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As temperatures soar across the United Kingdom, some homeowners have discovered an unexpected way to cool their homes.

隨著英國各地氣溫飆升，一些屋主發現了一種意想不到的房屋降溫方法。

Heat pumps, which are usually known for heating buildings, can also work as cooling technology.

熱泵通常以用於建築物加熱而聞名，但它們也可以作為冷卻技術使用。

Many people have been surprised to learn that these systems can reduce indoor temperatures significantly during hot weather.

許多人驚奇地發現，這些系統能在炎熱的天氣裡大幅降低室內溫度。

Andrew Ingram, who lives in Maidenhead with his wife Sue, has experienced this benefit firsthand.

居住在梅登黑德、與妻子蘇同住的安德魯·英格拉姆，親身體驗到了這個好處。

He says that when the outdoor temperature reaches 35 degrees Celsius, he can bring his living room down to 21 degrees.

他說當室外溫度達到攝氏 35 度時，他能把客廳的溫度降到 21 度。

The couple installed an air source heat pump in 2023 after they removed their old gas boiler.

這對夫婦在拆除舊的瓦斯熱水爐後，於 2023 年安裝了空氣源熱泵。

The company that installed the system suggested they could also use it for temperature control in certain rooms.

安裝該系統的公司建議，他們也可以將其用於特定房間的溫度控制。

A heat pump works by transferring heat energy from one place to another, rather than burning fuel to generate warmth.

熱泵運作的方式是將熱能從一個地方轉移到另一個地方，而不是透過燃燒燃料來產生熱量。

In winter, the system extracts heat from the outside air and sends it into the home through radiators or underfloor heating.

在冬天，這個系統會從室外空氣中萃取熱能，並透過暖氣片或地暖將熱能送入室內。

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In summer, the process is reversed, and heat is removed from inside the house.

到了夏天，這個過程會倒過來，熱氣會從房屋內部被移除。

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This makes heat pumps a form of renewable energy technology because they use very little electricity.

這使得熱泵成為一種再生能源技術，因為它們使用的電力非常少。

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Ingram has described the cooling feature as a revelation and an absolute lifeline during this summer's heat.

英格拉姆將這種製冷功能形容為一項新發現，更是今夏酷暑中的救命稻草。

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He explained that when he and his wife feel exhausted from the hot weather, they turn the system down and then let the temperature drift back up gradually.

他解釋說，當他和妻子覺得天氣太熱而感到精疲力竭時，他們會把系統調低，然後讓溫度慢慢回升。

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When he shares his experience on social media, some people think he is using air conditioning.

當他在社群媒體上分享自己的經驗時，有些人以為他正在使用空調。

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However, he always explains that it is the heat pump working in reverse.

然而，他總是解釋說這是熱泵反向運作的結果。

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As climate adaptation becomes more important, heat pumps are gaining attention as a practical solution for both heating and cooling.

隨著氣候適應變得越來越重要，熱泵作為加熱和制冷的實用解決方案正受到關注。

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The technology has been available for many years, but more people are now considering it because of rising temperatures.

這項技術已經問世多年，但由於氣溫上升，現在有更多人正在考慮使用它。

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Experts believe that heat pumps could play a significant role in helping households manage temperature control throughout the year, while also reducing the use of fossil fuels.

專家認為，熱泵可以在幫助家庭全年管理溫度控制方面發揮重要作用，同時還能減少化石燃料的使用。

‘It’s been a revelation’: how heat pumps can cool your home as temperatures soar熱泵竟然能消暑？英國屋主的意外發現

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