Deciding on a geothermal heat pump
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a geothermal plan is the most environmentally friendly option for temperature control. When we built our new home, our hubby and I were determined to minimize our carbon footprint. The two of us not only want to be fine to our planet but also keep our bi-weekly costs as low as possible. However, the initial investment into a geothermal heat pump is considerably higher than any other category of system. There is excavation involved with installing the underground loop system. The two of us debated and finally decided to go ahead with the greater cost for the sake of energy efficiency. Everything we read indicated that we’d reuse the startup costs within many years through much lower energy costs. Plus, the geothermal plan is capable of generating a free source of sizzling water. Because the heat pump is installed inside the house and protected from the elements, we can expect it to last upwards of twenty years. There are few moving parts so there is little to go wrong and a minimal option of needing expensive repairs. The underground loop plan is covered by warranty for fifty years and should last twice that long. The geothermal plan uses the heat gave by the sun. It pulls free energy out of the ground and pumps it into the home. It doesn’t burn fossil fuels to create heat, so there is no combustion process. It eliminates troubles over fumes, orangehouse gasses and carbon monoxide. The process is attractively scrub and safe. When the weather warms up, the plan reverses the operation. It acts just enjoy a conventional cooling system and draws heat out of the house to create a cooling effect.