Take the heat where it is

Even if the operation may seem magical, heat pumps take advantage of the principles of thermodynamics to transfer heat from one place to another: to capture calories in the air, water or ground, to circulate them in an evaporator where they are captured by a fluid (refrigerant) at low pressure and low temperature. This fluid is then compressed by the compressor of the heat pump, which also increases its temperature. Then, after it is sent to a condenser, the fluid releases the heat it has accumulated. This heat is directed to the different parts of the house that you want to heat. Finally, a pressure reducer returns the fluid to its initial state of low pressure and low temperature. This cycle (evaporation, compression, condensation and expansion) is repeated continuously in order to transfer the heat from the cold source to the hot source. To cool the house, the heat pump proceeds with exactly the reverse operation of the heating mode, by extracting the calories from the house in order to send them outside.

Economy and respect for the environment

The air-to-water model of the Ether range from Thomson Energy distributes the heat in the house by means of low or high temperature radiators and/or underfloor heating. The Ether Duo model also allows a tank to be connected to the installation in order to also produce hot water. As an option, the Ether Duo offers a mode that allows the house to be cooled in summer. Such a heat pump is a much more economical and optimized alternative to a conventional air conditioning installation. The Ether heat pump consists of two units. The one located outside, captures the calories from the air by means of fans. The other unit, inside, is responsible for transforming it into heat, then for distributing it in the home.

The heat pump consumes electricity to power the fans and the compressor, but much less than would do a heater, in comparison. As it transfers more heat than it consumes electricity, it is an energy efficient solution for heating or cooling buildings. It is economical and it is also much more ecological. Heating your home while minimizing its impact on climate change is possible with a heat pump!

Energy efficiency

To assess the energy efficiency of a heat pump, we use a coefficient of performance, or COP. It indicates the amount of heat produced per unit of energy consumed.

To obtain it, the heat produced (or transferred) by the heat pump is divided by the electrical energy consumed by it. It is expressed in the form of a ratio. COP 4:1 means that the heat pump produces 4 units of heat for each unit of electrical energy consumed. The higher this is, the better the efficiency of the installation. Depending on the models and external weather conditions, the COP of Ether and Ether Duo is between 4:25 and 3:17.

Thanks to DC Inverter technology, the two units of the Ether and Ether Duo PACs constantly regulate the power of the fans and the compressor. These can thus operate in a variable manner, which guarantees energy savings and the durability of the installation, unlike an installation which always runs at full speed, stops suddenly and then restarts. It is also the promise of a more discreet sound level while in operation (sound level = 42 dB indoors and 63 dB outdoors).

Thus, on average, with Ether heat pumps, 70% of the heat produced for heating and domestic hot water is provided by the free energy contained in the air and only 30% by electricity.

A connected installation

A wireless Sensys Net box associated with the Energy Manager Technology regulates the operation of the installation, ensuring a constant temperature in the different parts of the house by means of room sensors. Depending on the need for heat or fresh air, the device manages the power of heating or air conditioning, which saves energy and extends the durability of the installation. To guarantee optimum comfort in the event of extreme weather conditions, Ether heat pumps are equipped with an auxiliary heater. Thus, down to -20° outside, the temperature will be constant. Similarly, the Duo models can maintain a water set point of 60° down to -10° outdoors. The Sensys Net box is also ready for integration and installation of photovoltaic panels for domestic hot water production.

Finally, the Ariston Net application allows you to remotely manage the temperature of your home, turn the device on or off, choose a mode (heating, air conditioning, ventilation, automatic), set the desired temperature and the power of the device.