Why heating with an air conditioner is useful

Air conditioners are a convenient tool for keeping a room pleasantly cool on hot summer days, that's clear. But did you know that an air conditioner can do much more than that? Modern air conditioning systems can also be used as a heating source. Since an air conditioner is usually placed in a room where you like to adjust the temperature, such as your bedroom or office, this is quite handy.

We explain in this article exactly how heating with an air conditioner works, and the benefits it can bring.

How does heating with air conditioning work?

An air conditioner that allows you to cool and heat typically contains a reversible air-to-air heat pump. To get your space to your desired temperature, the heat pump proceeds as follows:

To heat a room, outdoor air is pumped at higher pressure. As a result, this air heats up and the energy gained is transferred to indoor units. The degree to which this energy is transferred depends on the desired room temperature.
To cool a room, the opposite happens. By relaxing the pumped air, you obtain cold air that enters the house through the same system and lowers the room temperature.

This allows you to set the indoor temperature to your liking not only during heat waves, but also during cold and icy weather. This makes a reversible air-to-air heat pump very energy-efficient and efficient, because it can supply and move more energy than the unit itself needs.

For who is buying an air conditioner with heat pump interesting?

Purchasing an air conditioner that also allows you to heat is a useful investment. However, there are some situations in which this purchase is even more interesting. We explain:

You are building a new home and don't have a central heating system yet. In that case, an air conditioner with an air-to-air heat pump is an eco-friendly and efficient way to regulate your home's temperature.
You already have an electric heating system, such as a central electric heating installation. Such a system can sometimes lead to high energy costs. When using an air conditioner with a heat pump, you consume up to four times less energy on average for your climate control. This will, of course, result in a lower energy bill.
When the price you pay for a kilowatt-hour of electricity is less than 2.5 times the price of a kilowatt-hour of natural gas, it is cheaper to heat with an air conditioner than with natural gas. In this case, it is worthwhile to purchase an air conditioner with a heating option.

NOTE: A single unit is usually not enough to heat an entire house. For that, you need an air-to-air heat pump with multiple units. We suggest maximizing the benefit of an individual unit by targeting your heating. For example, try to organize as many activities as possible in one central room in your home. By doing this, you can save a significant amount of energy.

The benefits of heating with an air conditioner at a glance

We've briefly mentioned some benefits of air conditioner heating, but let’s summarize them here:

An air conditioner is able to quickly get a room to your desired temperature. On both hot and cold days, you can regulate your indoor climate according to your needs.
The benefit you get from heating with an air conditioner depends on several factors. It is usually cheaper than heating with a gas-fired central heating boiler;
The air-to-air heat pump maximizes efficiency and energy savings. In addition, do you have or want solar panels? Then your heating is very energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
This energy efficiency is usually accompanied by lower energy bills. Your wallet thanks you in advance.
An air conditioner with a heat pump is relatively easy to install. Even in small spaces, air conditioners can be installed.

We should note, however, that such air conditioners cannot be combined with existing heating appliances. Does your home have radiators? Then air conditioners will function separately from this system. Should you want to pair a heat pump with these devices, air-to-air heat pumps are still an interesting investment. This heat pump will use the warm air from the environment to heat the water in the radiators.

How much does an air conditioner with heater cost?

AeroConsult offers a range of air conditioners with heat pumps in its catalog. The prices for these air conditioners range from €1,085 to €2,590. You can choose to install them yourself or have them installed by a professional. Considering that you can save a significant amount of energy, and consequently energy costs, by heating with an air conditioner, it is definitely a useful and worthwhile investment.

Now what if you want to heat your entire house?

If you only want to heat one or two rooms, an air conditioner with an air-to-air heat pump is a good option. But for heating your whole house, you will need several air-to-air heat pump air conditioners. However, you can opt for an air-water heat pump in this case, such as a hybrid heat pump or an all-electric heat pump. By the way, in terms of efficiency, an air conditioner and an air-water heat pump are comparable

The ideal climate control at your home?

Are you looking for an energy-efficient way to heat your rooms, and have you found your solution with this air-to-air heat pump? Then AeroConsult would be happy to help you further. Our experienced experts, specialized in monoblock air conditioners, will be happy to inform you about the suitable options for your situation, and you can count on a professional installation.

Contact AeroConsult now via this link.