Installation et maintenance de votre pompe à chaleur air/eau

Installation et maintenance de votre pompe à chaleur air/eau : conseils et bonnes pratiques

Air-to-water heat pumps have rapidly become a popular choice for residential heating, offering an efficient and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional heating systems.

Les pompes à chaleur air/eau ont rapidement gagné en popularité pour le chauffage domestique, offrant une alternative efficace et respectueuse de l’environnement aux systèmes de chauffage classiques. Vous trouverez dans cet article des conseils et des bonnes pratiques à suivre lors de l’installation et la maintenance de votre pompe à chaleur air/eau afin de garantir des performances optimales et une durabilité maximale.

Choix de l’emplacement idéal de votre unité extérieure

The location of your air-to-water heat pump plays a crucial role in its efficiency and durability. We've put together a list of criteria to help you choose the ideal location for your air-to-water heat pump:

• Your heat pump can be installed on the ground, on a roof or on a wall.
• Make sure there is a drain or sump so that condensate can be channelled away when the heat pump is defrosting.
• Make sure that the drainage around the appliance is correct. Tilt the appliance by 1cm/m to allow rainwater to drain away.
• Install the appliance in a dry, open area. Moisture can corrode or short-circuit electronic components.
• Dans les climats froids, avec de la neige, veillez à ce que l’appareil soit surélevé de 50 cm par rapport au sol. Il est également préférable de la mettre sous une avancée de toiture pour éviter la formation d’amas de neige sur le capot supérieur de votre pompe à chaleur.
• Do not install the appliance close to the VMC exhaust vents. It is difficult to clean the oil from the smoke exhaust.

Finally, the installation site must provide sufficient space around the appliance. The minimum dimensions of the surrounding spaces required for the appliance to operate correctly and optimally are as follows: (failure to respect these distances may result in excess consumption, noise pollution and premature wear and tear).

Installing your air/water heat pump

It's essential that your installation is carried out by a qualified professional to ensure that your air-to-water heat pump works properly and safely. What's more, correct installation will also ensure optimum energy efficiency, which will translate into savings in the long term. Finally, we would like to remind you that you need to use an installer with "Reconnu garant de l'environnement" (RGE) certification to benefit from aid.

To support your installation, you can use the dedicated mounting bracket supplied.

Regular maintenance of your air-to-water heat pump

Regular maintenance is essential to keep your R290 air-to-water heat pump running smoothly and for a long time, and you can take out a maintenance contract with your installer. However, there are some steps you can take yourself, such as :

• Visual inspection to detect any apparent damage.
• Clean the heat pump casing with a damp cloth to remove any build-up on the external surfaces.
• The evaporator should be cleaned (with a water jet or blower or high-pressure cleaner) to remove leaves and other natural elements that could reduce its heat exchange surface and therefore the performance of your air/water heat pump.
• If you have a semi-automatic sludge pot on your installation, cleaning twice a year is recommended.

Installation and maintenance of your Warmeo air/water heat pump

In conclusion, the installation and maintenance of air-to-water heat pumps require you to follow good practice to ensure optimum performance and extend the life of your air-to-water heat pump. By following the advice and good practice recommended by WARMEO, you can take full advantage of the benefits of these ecological and economical heating systems, while helping to protect the environment.

Whether you're looking to modernise your existing heating system or switch to a cleaner, more economical energy source, Warmeo is there to support you every step of the way.

True to our DNA, we have developed two ranges of packaged air/water heat pumps that are easy to install, reliable and simple to maintain. We've chosen to offer you a range that runs on R32: the WHS, and a range that runs on R290: the WAO, which can operate at outdoor temperatures as low as -25°C and can supply water at temperatures ranging from +70°C to -10°C.

Make the choice of efficiency and durability with Warmeo, and transform your home into a haven of comfort.