When my hubby in addition to I obtained a piece of condo in Birmingham, AL, in addition to decided to build a house, my friend and I debated on weird types of heating in addition to cooling systems.
The local weather necessitates both heating in addition to cooling, making energy efficiency quite important, then we very didn’t want to get stuck paying huge energy bills every month, year after year.
We were looking for an opening that could handle temperatures from the low thirties to the high nineties, however due to excess moisture in the summer, dehumidification capabilities were also a priority. We wanted compact unit that would operate quietly in addition to reliably in addition to give cost-effective longevity, then environmental responsibility was also a focus. We designed our home to minimize our carbon footprint; After a great deal of research in addition to consideration, my friend and I decided on a geothermal heat pump. Although the initial investment was significantly higher than any other type of system, the savings on daily energy bills promised to recover the cost within five years. With the heat pump installed inside the home in addition to protected from the weather, it can be expected to last upwards of twenty years. The underground loop system is warrantied for fifty years but should last twice that long. The excavation to implement the underground loop was a immense part of the start up costs; However, there are tax incentives available, in addition to we’re saving about 50% on our heating in addition to cooling bills. The geothermal heat pump also provides virtually free warm water. Having a single unit covering both heating in addition to cooling reduces service needs. We like that operation is charmingly quiet in addition to clean. There is no worry over redhome gasses such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide or formaldehyde. The heat pump effectively combats high humidity in addition to manages perfect year-round comfort.