Hello everyone, today I want to talk to you about a water heater that once attracted much attention - air energy water heater. Isn't it a bit surprising that few people now choose this once popular device?Well, the answer to this question is not that simple. Let me reveal it to you.
First of all, the air energy water heater has some obvious advantages, such as its power saving, safety, and comfort. Don't worry, I'll explain it to you in detail, but here's the problem, its advantages can only really be used under certain conditions. Without further ado, let's dive in.
1.Space requirements for the installation of air energy water heaters.
First of all, you have to know that the installation of air energy water heaters is quite a high space requirement. You'll need to have a location similar to an air conditioner outdoor unit to place it, and that machine is not small and has a larger footprint than you think. I have a friend who was planning to install an air water heater on the balcony, but was shocked by the sheer size of the machine. In the end, I adjusted the layout of the house and put it in the corner.
What's even more interesting is that you'll have to find a tank for it, just like an electric water heater, you have to have a place to store hot water. How big does this tank have to be?It depends on the number of members in your household and the frequency of using hot water. However, rest assured, the design of the water tank is still relatively user-friendly and will not have much impact on your home space.
2.The impact of climatic conditions on work efficiency.
Let's talk about the efficiency of air energy water heaters, which depends on the climatic conditions. As you know, this thing actually takes heat energy from the air and uses that energy to heat water. The problem is that in extremely cold weather, efficiency drops significantly, making it a bit difficult to meet the demand for hot water.
For example, in the winter in the north, the temperature drops below zero all of a sudden, and the efficiency of the air energy water heater will be reduced. I heard about a friend who installed an air energy water heater in his house, but it happened to be a cold wave, and he almost took a shower and was frozen into a popsicle, which was really a bitter experience.
3.Waste of water and consumption of electricity.
Next, let's talk about an embarrassing problem of air energy water heaters, that is, the waste of water. To install this guy, you have to make a hot water cycle, and add a circulating water pump to achieve rapid hot water at the end to ensure that there is hot water at any time. It sounds lofty, but the problem is that a lot of water is wasted in this cycle.
To put it bluntly, every time you want to use hot water, it has to wash away the water that cooled down in the pipe before, so that it can be hot. Imagine that every time you turn on the faucet, the cool water is washed away, and you feel that your home has become a faucet embassy. It's not just about water, it's about our water bills. You may not feel it once or twice, but every day, the water bill is really distressing.
Let's talk about electricity. Although the air energy water heater is claimed to be a power-saving artifact, in winter, the cold water in the tank will flow back, and the water temperature will drop, at this time it has to be started repeatedly, increasing the power consumption. Although the power consumption of air energy water heaters has decreased, in the cold season, it still consumes more electricity than traditional electric water heaters.
4.It is greatly affected by the outdoor environment.
Finally, we have to talk about the impact of air energy water heaters on the outdoor environment. To be honest, it's quite sensitive to ambient temperatures. In extreme weather, its effectiveness is greatly reduced. It's like if you stand outside in short sleeves for a while in winter, you can cope with it for a short time, but you can't bear it for a long time.
So, if you live in a warm place in the south, you may feel that an air energy water heater is quite suitable for you. But if you are a resident of the ice and snow kingdom in the north, then you have to think carefully and don't let the water heater become your "temperature difference sensitive" in winter.
Epilogue. In general, air energy water heaters do have good advantages under certain conditions, but there are also some disadvantages that cannot be ignored. In particular, space requirements, climate impacts, water and electricity waste, etc., require careful consideration when choosing.
I remember that there is a good saying: "Home is the pure land of the soul." "On the road to creating a comfortable home, we must of course carefully choose decoration materials and appliances. I hope you can make a more informed decision to make your home more warm and comfortable after understanding these feelings.
Hey, friends, do you have any troubles and experiences in decoration?Let's leave a comment and share it, maybe your experience will become the inspiration for the next article!Remember, you are not alone on the road to decoration, and I am always by your side. May your home, as you wish, warm and beautiful.