It all depends on what part of the country and if it is installed correctly. I moved to a neighborhood 2 years ago in Houston and every house was built with one. We had nothing but problems with our unit as have ever home owner in the neighborhood.

I ripped ours out and installed a conventional unit.

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Posted by AubieinNC2009

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Posted on 10/3/23 at 8:17 pm to Cosmo

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How is it net zero

Net Zero means is generates all the energy it uses and takes nothing from the grid.

I do energy ratings for a living and see houses that have a 0 or negative energy use all the time

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Posted by halleburton

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Posted on 10/3/23 at 8:33 pm to AubieinNC2009

As in it could be entirely off the grid and everything would work? What are those houses using to get that rating?

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Posted by halleburton

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Posted on 10/3/23 at 8:43 pm to DaBike

That’s not an easy change, I’d be curious how deep they were drilled and how many wells you had.

DIYing would be nearly impossible in a vertical well. 300’ deep per hole.

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Posted by DamnGood86

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Posted on 10/3/23 at 8:52 pm to Auburn1968

Net zero = Net worth zero

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Posted by fly2fish

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 10/3/23 at 11:25 pm to Auburn1968

I have been extremely happy with mine. We have 3 wells, 350 ft. Deep. My wife keeps it at 68 degrees year round, and it keeps up. Full disclosure, we also have foam insulation and double-pane windows which also helps tremendously. It is more expensive initially, but with federal and local tax credits, it all equaled out.

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