How to Save Energy with Heat Pumps

Posted by rosekaren on June 30th, 2014

Whether we need to use air conditioner or pay television, energy is a must. From electronics to other appliances in the kitchen, nothing works well without sufficient energy. Due to high usage of energy and increasing demands, the cost of energy and power is also increasing day by day. As a homeowner, one has to take certain measures to make sure their energy sources are in control otherwise it can be worrisome for them to pay such a huge energy bill every now and then.

If you are worried about your increasing energy bill especially during winter months when you have to use the heat pumps in Auckland. While using these heat pumps and other appliances in home, you can follow these tips to save on your energy and the money spent on it. Some of the tips for saving energy are:

• Use when you need: some of the people are habitual of leaving their heating pumps on even though they do not need it. This can increase their energy bill quite a lot. Use the heat pump when you need it otherwise just switches it off, especially when you are not at home.

• Don’t Use With Ventilation: if you are planning to use heating pump, avoid running your ventilation system along with it. The ventilation system will affect the heat recovery hence you need to formulate a balance between the heating pump and Auckland ventilation system. Make sure to run them alternatively. You can try to run it before starting the heating pump so that you do not lose any heat.

• Add Timer: you can use automatic timer on your heating pump to use it very well. Set the timer on certain temperature. Timer will run it when the temperature has gone below the set limit. Moreover, this will make sure that the heating pump is running only when you need it.

• Energy Efficient: some of the heating systems are highly energy consuming hence you can try on the ones, which are approved for saving energy. You can also try the ones running on solar energy to control the budget and save environment.

• Maintain it well: heating pumps in Auckland runs well when it is maintained well. You will have to clean it and repair every minor issue appropriately.

By considering all these points, one can easily save money on the energy even while using the heat pump. Also, make sure to discuss your concern with the service provider for better options.

Karen Rose is serving the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration industry from the past several years. She often writes on topic related to Refrigeration services in New Zealand. To know more about HRV and DVS.