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Absorption Heat Pumps

Absorption heat pumps are essentially air-source heat pumps driven not by electricity, but by a heat source such as natural gas, propane, solar-heated water, or geothermal-heated water. Because natural gas is the most common heat source for absorption heat pumps, they are also referred to as gas-fired heat pumps. There are also absorption (or gas-fired) coolers available that work on the same principle. Unlike some absorption heat pumps, however, these are not reversible and cannot serve as a heat source.

Residential absorption heat pumps use an ammonia-water absorption cycle to provide heating and cooling. As in a standard heat pump, the refrigerant (in this case, ammonia) is condensed in one coil to release its heat; its pressure is then reduced and the refrigerant is evaporated to absorb heat. If the system absorbs heat from the interior of your home, it provides cooling; if it releases heat to the interior of your home, it provides heating.

The difference in absorption heat pumps is that the evaporated ammonia is not pumped up in pressure in a compressor, but is instead absorbed into water. A relatively low-power pump can then pump the solution up to a higher pressure. The problem then is removing the ammonia from the water, and that's where the heat source comes in. The heat essentially boils the ammonia out of the water, starting the cycle again.

A key component in the units now on the market is generator absorber heat exchanger technology, or GAX, which boosts the efficiency of the unit by recovering the heat that is released when the ammonia is absorbed into the water. Other innovations include high-efficiency vapor separation, variable ammonia flow rates, and low-emissions, variable-capacity combustion of the natural gas.

Although mainly used in industrial or commercial settings, absorption coolers are now commercially available for large residential homes, and absorption heat pumps are under development. The 5-ton residential cooler systems currently available are only appropriate for homes on the scale of 4,000 square feet or more.

Absorption coolers and heat pumps usually only make sense in homes without an electricity source, but they have an added advantage in that they can make use of any heat source, including solar energy, geothermal hot water, or other heat sources. They are also amenable to zoned systems, in which different parts of the house are kept at different temperatures.

The efficiency of air-source absorption coolers and heat pumps is indicated by their coefficient of performance (COP). COP is the ratio of either heat removed (for cooling) or heat provided (for heating) in Btu per Btu of energy input.


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We accept check for Boiler repair service provided in Stevensville MI.
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We accept cash for Water Heater repair service provided in Benton Harbor MI.
 
For the best Furnace replacement in Benton Harbor MI, choose a BBB rated company.
See what your neighbors think about our Boiler service in Stevensville MI on Google Reviews.
For your Furnace repair in St. Joseph MI, trust a NATE certified contractor.
For Boiler replacement in St. Joseph MI, opt for an ACCA member.
2021 Readers Choice Winner
 
We accept check for Boiler repair service provided in Stevensville MI.
We accept cash for Water Heater repair service provided in Benton Harbor MI.
For Furnace in St. Joseph MI, we accept most major credit cards.
 
 
We specialize in Rinnai tankless water heater installation in St. Joseph MI.
ADAMS & Son, Inc. HVAC Mechanical works with Bryant Furnace products in Benton Harbor MI.
 
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Address:  1465 East Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
 
 
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We accept check for Boiler repair service provided in Stevensville MI.
For Furnace in St. Joseph MI, we accept most major credit cards.
We accept cash for Water Heater repair service provided in Benton Harbor MI.
 
For the best Furnace replacement in Benton Harbor MI, choose a BBB rated company.
See what your neighbors think about our Boiler service in Stevensville MI on Google Reviews.
For your Furnace repair in St. Joseph MI, trust a NATE certified contractor.
For Boiler replacement in St. Joseph MI, opt for an ACCA member.
2021 Readers Choice Winner
 
We accept check for Boiler repair service provided in Stevensville MI.
We accept cash for Water Heater repair service provided in Benton Harbor MI.
For Furnace in St. Joseph MI, we accept most major credit cards.
 
Business Hours
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Monday:  8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday:  8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday:  8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday:  8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday:  8:00am - 4:30pm
Sat-Sun: Appts. via email
Monday - Friday:  8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Appts. via email
Payment Options
 
We accept check for Boiler repair service provided in Stevensville MI.
For Furnace in St. Joseph MI, we accept most major credit cards.
We accept cash for Water Heater repair service provided in Benton Harbor MI.
 
For the best Furnace replacement in Benton Harbor MI, choose a BBB rated company.
See what your neighbors think about our Boiler service in Stevensville MI on Google Reviews.
For your Furnace repair in St. Joseph MI, trust a NATE certified contractor.
For Boiler replacement in St. Joseph MI, opt for an ACCA member.
2021 Readers Choice Winner
 
We accept check for Boiler repair service provided in Stevensville MI.
We accept cash for Water Heater repair service provided in Benton Harbor MI.
For Furnace in St. Joseph MI, we accept most major credit cards.
 
 
We specialize in Rinnai tankless water heater installation in St. Joseph MI.
ADAMS & Son, Inc. HVAC Mechanical works with Bryant Furnace products in Benton Harbor MI.
 
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