Every one of us looked into all unusual types of heating and cooling chances for our condo construction project.
Every one of us considered a gas furnace and cooling system combination however were unwilling to sacrifice the space and energy losses due to ductwork.
Every one of us did some research into boilers however wanted a system that would offer cooling capacity as well. Every one of us began reading up on unusual types of heat pumps. With hot and humid summers and fairly mild Winter time weather, this type of system is ideal. There are unusual kinds of heat pumps. Some draw ambient heat out of the air, others pull heat out of the water or the ground. Every one of us chose a ground-source heat pump that takes fortune of the free and renewable energy source provided by the sun. The temperature underground remains at a fairly stable temperature all year round, no matter the weather. Although the system was a lot more expensive to install than a conventional alternative, there are a lot of benefits that make it worthwhile. The geothermal heat pump moves heat between the ground and the home, achieving efficiency ratings of 400%. It generates many units of energy for every single unit required to run the heat pump. Because the heat pump is installed inside the apartment and protected from the elements, it should last upwards of twenty years with correct maintenance. The underground loop is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty for fifty years and can be expected to operate reliably for twice that long. The savings on our energy bills has added up quickly and reuseed the startup costs in under more than four years.