What Are the Different Kinds of Heat Pumps?

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What Are the Different Kinds of Heat Pumps?

Posted On: October 31, 2023

What Are the Different Kinds of Heat Pumps?

Heat pumps are devices that transfer heat from one place to another, typically from a lower-temperature space to a higher-temperature one. There are several types of heat pumps, each designed for specific applications and environmental conditions. The main types of heat pumps include:


  1. Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP):


    • Air-to-Air Heat Pumps: These heat pumps transfer heat between the indoor and outdoor air. They are commonly used for heating and cooling homes.
    • Air-to-Water Heat Pumps: These systems transfer heat from the outdoor air to water and are suitable for heating water for space heating or domestic hot water.
  2. Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP) or Geothermal Heat Pumps:


    • Closed-Loop Systems: These use a network of pipes buried in the ground to exchange heat with the Earth. The fluid circulating in the pipes absorbs or releases heat as needed.
    • Open-Loop Systems: These extract water from a well or other source, pass it through the heat pump system, and then discharge it.
  3. Water Source Heat Pumps:


    • These systems transfer heat to or from a water source, such as a pond, lake, or river. They are less common than air or ground source heat pumps.
  4. Absorption Heat Pumps:


    • These heat pumps use a heat source (commonly natural gas, propane, or solar) to drive an absorption cycle, transferring heat from one place to another. They are often used for industrial or large-scale applications.
  5. Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps:


    • These are similar to air-source heat pumps but are designed to heat or cool individual rooms or zones. They consist of an outdoor compressor/condenser unit and one or more indoor air-handling units.
  6. Hybrid Heat Pumps:


    • These systems combine a traditional heating source (like a gas furnace) with a heat pump. The system switches between the two sources depending on the outdoor temperature and energy efficiency.
  7. Dual-Fuel Heat Pumps:


    • Similar to hybrid heat pumps, dual-fuel systems use both a heat pump and a backup heating source (usually a gas furnace). The system automatically switches between the two based on the outside temperature and energy costs.

Choosing the right type of heat pump depends on factors such as climate, available space, energy efficiency goals, and the specific heating and cooling needs of a building or space.



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