Heat pumps should help the energy transition...
...and we help to transport the heat pump safely to you
Regardless of how you feel about it, the heat pump will play an important role in the heat supply in Germany in the coming decades. This is basically correct, because a heat pump is generally a really clever thing and a great piece of engineering. Using simple physical principles, under favourable conditions a heat pump can generate many times more heat energy from the electrical energy used. In the end, the ambient conditions and the way in which the electricity used is generated are decisive for its effectiveness.
However, heat pumps must first be installed - and transported accordingly. Although the system itself does not pose any major challenges
in terms of size and weight (the outdoor units usually weigh around 150 to 200 kg, depending on the design), they are very sensitive and
must therefore be transported appropriately. The installation location of the heat pump can also quickly cause problems when it comes to
narrow transport routes or large differences in height. The fact that there are different models with different operating methods
(air-to-water, brine-to-water, water-to-water, etc.) means that the installation location is not always the same or similar. Improvisation,
but above all experience, is called for when it comes to planning and implementing the heat pump transport in the best possible way.
And when it comes to replacing an old heating system at the same time, removing it is not always a trivial matter. And this is where
we come in - Lanzell heat pump transport Berlin.
» Introduction: What exactly is a heat pump?
A heat pump is a device that transports heat from a lower temperature location to a higher temperature location. Essentially, it utilises the principles of thermodynamics to transfer heat energy. A heat pump works in a similar way to a refrigerator, but in reverse.
The heat pump consists of various components, including a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser and an expansion valve. It uses a refrigerant that vaporises at a low temperature and condenses at a higher temperature. The process begins with the evaporator, where the refrigerant absorbs the available heat energy from the environment and vaporises. The compressor compresses the gaseous refrigerant, increasing its temperature and pressure. The heated refrigerant then flows into the condenser, where it releases the absorbed heat to the room to be heated and condenses again. Once the refrigerant has condensed, it flows through the expansion valve, where the pressure is reduced and it returns to the evaporator to start the cycle all over again.
The heat pump can extract the available thermal energy from the air, water or ground and use it to heat buildings or produce hot
water. In winter, it can absorb thermal energy from the outside environment and transfer it to the inside of the building to heat it.
In summer, it can reverse the process and transport the heat out of the building to cool it down.
Heat pumps are energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, as under certain conditions they generate more heat energy than they need electrical energy to operate. A heat pump can make economic and ecological sense, especially for households or businesses that generate their own (surplus) electricity with photovoltaic systems.
What needs to be considered when transporting heat pumps?
As already mentioned, heat pumps do not necessarily pose a transport problem due to their heavy weight or large dimensions, but rather due to their design. Like other ‘refrigeration appliances’, heat pumps should always be transported vertically and not horizontally. This avoids transport damage to the spring suspensions often found in the heat pump as well as damage caused by displacement of the refrigerants and liquids used inside.
The housings of heat pumps are generally not designed for the direct attachment of transport aids. If the transport packaging is not designed accordingly, additional structures are therefore necessary if, for example, the unit is to be transported over floors or even a crane is required. The problem of ‘upright transport’ also remains, particularly in the case of installation and removal.
Heat pump transport for manufacturers, trade, commerce and private individuals
Whether with or without a ban on old heating systems, heat pumps will be used more and more in the coming years. The number of service providers and the general transport options are currently not really prepared for this. We at Lanzell Berlin are happy to help with these special transports. Whether for private individuals, tradesmen or manufacturers, heat pump transport with Lanzell Berlin.
We have more than 30 years of experience in transporting large, heavy and sensitive goods. Our specially trained employees take every transport project as a new challenge, but with their experience they can always master it safely.
Frequently asked questions about heat pump transport
What types of heat pump transport does Lanzell offer?
We are a specialised company for challenging heavy and special transports. Machine transport in particular is at the core of our services. Lanzell transports heat pumps for manufacturers, service providers or private clients.
Where does Lanzell offer transport for heat pumps?
We mainly work regionally in Berlin and Brandenburg. For transports throughout Germany, please enquire separately with us.
What characterises Lanzell Berlin?
In addition to pure transport services, we also specialise in complicated and demanding installation and removal. With our many years of experience, we help to safely transport heavy and sensitive machines such as heat pumps to their installation site.
