Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump Technology Explained

The Energy Conservation Group exclusively use the Mitsubishi Ecodan air source heat pump unit. Here is an explanation in a bit more detail of how they work:

The advanced heating technology used in an Ecodan heat pump make them ideal for use in the UK’s ambient temperatures. The technology is similar to a standard refrigerator, using a vapour in the refrigeration cycle. The main components in a heat pump are the compressor, the expansion valve and 2 heat exchangers (an evaporator and a condenser)

1. Refrigerant in the evaporator is colder than the heat source. This causes the heat to move  from the heat source (in this case the outside air) to the refrigerant, which then evaporates.
2. The vapour moves to the compressor and reaches a higher temperature and pressure.
3. The hot vapour now enters the condenser and gives off heat as it condenses.

The refrigerant then moves to the expansion valve; drops in temperature and pressure; and then returns to the evaporator.

What makes the Ecodan air source heat pump unit uniquely efficient?

Inverter-driven technology

At the heart of an Ecodan air source heat pump is a modern, inverter-driven heat pump compressor . This converts free heat energy from the air by pressurising it to achieve higher temperatures suitable for heating. The inverter control regulates the system so that heat output adjusts to match the exact output required. This means that the system will only consume the exact energy needed at any given time, thereby increasing efficiency further.

Warranty & support

• In support of the Ecodan system, The Energy Conservation Group aim to ensure that we provide the before and after sales service you’d expect from a leading manufacturer like Mitsubishi Electric. We recognize that our success relies heavily on having satisfied customers who experience high performing products that are efficient, effective and most importantly reliable. Mitsubishi invest 4% of their total turnover into research and development of new products and services, in order to make sure that their products are as reliable as possible. We aim to ensure that the installation process meets those same high standards.
• The Energy Conservation Group are an Approved Ecodan® Installer (AEI)
• That means that to ensure that you have total confidence in Mitsubishi products, Mitsubishi make sure that the installation of the Ecodan heat pump system is carried out to the highest standards and is only be fitted by highly trained, Mitsubishi Electric Approved Ecodan Installers. All approved installers have received specific, in depth training by experienced engineers, covering all technical aspects of installation and customer support,
• The Energy Conservation Group Central Heating warranty gives you 3 years peace of mind on the Ecodan Advanced Heating System. It’s important to note however, that the warranty will only be honoured subject to the following conditions:
• To validate the warranty, the purchase of Ecodan must be registered with Mitsubishi Electric (we will ensure that happens)
• The system must be installed and commissioned by a Mitsubishi Electric Approved Ecodan Installer
• Periodic maintenance must be carried out as agreed on the air source heat pump and all maintenance reports must be made available to Mitsubishi Electric on request