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It's a system that extracts heat from the outside air to heat the inside of the home in winter, and it can also work as air conditioning in summer, extracting the heat from inside to outside.

It works as reverse air conditioning: it captures heat energy from the outside air and transfers it to the inside via a cooling circuit. It only needs electricity to make the compressor and ventilators work.

No. Air-to-air heat pumps are very efficient. For every kWh of electricity consumed, they can generate between 3 and 5 kWh of heat, depending on the model and conditions.

Yes, although its performance may drop if the outside temperature is very low. Current models are ready to work even in temperatures below zero, although in very cold climates additional support is recommended.

It depends on the system. A split-type unit can cool a room. For several rooms, a multi-split or ducted system can be installed to distribute the air around the house.

No. Indoor units are very quiet (often less than 25 dB), and outdoor units emit a low noise level, similar to that of a household appliance working.

It's a system that extracts energy from the outside air to heat water, which is used both for heating (radiators, underfloor heating) and domestic hot water (DHW). Some models also cool in summer.

It depends on usage and electricity rates, but in general the payoff is between five and eight years, faster if it replaces diesel systems or electrical resistors, and if solar self-consumption is used.

Very high. Its COP (coefficient of performance) is usually between 3 and 5, which means that for every kWh of electricity consumed, it produces 3-5 kWh of heat. Moreover, if combined with solar photovoltaic energy, the savings are even greater.

Yes, especially if you have underfloor heating or low-temperature radiators. There are also high-temperature heat pumps for traditional radiators, although they are less efficient.

Yes, air-to-water heat pumps include a storage tank for domestic hot water.

Very little. Only periodic reviews to ensure that the system is operating correctly, clean filters and check pressures. It's much simpler than a gas or diesel boiler.