Selecting and Installing a Geothermal Heat Pump System
When selecting and installing a geothermal heat pump, consider the heating and cooling efficiency, the economics of the system, and your site’s characteristics. Be sure… Read More
January 5
Types of Geothermal Heat Pumps
There are four basic types of ground loop systems. Three of these — horizontal, vertical, and pond/lake — are closed-loop systems. The fourth type of… Read More
January 5
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), sometimes referred to as GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps, have been in use since the late 1940s. They use… Read More
January 5
Air-Source Heat Pumps
Electric air-source heat pumps, often used in moderate climates, use the difference between outdoor air temperatures and indoor air temperatures to cool and heat your… Read More
January 5
Heat Pump Replacement Tips
A heat pump can save as much as 30% to 40% of the electricity you use for heating. Why Buy an Energy-Efficient Heat Pump? If… Read More
January 5
Advanced Features to Look for in a Heat Pump
Several relatively new innovations are improving the performance of heat pumps. Unlike standard compressors that can only operate at full capacity, two-speed compressors allow heat… Read More
January 5
How heat pumps achieve energy savings and CO2 emissions reduction
Heat pumps and energy-saving This section gives a brief introduction to heat pumps. Based on six basic facts about heat supply the value of heat… Read More
January 5
Money & Energy Saving Furnace Tips Money & Energy Saving Furnace Tips
Heating Tips Set your thermostat as low as it is comfortable. Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month. Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters,… Read More
January 5
Tips: Heating & Cooling
[Image] Household Heating Systems: Although several different types of fuels are available to heat our homes, nearly half of us use natural gas. | Source:… Read More
January 5
Central Gas Furnace Terms & Definitions
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, indicates how well a furnace converts energy into usable heat. The rating is… Read More
