Floor Console Heat Pumps
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Floor Console Heat Pumps
If the installation of a high wall-mounted heat pump does not suit your space, or you merely prefer heating sources located below eye level, then installing a mounted floor console heat pump is the perfect solution. This unit has the added benefit of being recessed into the wall. A duct connects an outdoor unit to a heat pump located on the floor.
A floor console heat pump is a type of heat pump system that is installed at ground level, typically behind a wall like an old radiator. This style of unit is a popular choice in New Zealand for both residential and commercial applications, especially in spaces where a wall-mounted type or ducted system may not be the best choice. A floor console is a practical and efficient option for heating and cooling, especially in homes with limited wall space or for those who prefer continuous low-level warmth.
Benefits of Installing a Floor Console Heat Pump
1. Efficient Heating and Cooling for All Seasons
Consistent Floor-Level Heating: As the unit is installed low to the floor, it will distribute heat evenly from the floor to head height for a more natural and comfortable heat flow. This is especially advantageous during the cooler months in New Zealand, as heat rises, warming the space gradually and evenly.
Cooling: With a floor console heat pump, and a low install point, the unit will cool the space by bringing cooler air in as opposed to the standard mount point somewhere higher up the wall, producing a more natural ambient temperature.
3. Rapid Heat and Insulation
Quick Room Heat: You will notice that floor console heat pumps can provide relatively fast heat to a space based on their low placement. As warm air rises naturally, the unit will move the heat from the bottom up quickly creating a comfortable room temperature in less time than wall-mounted heat pump systems.
Dual Vents for Airflow: Many floor consoles can airflow with dual direction, and maintain full room efficacy. The unit can provide airflow at floor level, and distance air at ceiling level.
5. Accessible and Clean
Quick Accessibility: When you place yourself on the floor, it is usually far easier to use and adapt based on individual stance. It is less dangerous compared to high-version wall heat pumps.
Less Cleaning: Often, all heat pumps provide conveniently placed filters or clean filters for comfortable air quality. Filters are easily accessible to clean or sustain in residences and commercial spaces.
7. Energy Efficiency
Inverter Technology for Savings: Many floor console heat pumps come with inverter technology. This feature allows the system to adjust the compressor speed based on the heating or cooling needs, improving energy efficiency and providing more consistent temperature control. When selecting a floor console unit, it’s a good idea to check the specifications to ensure it includes inverter technology for optimal performance.
Value for Climate Control: For the homeowner or business owner, the floor console has a clear advantage with high efficiency for energy use, which ultimately saves energy long-term. Floor console heat pumps can provide effective temperature control for heating and cooling without the cost associated with older systems, such as electric heaters, which tend to be less efficient.
2. Ideal for Spaces with Limited Wall Space
Flexible Install Types: The floor console heat pump is ideal for spaces with low ceilings, multiple or large windows or sloping walls, where a wall-mounted or ducted option would not work efficiently for the space’s aesthetic. This is encounterable not only for those with older homes, although they are quite popular in this country, but also for the opportunity for adaptable and flexible solutions for colder climes.
Subtle yet Small Footprint: These units are quite small and can blend into a room’s decor nicely, sitting relatively quickly against the wall. They are visually less obtrusive than other forms of heat pumps and can be a helpful option for homes where aesthetic appeal is important.
4. Quiet Operation
Low Sound: Floor console heat pumps will generally operate with less sound, which makes them typically of higher value in bedrooms, and living rooms or offices where sound is also a consideration. This will also make a higher-value option where you can experience lower sound comfort levels.
6. Versatile for Varied Climate
Cold Climate Capability: Floor console heat pumps can provide effective heating in areas of New Zealand with colder winters, compared to a traditional heating system. Many modern units are now fitted with inverter technology, which maximizes the performance of floor consoles – even below zero temperatures.
Adaptable to Locations: Floor console heating pumps provide functionality in the cooler regions, as they do elsewhere that are more temperate. The reason is that they are dual-use for cooling and heating throughout every season, providing annual comfort in varying climates.