When my hubby and I purchased property and decided to build our dream home, the two of us were determined to make smart decisions, however the two of us researched everything from the most durable roofing materials to the most fade-resistant siding.
The two of us looked into all uncommon types of windows, floor coverings, kitchen cabinets, plumbing fixtures and countertops; I spent days reading reviews about toilets, but one of our greatest dilemmas was choosing a heating and cooling system.
While the winters are fairly mild in our local area, the summers are severely overheated and humid. It’s necessary to give a residential property with both heating and cooling. The two of us considered the combination of a natural gas oil furnace and central a/c however didn’t like the plan of giving up so much space to HVAC duct, then plus, duct systems tend to make a lot of noise, waste a good deal of energy and introduce contaminants into the breathing air. The two of us started looking into the various types of heat pumps and came across geothermal units. While a geothermal heat pump costs a lot more than conventional alternatives, the plan combines heating and cooling capacity. It also achieves 400% efficiency ratings, and because a geothermal heat pump trims utility bills by approximately fifty percent, it can pay for itself in under more than four years. With the addition of a simple valve, the plan supplies a virtually free source of overheated water. The main advantage of a geothermal heat pump is that it takes advantage of the free, renewable energy found underground. It pulls this heat from the earth and uses a plan of pipes to move it indoors. In cooling mode, the heat pump draws heat out of the indoor air and delivers it into the ground. The process avoids combustion byproducts such as carbon monoxide, then geothermal systems are considered the most environmentally responsible option for temperature control by the US EPA.