Air-to-air heat pump: room-by-room climate control
The air-to-air heat pump (or split inverter) transfers heat between the outside and inside of the house through the air. The indoor unit blows warm air in winter and cool air in summer directly into the room. Current models from Daikin, Panasonic and Mitsubishi Electric achieve efficiencies (COP) of 3.5 to 5.0.
Air-to-water heat pump: complete aerothermal
The air-to-water heat pump (aerothermal) transfers heat from the air to an indoor water circuit. Brands such as Daikin Altherma, Panasonic Aquarea, Vaillant aroTHERM plus and De Dietrich Alezio represent the current reference technology, with SCOP up to 4.8 under ideal conditions.
| Type | Typical COP | DHW included | Installation cost | Ideal application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air-to-air (split) | 3.5–5.0 | No | Low (€1,500–4,000) | Individual room, commercial |
| Air-to-water (aerothermal) | 3.5–4.8 | Yes | Medium (€10,000–23,000) | Complete home, new build |
| Geothermal | 4.0–6.0 | Yes | High (€20,000–40,000) | Large plot, high consumption |
Official Installers in Alt Empordà
Which heat pump is right for your situation?
- You want to climate-control a complete home: air-to-water aerothermal (Daikin Altherma, Panasonic Aquarea, Vaillant aroTHERM, De Dietrich Alezio).
- You want to climate-control a room or commercial space: air-to-air split inverter (Daikin, Panasonic, Mitsubishi Electric).
- You have a large plot and high consumption: explore geothermal with Enclos Instal.
Frequently asked questions
Do heat pumps work in the cold of Alt Empordà?
Yes. Current models work down to −20 °C or below. Daikin with Flash Injection technology, Panasonic Aquarea T-Cap and Mitsubishi Electric Hyper Heating are specifically designed for cold climates.