With an energy output up to four times the energy input, it’s easy to understand why geothermal and air-source heat pumps are an increasingly popular choice for hydronic applications.
Benefits such as higher efficiencies and integrating heating and cooling capabilities make the use of heat pumps an attractive solution. To effectively operate these types of heat pumps in a hydronic application, a proper control strategy must be in place. Matching together the mechanical piping arrangement and the control strategy will ensure the entire system can be coordinated to seamlessly work together, improving performance and reliability.