Round here we call that bit the compressor, as in “Need a new fridge/AC unit… compressor’s broke.” The term generally encompasses the compressor and the condenser, even though they are separate bits witch, together make a “heat pump.” I’ve never heard it called a heat pump in that context though (USA).
Round here we call that bit the compressor, as in “Need a new fridge/AC unit… compressor’s broke.” The term generally encompasses the compressor and the condenser, even though they are separate bits witch, together make a “heat pump.” I’ve never heard it called a heat pump in that context though (USA).