Who is CETI for?
For the impatient
For lovers of hot showers and baths
For geeks and less geeks
For the thrifty
For green people
Thermodynamic water heater: an economical and ecological water heater
Tired of Scottish showers when you wash and when you peel your utility bills? Rather than having a cold sweat every time you take a shower or a bath, opt for the thermodynamic water heater which brings you real thermal comfort at a lower cost in terms of domestic hot water. Let's discover together this efficient, ecological and economical solution based on aerothermal energy as an advantageous alternative to the classic electric water heater.
Thermodynamic water heater: operation
What is a thermodynamic water heater?
The thermodynamic water heater, also called CET or CETI (for Individual Thermodynamic Water Heater), combines a small heat pump with an electric tank. Its operating principle is the same as that of an aerothermal heat pump. It captures the calories naturally present in the air (between -15 to + 35 ° C) to heat a refrigerant. This liquid then returns heat to the water tank to produce domestic hot water.
Note that in the event of extreme cold or for exceptionally high or rapid hot water needs, its electrical resistance then takes over from the heat pump. So you always have access to hot water without interruption.
The thermodynamic water heater can recover calories in three different ways depending on the installation chosen: either in the unheated ambient air of the room where it is installed, or in the air extracted from a CMV, or in the outside air.
Advantages of the thermodynamic water heater
The French are more and more popular with thermodynamic water heaters, both in new homes and in the context of renovations, for their many advantages.
An economical hot water production system
The CET is an accessible solution to produce hot water at a lower cost. Its price varies mainly according to the operating mode chosen (water heater on ambient air, on outside air or on extracted air) and according to the ease of its installation.
Ease of use and maintenance
The use of this equipment is very simple because it works like a conventional water heater. Note to the most geeks among you: today connected and intelligent models are appearing. Controllable remotely via smartphone, the new
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models are incorporating more and more features that facilitate their daily use and enhance your comfort and energy savings. This type of water heater also has a contact in order to control the electric resistance in case of need for extra during off-peak hours or in case of photovoltaic surplus. Comfort made to order.
When it comes to maintenance, you just have to take care to regularly dust the air inlets and outlets as well as the evaporator and eliminate any elements that could obstruct them in order to guarantee optimum performance of the appliance.
Also plan to have it serviced by a professional every year or so in order to maintain the manufacturer's warranties.
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Economical, ecological, efficient, easy to use, maintain and install and affordable purchase price. What more ?
The most impatient of you and those who often receive people unexpectedly will appreciate its speed of heating because current devices are equipped with a great reactivity. Allow around 8 hours for a 250 L balloon.
As for the builders of new housing, they will appreciate the fact that the thermodynamic water heater meets the requirements of RT 2012 since it uses renewable energy to heat the water.
Heat pump water heater: installation
Good news, a thermodynamic water heater can be installed in a new home as well as in the context of a renovation, and some models are even compatible with installation in an apartment. It is therefore a solution suitable for most configurations.
If the installation of a thermodynamic water heater is simple, there are a few elements to take into account in order to ensure correct operation, optimal performance and therefore savings that meet your expectations.
The CETI can be installed in a heated room (outside or split air intake) or in an unheated room where the ambient air temperature does not drop below 5 ° C. In the case of a model operating on ambient air, it is essential to have a minimum air volume of 20 m3 and to have a floor space of approximately 10 m2.
For economical consumption, it is not recommended to install the thermodynamic water heater on ambient air inside living rooms or more widely heated rooms, as this could lead to overconsumption of heating due to the rejection of cold air. and the suction of heated air.
Despite the simplicity of installation, we recommend that you hire an RGE professional who is competent to choose the best place to install your equipment and to estimate the correct sizing. This label is the guarantee of quality work and is the essential key to entitling to State aid.
Aids for thermodynamic water heaters
Admittedly, the price for the purchase of a thermodynamic water heater is already accessible. But this equipment also gives rise to the right to various aids, bonuses and subsidies, with and without conditions of means. So why deny it? Note that one of the sine qua non conditions is to call on a qualified RGE professional for the purchase and installation of the equipment. Among these aids, you can possibly benefit from: reduced rate VAT 5.5%, EEC, MaPrimeRénov ', Energy Check, Eco-Loan at Zero Rate ... which will considerably reduce your investment.