The fan draws air from the outdoor environment and directs it to a heat exchanger where refrigerant circulates. Even at low temperatures, the refrigerant evaporates and transitions into a gaseous state.
The compressor draws in this gas and compresses it, increasing its temperature and pressure.
The hot refrigerant then flows to a second heat exchanger (the condenser), where it transfers the accumulated heat to the home’s heating system.
After cooling, the refrigerant condenses back into a liquid and returns to the first heat exchanger, ready for a new cycle.
Because the heat pump efficiently extracts heat even from cold air, it produces more energy than it consumes.
When the outdoor temperature drops below 0°C, the amount of refrigerant passing through the compressor decreases, and with it the amount of heat produced. Mitsubishi Electric’s specialized technology solves this issue by regulating the refrigerant flow through the compressor and ensuring a constant flow rate even under severe winter conditions.