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Heat Pumps are one of the cheapest forms of heating.
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Air-conditioning systems based on Mitsubishi Electric technology achieve average COP
(Coefficient of Performance) figures of more than four. This means that to achieve four
kilowatts of heating or cooling power, they use an average of less than one kilowatt of
electricity.
A conventional heating system such as an electric or gas boiler has a COP of less than one.
This means that it burns more than one kilowatt of power to produce a kilowatt of heating
power.
The higher the COP the cheaper a heating appliance is to run. In comparison to other
forms of heating, Heat Pumps offer the most energy efficient heating with
between 300% to 400% efficiency.
In dollar terms this means, a Heat Pump is one of the cheapest methods to heat a home.
Compare this to:
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For every |
You get a heat output equivalent of up to |
| Gas |
$1 |
0.82c |
| Electric Bar Heater |
$1 |
0.98c |
| Wood Burners |
$1 |
0.45c |
| Heat Pump |
$1 |
$3 - $4 |
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