Frequently asked questions about heat pumps
Who is alpha innotec?
Since 1998, alpha innotec has been developing and manufacturing heat pumps in Kasendorf, Upper Franconia. With its core competence in heat pump technology, the manufacturer has its own research and development center, a modern administration building with training center, and production areas of over 24,000 m² (completely heated with heat pumps) and offers an ideal environment for 1200 employees.
How does a heat pump work anyway?
In principle, the operation of a heat pump is identical to that of a refrigerator: while the refrigerator extracts heat from its interior and releases it to the outside, the heat pump extracts heat from the outside – i.e. the heat source – and releases it as thermal energy to the heating system or the hot water tank.
Learn more: the heat pump operating principle
Can a heat pump completely heat the building?
How much does a heat pump cost?
Does a heat pump also work with radiators or only with underfloor heating?
What is the investment difference in terms of heat source?
What is the lifetime of a heat pump?
Where can I find the operating instructions?
Can I also control the heat pump with my smartphone?
Why a heat pump at all? Arguments in favor?
Can a heat pump cool?
Yes, heat pumps are the only heating system that can also be used for cooling. With many heat pumps, the cooling function is already integrated, some models can also be retrofitted.
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What is actually geothermal energy?
Are there any special requirements for the installation / technical room?
For an air-to-water heat pump installed outside, you only need the space for the hot water tank and the various accessories. For this purpose, even a niche in a storeroom is enough. In the garden, the heat pump requires a footprint of less than 2m², but the distances from buildings and borders must be taken into account. For indoor heat pumps a little more space is needed, but in most cases a room of 8-12m² is enough.