The most efficient way to run a heat pump is to turn it on in the late afternoon before the outside temperature drops. Most standard energy guides advise locking the thermostat between 18°C and 21°C, but they often ignore the critical role of outdoor air temperature. Because a heat pump acts like an energy sponge by absorbing ambient heat from the outside air and bringing it indoors, it requires significantly less electricity to harvest heat when the ambient outdoor air is still mild (around 10°C–12°C).

Waiting until late at night when it is freezing outside forces your heat pump’s compressor to work twice as hard to harvest warmth from the freezing air, causing your electricity meter to spike. By turning the system on earlier while the sun is still up or the air is milder, you use cheaper thermal energy to warm the structure of your home. Once your living areas reach the desired temperature, the system enters a low-power “maintenance mode” long before the heavy night frost sets in, drastically reducing your power consumption.

No. Do not allow the gas pressure to be checked if the heatpump is performing well. A good service company will clean the filter and inside the indoor unit thoroughly. The service engineer will measure the temperature to ensure that the heatpump is functioning correctly. Ace Airconditioning provide very thorough servicing.