of purchases and storing two units, one for the colder months and one for summer, with simply one unit which can operate all year round at your desired temperature! This should be obvious by now, but the coolest part about heat pumps is that they can provide cool and warm air!

Energy Efficiency​

A portable AC/heater combo uses much less energy than running two units separately. Therefore, you are sure to save a decent amount of money on your electricity bills when you invest in this unit. Purchasing an energy star appliance stands for an even higher efficiency!

Hassle-Free Installation

Portable air conditioners with heat pumps need no installation process. These heat pumps do not need to be made operational by an HVAC contractor. You do not need to modify your windows or drill holes in walls. Just extend a flexible hose through your window to vent the air outside, and you are set. You can literally install portable air conditioners anywhere, at no cost.

Disadvantages of Portable Heat Pumps

Unfortunately, nothing is perfect. Portable heat pumps do come with some cons which prevent them from being the ideal solution in every case.

Portability

While the portability of these pumps is definitely pro, it’s important to note that for some models, it’s not as easy as moving your pump to your bedroom at night, the bathroom in the morning, the living room during the day, and so on. If your portable heat pumps come with a hose, it is large and heavy; it’s not super convenient to move it multiple times during the day.

Limited coverage for cooling or heating

Portable heat pumps are meant to cool or heat small areas. They do not work well in large spaces and are ideal for spot cooling.

Can be Noisy

Compared with central units or mini-splits, portable heat pumps have everything boxed in one compact package, all of which are inside your house. This can be noisy and an annoyance for some.

Placement

To be able to expel the collected moisture out from your home, portable ACs must be placed near a window. Some heat pumps come with a pan that collects water that you’d need to replace. This can limit where you can place your unit.

Making Your Portable Heat Pump Smart

Portable heat pumps are very convenient appliances, which can be suited to tailor your environment. But what if you want to go the extra step? This is something made possible by smart AC controllers. They can control any ductless heat pump or air conditioner (that comes with an IR remote control), giving you the controls on your smartphone. Wherever you are in the world, whatever the time, you have full control over your heating and cooling.

The Cielo Breez line of smart controllers provides unparalleled functions to a user, through which they can achieve the exact indoor environment they want. Some features of Cielo Breez smart AC controllers are:

• In-built humidity and temperature sensors, allowing you to keep an accurate check on room environment. Intelligent triggers will enable you to maintain temperature and humidity within your desired range at all times.
• Smart AC controllers let you set up week-long schedules for your heat pump. Just set up a schedule, and forget about turning your heat pump on or off for the whole week.
• Geo-fencing automatically detects your proximity to your heat pump and automatically turns it off if you are going away from your home. Similarly, the heat pump can turn on as you are about to reach so that the home environment is just as you want it.
• Control your portable heat pumps with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri Shortcuts, or Samsung SmartThings. Use voice commands, and sync your heat pump with other appliances across your home.

Is It Time to Get a Portable Heat Pump?

If you live in a small apartment and have limited space within the room, then a portable heat pump with AC is something you should definitely consider. The space savings, energy efficiency, and convenience are well worth the initial investment and can keep you comfortable all year round. Though if your needs differ, there are multiple heat pump options to consider.