Posted by Kestrel in CT on January 12, 2008 at 14:07:03 from (71.235.9.43):
In Reply to: geo-thermal heating posted by TVB on January 12, 2008 at 07:34:13:
I installed a water-to-water geothermal system last year and am very satisfied. The contractor and well driller I hired specialize in geo here in CT. Make sure your well guy knows what he's doing. You don't want leaks in the loop years down the road.
Sure, its pricey but I had no practical alternative since I had a very inefficient oil burner with undersized ducting system in the house, also 3,000 sq.ft.
Besides, I'm too old to burn wood and too young for assisted living.
I have two 350' borings in a closed loop system that bring 50 degree water up into the heat pump (Waterfurnace) year round. From there it exchanges with an air handler in the basement and attic, thence ducted throughout the house.
System reverses for the summer cooling season.
Here's the rub. My electric company raised rates 50% recently. And that heat pump has a healthy appetite. My bills spiked !
What to do ? I fought back and just dropped another suitcase of money into a 7500w solar grid tied system. Now I'm in great shape, and carbon neutral in the process. Poor but happy and warm.
If you plan to stay in your house awhile and I do.....geothermal probably is the most efficient, clean, & labor friendly system over time. Good luck
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