ポータブル ヒート ポンプは冷暖房に最適な選択肢ですか?
ポータブル ヒート ポンプやリバーシブル ポータブル エアコンは、気の利いた家電製品です。通常のヒートポンプと同じように家を暖めたり冷やしたりできますが、持ち運びできるという利点もあります。家の中を移動させて、室内の温度を希望どおりに正確に保つことができます。
スペースヒーターよりもはるかに安全でエネルギー効率が高く、ポータブルヒートポンプもエネルギー消費量が少なくなります。家の空いている場所の暖房や冷房にエネルギーを浪費することなく、個人に合わせたスポット暖房と冷房 (夏季) を実現できます。
それらがどのように機能するか、なぜそれらを取得する必要があるか、およびそれらの利点を詳細に見てみましょう.
ポータブル ヒート ポンプの仕組み
ヒート ポンプを備えたポータブル エアコンは、他のヒート ポンプと同じ原理で動作します。フォームファクタがはるかにコンパクトであることに注意してください。暖房と冷房のメカニズム全体が、洗練された小型の容器に収められており、家の中を便利に移動できます。
ポータブル ヒート ポンプの最も一般的なタイプは、ミニ スプリット システムやダクト システムと同様に、空気熱源ヒート ポンプです。冷却のために、ヒートポンプは単純な冷凍サイクルに従います。冷媒は凝縮器で圧縮され、吹き飛ばされます。その後、急速に膨張し、さらに冷却します。この冷却された冷媒は蒸発器コイルを通過し、室内空間から熱を吸収します。ポータブル ヒート ポンプでは、コンデンサーからの排熱は、それ以外の場合は環境に直接放出されますが、排気管を通って外に排出されます。
冬の間、暖房モードでポータブル ヒート ポンプを使用する場合は、同じプロセスが逆になります。熱は環境から吸収され、室内空間に放出され、部屋を暖かく居心地の良いものにします。
シングル ホスト ヒート ポンプとデュアル ホスト ヒート ポンプ
ポータブル AC は、ある領域から空気を取り入れ、別の領域から排出します。シングル ホース ヒート ポンプは 1 つのホースから屋外の空気を排出するだけですが、デュアル ホース ポンプは追加のホースを使用して空気を取り込みます。 1 つの方が効率的ですが、コストも高くなります!
シングルホース ヒート ポンプ
これらはポータブル ヒート ポンプの最も基本的なタイプで、外側に延長する必要があるホースは 1 つだけです。このヒートポンプは室内の空気を吸い込み、コンプレッサーで冷やしたり暖めたりします。部屋から排出する必要のある湿気と熱は、ホースを通って屋外に排出されます。
このようなシステムの欠点は、ポータブル ヒート ポンプに継続的に空気が引き込まれるため、部屋に負圧が生じ、より多くの空気を継続的に補充する必要があることです。これは暖かい空気 (または冬の間は冷たい空気) であり、ドアや窓の下の小さな隙間から浸透する可能性があります.
これらのユニットはコストが低く、移動がはるかに簡単です。狭い領域には十分です。
デュアルホース ヒート ポンプ
名前から明らかなように、デュアルホース ポータブル ヒート ポンプは、排気用と吸気用の 2 つの別々のホースを使用します。シングル ホース ヒート ポンプのように室内から空気を取り込む代わりに、デュアル ホース ヒート ポンプは外部から空気を取り込みます。室内の空気が冷やされると、コンプレッサーやその他のヒート ポンプ コンポーネントが加熱されます。
コンポーネントを冷却するために、外気は吸気ホースから引き込まれ、コンプレッサーを冷却するために使用されます。この空気は、排気ホースを通って外部に排出されるため、単一ホースのヒート ポンプよりも効率が大幅に向上します。
広い部屋を冷暖房したい場合は、デュアル ホース ヒート ポンプが最適です。これらのポータブル エアコンは、より高価でより多くのエネルギーを使用しますが、より効率的でもあります。
ポータブルヒートポンプを購入すべき理由
You might wonder why to get a portable heat pump when I can easily get a mini-split or a window heat pump. The answer to this is pretty simple. A window heat pump or a mini-split requires an installation process and are often semi-permanent installations. This holds especially true for mini-split heat pumps as the installation process is usually costly and can go up to thousands of dollars. Once installed, a mini-split cannot be moved around unless it is completely taken off of its mountings.
You would need to make some space in your windows or even in your wall for a window heat pump. That is not the most eye-pleasing arrangement for your heating or cooling needs. Moreover, if you have small windows, a heat pump can occupy the whole of it and not leave enough room for light to enter.
This is where a portable heat pump comes to the rescue. They are plug and play appliances, which do not need a lengthy installation process. You do not even need to call a third-party contractor to install your heat pump. Instead, you can do it all at home by yourself, as easy as that! All you need to do is plug in the portable heat pump to the power outlet and direct the exhaust pipe outside through the window.
If you have a small-sized room, are short in window space, or want to save up on installation costs for mini-splits, then a portable heat pump is the way to go! Portable heat pumps are also ideal for areas such as a dog house or a bathroom. The best part is that you can easily take your portable heat pump anywhere you wish and move it near your beloved couch for some tailored heating or cooling!
Portable Heat Pump Efficiency
Portable heat pumps are very efficient for small areas. With one heat pump, you can achieve both cooling and heating without using separate appliances with varying efficiencies.
When buying a portable air conditioner with a heat pump, make sure the appliance is Energy Star certified. An Energy Star certified appliance fulfills the stringent energy efficiency measures put in place by the US Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency. This further increases the SEER of the device, saving on your utility bills.
Advantages of Portable Heat Pumps With AC
We’ve listed some benefits to make it simple for you to decide if portable heat pumps are the best option for you!
High Portability
This is the hallmark of portable heat pumps. They are compact, lightweight, and easily movable. With underbody wheels available on most portable heat pumps, they can be easily moved around the home.
Minimal Size
As discussed before, a window heat pump can take up valuable space in the window. Conversely, having a separate heating and cooling appliance in your room at the same time is also a hassle and takes up place, which can be utilized otherwise. A portable heat pump with air conditioning can do both jobs in one package, saving you plenty of space.
Can Heat and Cool a Room
Compare the cost of purchases and storing two units, one for the colder months and one for summer, with simply one unit which can operate all year round at your desired temperature! This should be obvious by now, but the coolest part about heat pumps is that they can provide cool and warm air!
Energy Efficiency
A portable AC/heater combo uses much less energy than running two units separately. Therefore, you are sure to save a decent amount of money on your electricity bills when you invest in this unit. Purchasing an energy star appliance stands for an even higher efficiency!
Hassle-Free Installation
Portable air conditioners with heat pumps need no installation process. These heat pumps do not need to be made operational by an HVAC contractor. You do not need to modify your windows or drill holes in walls. Just extend a flexible hose through your window to vent the air outside, and you are set. You can literally install portable air conditioners anywhere, at no cost.
Disadvantages of Portable Heat Pumps
Unfortunately, nothing is perfect. Portable heat pumps do come with some cons which prevent them from being the ideal solution in every case.
Portability
While the portability of these pumps is definitely pro, it’s important to note that for some models, it’s not as easy as moving your pump to your bedroom at night, the bathroom in the morning, the living room during the day, and so on. If your portable heat pumps come with a hose, it is large and heavy; it’s not super convenient to move it multiple times during the day.
Limited coverage for cooling or heating
Portable heat pumps are meant to cool or heat small areas. They do not work well in large spaces and are ideal for spot cooling.
Can be Noisy
Compared with central units or mini-splits, portable heat pumps have everything boxed in one compact package, all of which are inside your house. This can be noisy and an annoyance for some.
Placement
To be able to expel the collected moisture out from your home, portable ACs must be placed near a window. Some heat pumps come with a pan that collects water that you’d need to replace. This can limit where you can place your unit.
Making Your Portable Heat Pump Smart
Portable heat pumps are very convenient appliances, which can be suited to tailor your environment. But what if you want to go the extra step? This is something made possible by smart AC controllers. They can control any ductless heat pump or air conditioner (that comes with an IR remote control), giving you the controls on your smartphone. Wherever you are in the world, whatever the time, you have full control over your heating and cooling.
The Cielo Breez line of smart controllers provides unparalleled functions to a user, through which they can achieve the exact indoor environment they want. Some features of Cielo Breez smart AC controllers are:
- In-built humidity and temperature sensors, allowing you to keep an accurate check on room environment. Intelligent triggers will enable you to maintain temperature and humidity within your desired range at all times.
- Smart AC controllers let you set up week-long schedules for your heat pump. Just set up a schedule, and forget about turning your heat pump on or off for the whole week.
- Geo-fencing automatically detects your proximity to your heat pump and automatically turns it off if you are going away from your home. Similarly, the heat pump can turn on as you are about to reach so that the home environment is just as you want it.
- Control your portable heat pumps with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri Shortcuts, or Samsung SmartThings. Use voice commands, and sync your heat pump with other appliances across your home.
Is It Time to Get a Portable Heat Pump?
If you live in a small apartment and have limited space within the room, then a portable heat pump with AC is something you should definitely consider. The space savings, energy efficiency, and convenience are well worth the initial investment and can keep you comfortable all year round. Though if your needs differ, there are multiple heat pump options to consider.