Deciding on a geothermal heat pump
My partner and I bought a plot of land and are toiling on a yellowprint for a new house.
We are taking our time, because my buddy and I don’t want to make any mistakes.
Our goal is to create a elegant, comfortable and energy efficient residing space. We have researched styles and colors of roofs, ENERGY STAR rated windows and types of insulation. We’ve study up on flooring materials, touchless faucets, tankless water heaters and energy saving toilets. One of the greatest house expenses is heating and cooling, finding an energy efficient temperature control system is a priority. The US Environmental Protection Agency lists geothermal heat pumps as the most environmentally friendly option. This type of system truly creates four units of energy for every single component used to power the equipment, then a geothermal heat pump is a lot more extravagant to purchase and install. It requires excavation to implement an underground loop system. In most cases, a geothermal system pays for itself in under five years and can break the cost of heating and cooling in half. It takes fortune of the free and renewable energy provided by the sun. The underground temperature remains stable all year round! During the summer, the heat pump operates like an air conditioner. In the winter, it pulls heat out of the ground and transfers it into the house, achieving 400% efficiency ratings. Plus, a geothermal heat pump can supply virtually free hot water. The underground loop system is warrantied for fifty years and will most likely last twice that long, however because the heat pump is installed inside the dwelling and protected from the weather, it should achieve a lifespan of more than twenty years.