What’s The Problem With An Undersized Heat Pump?
Heat pumps come in many different shapes and sizes from various manufacturers. It’s certainly not a case of “one size fits all”. This makes choosing the correct sized heat pump for your home an important decision, ensuring that you don’t end up with an oversized or an undersized heat pump.
The right size mechanism for your home will depend on a range of factors that should be assessed thoroughly by your installer. The process for how to size a heat pump will take into account the following key factors:
- Type/size of the property
- Level of insulation/heat loss
- Outdoor climate
- Desired indoor temperature
- Size of radiators or underfloor heating
The company installing your heat pump should take care assessing these factors to determine the best option for your home. If you don’t choose a reputable supplier, certain companies may try to cut corners by providing you with an undersized heat pump. This is one of the reasons quotes from suppliers can vary so much – by providing an undersized heat pump, suppliers will be able to offer you a cheaper quote, however the incorrect sizing will cost you a huge amount of money in the long run. Let’s take a closer look at why this can be so costly.
Top 3 Issues Caused By An Undersized Heat Pump
Rocketing Heating Bills:
An undersized heat pump will have to burn a lot of extra fuel in order to overcompensate and heat your property to the temperature required. This completely negates the benefits of installing an energy efficient heating system, which is to help you save money on your energy bills whilst helping the planet.
Reduced Lifespan:
An undersized heat pump will also burn out many years before expected. This is because the motors and parts will be placed under huge amounts of stress in order to account for the smaller size.
Lack Of Comfort:
An undersized heat pump will struggle to meet the desired temperature, giving you less control and comfort over the temperature of each room. If the heat distribution system is also incorrectly sized, for example if undersized radiators have been installed, this will further enhance the problem.
How To Avoid Installing An Undersized Heat Pump
In order to prevent the wrong sized heat pump being installed in your home, it’s essential to choose a reputable company with a good reputation for quality and service. At Pipelife Eco, we pride ourselves on being 100% committed to the correct design, sizing and installation of your home heating solution. Our reputation is built on 50 years of manufacturing history in Ireland, with all our home heating systems being designed fully in-house by our experienced engineering team. We provide full design indemnity insurance on all our heating systems so you can be safe in the knowledge that we’ll deliver on what we promise, and be on hand for support following installation.
To hear more about our energy efficient heating solutions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.