Heat pumps – harnessing energy from the air
A heat pump extracts energy from the ambient air to efficiently heat or cool your home. With a COP (Coefficient of Performance) of 4.0–5.0, the system is highly efficient: 1 kW of electricity generates 4–5 kW of thermal energy. Seamlessly integrated with PV systems, it ensures exceptionally low operating costs.
Heating without bills
RE synergy: the path to self-sufficiency
Integrate with PV & Storage: Create a closed-loop system. Combine your heat pump with photovoltaics and energy storage to achieve net-zero heating powered entirely by the sun.
Samsung – innovative heat pumps at AmiPV
As a strategic partner, we provide our clients with only field-proven, high-tech solutions. Our portfolio features Samsung heat pumps – a product of a global leader in technological innovation.
Why choose a Samsung heat pump?
At AmiPV, we specialize in the custom selection and professional installation of Samsung heat pumps—your lifelong guarantee of thermal comfort and financial savings.
The brilliance of simplicity: how it works
How is it possible to heat your home using… air?
The operation of an Air-to-Water heat pump is ingeniously simple. The device works on a principle very similar to a refrigerator or an air conditioner—only in reverse. While a refrigerator extracts heat from the inside and releases it outside to keep your food cold, a heat pump captures heat from the outside air (even at sub-zero temperatures!) and transfers it to your home’s heating system. This energy is used to heat the water in your radiators, underfloor heating, and your domestic hot water tank.
A Simple Analogy: Imagine “harvesting” heat from a frosty garden and carrying it into a cozy living room. A heat pump does exactly that, powered by an advanced thermodynamic cycle.
Step-by-step: The core stages
Key stages of heat pump operation.
Energy collection (evaporator)
The action: A high-efficiency fan in the outdoor unit draws in ambient air.
The science: Even in freezing conditions, the air flows over a heat exchanger (evaporator) containing a specialized refrigerant. This fluid has an extremely low boiling point; it “soaks up” thermal energy from the air and evaporates, transforming from a liquid into a gas.
Compression (the compressor)
The action: The gaseous refrigerant travels to the “heart” of the system—the compressor.
The science: The compressor rapidly increases the gas pressure, causing its temperature to spike (reaching up to 80–90°C). This is the only stage where the pump uses a small amount of electricity to “boost” and concentrate the harvested heat.
Heat transfer (condenser)
The Action: The high-pressure, hot gas enters a second heat exchanger—the condenser—which acts as the “radiator” for your home.
The Science: The thermal energy is transferred from the gas to the water in your heating system (powering radiators or underfloor heating). As it releases its energy, the refrigerant cools down and condenses back into a liquid state.
Pressure reduction (expansion valve)
The Action: The liquid refrigerant, still under high pressure, passes through the expansion valve.
The Science: The valve abruptly drops the pressure, causing the refrigerant’s temperature to plummet instantly. Now ice-cold, the fluid is ready to return to the evaporator to capture more heat from the outside air, and the cycle begins anew.
Key efficiency: understanding COP
Low operating costs? It’s all thanks to the COP ratio.
The COP (Coefficient of Performance) is the metric that reveals your true savings. It indicates how many kilowatts of heating power the pump generates from just 1 kW of consumed electricity.
Example: If a pump has a COP of 4.0, it means that from 1 kW of electricity, it produces 4 kW of heat:
3 kW of heat is extracted directly from the air (free, renewable energy).
1 kW of heat comes from the power grid (the only part you pay for).
The higher the COP, the lower your bills. Modern heat pumps frequently achieve COP ratings above 4.0, making them the most cost-effective heating source on the market.
Does it work in winter? (myth-busting)
What happens when it’s freezing outside? It stays warm!
This is the most frequent question we hear, and the answer is a definitive YES. A high-quality heat pump operates effectively even at temperatures as low as -20°C or -25°C.
Modern units are engineered specifically for the demanding Polish climate. Even as the mercury drops, the pump continues to “squeeze” thermal energy from the frosty air. For extreme temperature spikes, the systems are equipped with an integrated electric backup heater (booster), which serves as a safety net—though it is rarely needed in typical winter conditions.
Summary: why is it worth it?
One investment, triple the benefits.
Financial savings
Reduce your heating costs by up to 70% compared to coal, gas, or heating oil. When paired with photovoltaics, your operational costs drop nearly to zero!
Ultimate convenience
Forget about fuel storage, cleaning the furnace, or manual reloading. Enjoy a completely maintenance-free system that takes care of your home’s climate automatically.
Eco-innovation
Achieve zero local emissions—no smog, no dust, no compromises. Just clean air and thermal comfort for your family, 365 days a year.
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Wojciech Jąkała
Renewable Energy Project Manager