What is an add-on air-to-water heat pump?
Our Daikin Altherma add-on air-to-water heat pump adds renewable energy in your home. It works in bivalent mode with the existing gas boiler you have in your home, regardless of the brand.
When working in heat pump mode, the system is powered by renewable energy extracted from the air and can achieve up to A++ energy efficiency.
How does it work?
Cover up to 60% of your heating demand with renewable energy, by simply adding the Daikin Altherma add-on air-to-water heat pump to your existing system. The installation is easy and fast, and you can keep your existing radiators. The small heat pump is added to your existing system and will cover your space heating requirements in spring and autumn, in the coldest days of winter when the heat pump cannot cover your heating demand it will automatically activate your existing boiler to take over. This hybrid technology allows you to cover up to 60% of your heating needs with renewable energy while keeping your investment limited. The hot water for your shower can still be heated up by the boiler so you do not need a domestic hot water tank.
The heat pump will not only take into account the season and the required capacity but even the gas and electricity prices and switch to the most efficient heat source of the moment. By being able to heat by electricity and gas you gain security in a fast changing environment.
How much can I save?
How much you can save will depend on the climate where you live, on your consumption, if you have radiators or underfloor heating,..
Let's take a look at this example:
An average house with a yearly energy (gas) consumption of 12500 kWh: Installing a Daikin add-on air-to-water heat pump saves you 3800kWh gas, while consuming only 800kWh of electricity. This is a net energy saving of 24%!
Can I use it with my boiler?
Absolutely! Your boiler only needs to receive an on/off command from the Daikin heat pump. 99% of boilers are able to communicate with the Daikin add-on air-to-water heat pump.