Heating with air conditioning is up to 50% cheaper than heating with gas.
Heating with an air conditioner is an economical and energy-efficient alternative to traditional gas-fired central heating systems. Air conditioning is the cheapest heating solution. Heating with air conditioning is up to 50% more economical than heating with gas.
Another advantage of heating with an air conditioner is that you can quickly target one specific room to the desired temperature, unlike a central heating system that often heats the whole house. This avoids wasting energy in unused rooms and provides immediate savings on your energy bill.
An air conditioner operates entirely without gas. With rising gas prices and the growing need to become more sustainable, an air conditioner is a smart choice, both financially and ecologically. In addition, a modern air conditioner offers not only heating but also cooling, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable indoor climate all year round.
Thanks to the latest technologies, air conditioners are highly energy-efficient and efficient, making them a sustainable alternative to traditional heating systems. This results in lower energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint. Heating with an air conditioner is a future-proof solution that contributes to a gas-free, energy-efficient household and a more sustainable world.
Efficient heating with heat pump technology
All new air-conditioning systems today are equipped with a heating mode that works on the efficient principle of a heat pump. This makes an air conditioner ideal not only for cooling during hot summer days, but also for energy-efficient heating in winter.
Thanks to this technology, the air conditioner extracts heat from the outside air and distributes it throughout your home, even at low outside temperatures. This provides an efficient and environmentally friendly way to keep your home comfortable all year round. With an air conditioner with heating function, you invest in a smart, sustainable solution that ensures optimal comfort in every season.
What Are the Benefits of Heating with Air Conditioning?
1. Energy-efficient:
Thanks to heat pump technology, an air conditioner uses significantly less energy than traditional heating systems. For every unit of electricity the system uses, it can generate several units of heat, resulting in large energy savings.
2. Environmentally friendly:
By efficiently using natural heat from the outside air, an air conditioner produces less carbon emissions than gas or oil heating. This makes it a more sustainable choice for heating your home and contributes to a lower carbon footprint.
3. Space- and cost-saving:
With one unit, you can both cool and heat, meaning no need for separate systems for different seasons. Moreover, it only heats the room where the system is installed, avoiding unnecessary energy waste in unused rooms.
4. Comfortable and Fast:
An air conditioner with heating function ensures fast and even heating of the room, so you always enjoy a comfortable indoor climate, regardless of the outside temperature.
Which installation suits you?
Choosing an air conditioner depends on several factors, such as the size of the room, your specific needs and what you expect from the air conditioner. Whether you are looking for cooling in summer, heating in winter, or a combination of both - the right air conditioner can significantly increase your living or working comfort.
Several choices:
WHAT WILL YOU SAVE?
Savings depend on current energy tariffs. When heating with a boiler, 1 m³ of gas provides about 9.7 kW of heat. To get the same 9.7 kW of heat from an air-conditioning system, only 2.1 kW of electricity is needed.
The comparison is simple, but the cost depends heavily on energy tariffs.
- 10 kW heat via central heating = cost for 1 m³ gas
- 10 kW heat via air conditioning** = cost of 2.1 kW electricity
Example:
Based on average tariffs (Google, September 2024): €1.35 for 1 m³ of gas and €0.27 per kW of electricity, the costs look as follows:
- 10 kW heat via central heating = €1.35
- 10 kW of heat via air conditioning = €0.58
Heating with air conditioning is not only faster than with a traditional central heating system, but also offers the flexibility to heat only the rooms that are in use. This results in lower energy consumption and greater efficiency.
Capacity
The required heating capacity per square metre (m²) depends on several factors, including insulation, window area, and the desired comfort level. A general guideline for heating capacity per m² is:.
Year of construction       Heating capacity per m2Â
2000 to 2011 90 Watt
2011 to 2018 70 watts
2018 to present 50 Watts
Opinion
Aircobrabant recommends using air conditioning in living rooms and larger office spaces as supplementary heating alongside the central heating system (CV). Set the central heating system to a base temperature of 16 to 17 degrees Celsius and use the air conditioner for extra heat when needed. This combination ensures that the air conditioner performs optimally, leading to greater comfort and more efficient energy consumption.
In bedrooms and smaller office spaces, it is often enough to use air conditioning for heating only. Thanks to the energy-efficient technology of modern air conditioners, the indoor climate remains pleasant, while you can save on heating costs.