Heat pump water heaters do not generate heat directly. They work like a refrigerator – using an electric compressor to move heat from one place to another.
Here is how they work:
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Heat pump pulls in nearby air.
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The air warms a cold refrigerant which is then compressed, increasing its temperature.
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The warm refrigerant heats the water in the storage tank. After the heat transfer, the refrigerant then rapidly expands, dropping its temperature, and the cycle starts again.
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Smart grid connectivity controls help manage energy use.
