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Spinoff thread: Anyone have experience with geo-thermal heat pumps?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:58 pm
First time caller, long-time lurker. I am building a new house, and considering installing a geo-thermal unit. The initial cost are roughly twice the cost of a standard HVAC, but there is a 30% federal tax credit that I will get back in a rebate next year(no state tax credit here 
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I have read many good reports about the systems, but don't have any first-hand experience at all. Any info would geatly appreciated. TIA.
) I have read many good reports about the systems, but don't have any first-hand experience at all. Any info would geatly appreciated. TIA.
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Posted on 4/9/14 at 7:58 pm to fly2fish
you will probably get better feedback on SEC Off-topic board
Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:14 pm to fly2fish
I'm sure the technology has improved but the one my parents had would never cool enough in the summer or heat enough in the winter. Theirs went out to their pond where the water would get pretty cold in winter and in the 90s in summer.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:17 pm to fly2fish
I have to say I love mine. It gets damn hot here and I had no problem last summer. The 30% back from uncle sam was fantastic, and im sure my electric bill would be WAY higher without it. I had a LEED certified energy auditor look at my house (during construction) and he said my ROI would be 7-8 years.
TOTALLY worth it imo
TOTALLY worth it imo
Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:24 pm to fly2fish
Expensive to install and to have work performed on.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:25 pm to fly2fish
I got one and I love it. My electric bill is dirt cheap and I run the shite out of it during the summer. What you want to know?
Maint. Expense is minimal.
Maint. Expense is minimal.
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:48 pm to fly2fish
Nice option. I would say it's a great idea if you already have a pond.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 9:00 pm to fly2fish
Researched it thoroughly.
I was going to do closed loop.
Botom line, IMHO:
Using the tax credit is the only way it makes fiscal sense.
Without the credit, it's a non-starter.
That said, the current efficiencies in foam insulation, coupled with high-SEER variable speed heat pumps, just about negate the advantage of geothermal for the home. Plus, geothermal adds a layer of complexity (more moving parts) that heat pumps don't have.
Lastly, look around. They aren't that popular, even with the credits.
I was going to do closed loop.
Botom line, IMHO:
Using the tax credit is the only way it makes fiscal sense.
Without the credit, it's a non-starter.
That said, the current efficiencies in foam insulation, coupled with high-SEER variable speed heat pumps, just about negate the advantage of geothermal for the home. Plus, geothermal adds a layer of complexity (more moving parts) that heat pumps don't have.
Lastly, look around. They aren't that popular, even with the credits.
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