Geothermal Heat Pumps: Efficient and Effective Heat pumps are the most efficient way to heat and cool a home. Geothermal heat pumps are more efficient than air source heat pumps, but come at a higher upfront cost. However, advancements in technology have made air source heat pumps more effective in cold climates.
$18,550 for a Geothermal Well? Is it Worth It? Geothermal systems exchange heat from deep underground where temperatures remain consistent. The drilling of geothermal wells can be expensive depending on location and space constraints. WaterFurnace Series 7 is an example of an efficient geothermal system that provides precise temperature control.
Hot Water Setup The desuperheater tank supplies hot water to the faucet or shower, meeting roughly half of the house's hot water needs. The heat pump water heater tops up the hot water if needed. A deeper dive into this setup will be discussed later.
"ERV" Energy Recovery Ventilator "ERV" supplies fresh air while exhausting stale indoor air in an airtight home. It pre-cools incoming outside air in summer and heats it in winter by passing through separate vents with different temperatures. The filtered fresh incoming air is mixed with recirculated air inside the HVAC system for distribution throughout the house.