How to Limit the Electricity Consumption of Your Heat Pump?

A heat pump is environmentally friendly and economical. It heats your home at a limited cost by using the calories from the environment (water, air, soil).

But how can we limit the electricity consumption of heat pumps to a minimum and optimize their efficiency at the same time? Here are a few tips.

1. Avoid temperature variations during the day.

Heat pumps consume less electricity if they maintain a constant temperature. So please do not adjust the settings too much and do not always lower the desired temperature at night or when you leave the house. It is a misconception that it can save you money. To reduce your electricity consumption, it is best to reduce the requested temperature by a maximum of one degree.

2. Limit the starting temperature of the heating water

To ensure a pleasant temperature, installers always set the heating temperature of water higher than your actual needs. However, the higher the temperature that water has, the more electricity the heat pump consumes and the less efficient it becomes. The starting temperature of heating water is the best as low as possible, i.e. a maximum of 40°C. It is very practical with underfloor heating, radiators, or fan coil units because they operate at a lower temperature.

3. Activate the electrical auxiliary heater manually.

Heat pumps are often equipped with an electrical auxiliary heater. If there are not enough calories in ambient air to heat the water properly, the electrical auxiliary heater will operate. However, the electrical auxiliary heater can quickly increase the electricity consumption of your heat pump. That is why you must ensure that the electrical auxiliary heater does not start automatically. So please activate it manually. You can keep control and can monitor consumption accurately.

4. Maintain the heat pump regularly.

Unlike the traditional heating boiler, there is no mandatory regular maintenance for heat pumps. Except if the pump is subject to an environmental permit or to the EPB regulations for climate control. However, the maintenance is recommended. The cleaned heat pump ensures better performance immediately. Some installers offer their customers a maintenance contract that includes an annual or half-yearly inspection of the installation.

The air-to-water heat pump must wash filters with water every 2 months.

5. Monitor electricity consumption closely

Keep an eye on your electricity consumption to avoid unpleasant surprises. In this way, you will discover any irregularities in time and can intervene quickly.

6. Combine with solar panels

To reduce the cost of a heat pump and reduce your ecological footprint at the same time, run it on sustainable electricity that you have generated by yourself. Solar panels are an excellent option.