Cooling with a heat pump: how it works
The fundamental principle behind using a heat pump for cooling is quickly explained, because all it involves is just reversing its original function. The warm air is first extracted from the interior rooms and then it is discharged into the surrounding environment. There are, however, a few differences in the finer details, depending on whether you are using surface heating (underfloor heating) or a fan coil unit for the cooling.
Important: It is not possible to cool with a heat pump when using conventional radiators!
See for yourself how the heat pump cools with our video on the left side.
Various cooling options
Costs of cooling with a heat pump
Heat pumps have an inherent cooling function, so there is no need to retrofit them. Under certain circumstances, however, you may require additional fan coil units. If you actively cool with your heat pump, you will incur higher energy costs due to the electricity consumption.
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Detailed cost information
Combination with a photovoltaic system
In order to reduce the operating costs that come with active cooling, the combination with a photovoltaic system is a good option. This allows you to generate the environmentally friendly electricity that you need for the cooling function of the heat pump, and you will not have to pay for additional electricity.