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Heat pump / Discussions

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What is the best heating / cooling system for a new build?

...heat heat pump for heating and cooling as they are about 3 times more efficient. You say you don't like floor heat registers, but some heat pump options to impr...

Posted by David Coyle March 31, 2025 Heating and cooling 2 responses

Is a Minotair heat pump ERV better than a standard ERV or HRV?

...heating and cooling you get from the Minotair's use of a heat pump. Their heat pump will draw a lot more heat from the stale exhaust air versus the standard ERV...

Posted by dean c March 12, 2025 HRV and ERV 1 response

Which is better, geothermal or heat pump for an old stone house?

...heating, is it worth the investment? Air source heat pump review and buyers Guide 2025 Choosing a cold climate heat pump for energy-efficient heating

Posted by Carrie Cockburn Jan. 14, 2025 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 1 response

Is it worth renovating old farmhouse?

...heat pump instead of insulation is the best option, so here is our heat pump buyers guide for 2025 to help you choose the right one. Houses built in the early 1...

Posted by Kathryn Hayley Oct. 26, 2024 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Would a Legalett in slab radiant heat system be better than a heat pump?

...heat pumps available today can be up to 3 times more efficient per watt than radiant heat generated by an electric heater,which is the heat source for their rad...

Posted by dean c Jan. 20, 2023 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Are Mitsubishi heat pumps recommended?

...heat pump. Mitsubishi is one of many high quality respected brands of heat pump. We installed a Mitsubishi mini split heat pump in our Edelweiss House demo home...

Posted by James Cambridge Dec. 1, 2022 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 2 responses

What is the best way to heat an old farm house with no water source and only minimal electricity?

...heat pumps vs geothermal: which is best? if that's not an option then next I would say is an air source heat pump, read here about what heat pumps are and why t...

Posted by Harry Dec. 28, 2021 Heating and cooling 1 response

What is the best heating system for new home build?

...Heat Pump water heater based on Region 5. My concern with the heat pump is I want a heating system that offers even heat distribution, and I especially don’t wa...

Posted by Maureen Thompson Oct. 28, 2021 Heating and cooling 5 responses

Can you install tubing under a slab on grade foundation to extract heat in winter?

...heat pump be put under a slab on grade prefab form foundation kit to extract winter heat? We generally recommend people check with an engineer for any such matt...

Posted by Jennifer Cole Aug. 28, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the optimal setup for mechanical systems for slab on grade?

...heat pump for heating and cooling) is a very well-insulated and airtight envelope, so it doesn't require a lot of heating and cooling in the first place. It is ...

Posted by Dave Nuttall July 6, 2019 Mechanical systems 1 response

Should I use an air source heat pump in a Passive House?

...heat pump ,HRV, Radiant heat in the slab and a wood stove.  do I need all this or can I do it wish just the heat pump? Or can you advise me on a better system t...

Posted by Iain cunningham March 27, 2019 Heating and cooling 1 response

Can I see details about the heating and domestic hot water systems of the Edelweiss house?

...heat pump as well, we used an AO Smith air-to-water hybrid heat pump. The water heater sucks in the air from the home (which with the heat pump is generated mor...

Posted by August Wehrmann March 10, 2019 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 3 responses

Should I be considering 66 or 80 gallon heat pump water heater?

...heat pump water heaters But speaking even just for your domestic hot water needs, I would suggest the bigger one. The thing about a hybrid heat pump water heate...

Posted by Greg Anderson Dec. 19, 2018 Plumbing and water heaters 1 response

Should I replace my geothermal system with a gas boiler?

...heat in the basement and forced air heat on the main floor.  I met with the plumber and the heating guys 2 days ago and have been trying to sort out what the be...

Posted by Lawrence Brusnyk Oct. 31, 2018 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 1 response

What does it take to get a water heater air-conditioner and heater mini-split?

...heat pump as well as an air to water heat pump water heater? Increased efficiency with an air source heat pump and heat pump water heater working in tandem A he...

Posted by Réal Paquin May 28, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 1 response

Air source heat pumps: Which brand has the best performance?

...Heat pump installation cost and savings with government grant Is a backup heat source necessary with a heat pump? Find the most effective heat pump for winter

Posted by Mike Brigham Jan. 22, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 2 responses

Can hydronic radiant heating be a complete heating solution for a home?

...heat pump system. On further research, I am discovering that a correctly designed radiant system can make the heat pump system superfluous.  I would like to hea...

Posted by Jeremy Peters Dec. 16, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

What is the best way to heat a home with solar panels?

...heat you use, which would be a heat pump, read more here- 2025 Heat pump buyers guide: what to look for when shopping for the best heat pump? Heat pumps can be ...

Posted by Oliver Williamson Oct. 26, 2020 Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing 1 response
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