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heat pump

In short and in plain language

A heat pump is a kind of heating.

It takes heat from the air, the ground or groundwater. With power, it raises the heat so it can be used.

For heating firms, it is a common topic. People ask about it when they swap their heating or want advice.

Definition
A heating system that draws heat from the air, the ground or groundwater and uses electricity to raise its temperature. For heating businesses it is a frequent topic in heating replacement and advice.