Energy is a precious resource and can cost your business a surprising amount of money. However, installing an air source heat pump for heating and cooling can help you save energy because they require less power to regulate the temperature in your premises. If you plan on installing an air source heat pump to reduce your energy usage, there are several steps you can take to make it even more efficient. A few simple alterations to your premises can drastically reduce the amount of energy required to keep it warm. Air source heat pumps are incredibly energy-efficient, but they can be made even more efficient using these simple steps.
- Install double- or triple-glazing
You might be surprised by how much heat escapes through your windows. If a lot of heat escapes from your premises, your air source heat pump will have to use more energy to keep the temperature stable. Simply replacing your current windows with thicker ones that trap heat more effectively can greatly reduce the amount of energy your heat pump has to use to successfully regulate your premises’ temperature.
- Utilise partitions
While open-plan offices have many benefits, they aren’t particularly efficient at trapping heat. Partitions can be used to prevent thermal energy escaping an area, thereby reducing the amount of electrical energy that your air source heat pump requires. We suggest that you try to find a balance between an open plan office and an office that uses lots of partitions to get the benefits of both.
- Improve your insulation
Does your premises have adequate insulation? If not, your air source heat pump will have to use up significantly more energy to keep the building warm. Overhauling your insulation is a much bigger undertaking than the other two suggestions on this list, but it is often worth it if you’re serious about reducing your long-term energy-usage.
Here at I-HT, we’re happy to supply air source heat pumps that can drastically reduce the amount of energy you need to heat your premises. Following the advice on this list
