Ground Source Heat Pumps

One of the most reliable and efficient types of heating and cooling uses a ground source heat pump to conduct water or anti-freeze through a series of pipes. Ground source heat pumps can be used to heat floors and preheat the water coming into your hot water tank with passive geothermal heat so the temperature doesn’t need to be raised nearly so much.

Currently available types of ground source heat pumps fall into one of three basic categories. They may be closed or open loop. Another type uses a water source such as a pond with the heat pump in an open loop system.

The best type ground-source heat pump design for your property will depend upon several factors. Most homeowners consult a professional when sizing ground source heat pumps and designing a system for their needs. The type used will vary depending upon the type and size of property you have.

Obviously there’s no need for a pond design if you don’t have a pond. However, water source heat pumps are among the most efficient. Though it can make the ground source heat pump installation a bit more difficult, the returns usually pay for themselves in just a few years.

The advantages of living with a ground source heat pump are that there is no fussing with anything and no bits or bobs sticking out of the ground – it just works. Those who have written ground source heat pump reviews for government and consumers alike, uniformly praise the ease of use.

One of the most common uses for ground source heat pumps has been in greenhouses. For over 200 years, hot water has been run through pipes beneath benches or in gravel to gently heat the root zone, increasing growth and rooting for cuttings. Most geothermal ground source heat pumps for horticultural use don’t actually differ much from those you might embed in your floor. They are, however, usually guaranteed for longer – often 50 years for residential use.

The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association has been championing the use of this technology for many years now. They host links to the few ground source heat pump manufacturers that offer ground source heat pumps for sale around North America. However, when it comes to ground source heat pump sales, you may find a local engineer that specializes in renewable energy is the best source for the right equipment.