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re: Spinoff thread: Anyone have experience with geo-thermal heat pumps?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 9:00 pm to fly2fish
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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Posted on 4/9/14 at 9:12 pm to VetteGuy
I concur with the tax credit statement, I wouldn't even think about it without that. Also, if it wasn't new constuction, I'm not sure I could justify spending the extra $$. I'm just so tired of $500-$600 power bills.
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