For a full year I have lived in a house that has one of these.

It’s a hot summer and I’m delighted that it can not only heat but also keep my place cool!

Now I got an email from my electricity provider that during the last weeks (I was at home most of the time) my electricity consumption was roughly twice of what it usually is.

Hence my question: compared to its heating capabilities, does a heat pump use much more electricity for cooling?

I’m not looking for a scientific breakdown.

edit:

Thanks for all replies so far. Cooling seems to be trickier than heating and I should keep my windows closed, which just feels wrong during summer… but apart from that cooling does not use more energy than heating.

  • Brkdncr@lemmy.world
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    17 days ago

    Yeah, heat pumps use a lot of energy when running. They are the most efficient way to cool your home though.

    Only an electric water heater or clothes dryer compares to the amount of electricity they use.

    You can improve your homes insulation or set your thermostat higher if you want to reduce the amount used.