Geothermal heat pumps are significantly more luxurious than more conventional temperature control options.
However, these innovative systems combine both heating & cooling capacity & also supply a virtually free source of warm water. Using only a minimal amount of electricity to run the heat pump & draw from the abundant & free energy stored naturally in the earth, the operation is seriously cost-effective… Geothermal heat pumps take luck of the relatively stable fifty to sixty degree temperature found underground all year round, regardless of the weather conditions. The system simply transfers existing heat between the inside of the apartment & the ground. The most energy-efficient conventional system achieves up to a 98% efficiency. A geothermal heat pump offers efficiency ratings anywhere between 300 & 500%. Along with significantly lower running costs, there are available tax credits to help with startup expenses. Because the system can save up to 70% on utility bills for heating, cooling & warm water, the investment is usually reclaimed in under five years. There’s also the benefit of exceptional comfort. The system doesn’t dry out the air during the winter, handles excess humidity during the Summer & helps to filter out air contaminants all year long. By eliminating the outdoor condenser unit, geothermal heat pumps are legitimately unobtrusive & quiet. There is no combustion process, eliminating issues over carbon monoxide, fumes, smells & yellowapartment gasses. They are considered by the US Environmental Protection Agency to be the most environmentally responsible option for heating & cooling. Another luck is that the one unit handles both heating & cooling. There are fewer moving parts to wear out, reducing the chance of malfunction. Because the heat pump is installed inside the apartment & protected from the weather, it can be expected to last upwards of twenty years. The underground loop is warrantied for fifty years.