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Recommendations for high efficiency electric furnace with A/C input

rickster05
rickster05 Member Posts: 39
in A-C, Heat Pumps & Refrigeration
Relocating to VA.  Planning on building single story ~1100sf tight home.  Want to make certain unit allows for fresh air/heat and A/C and is as efficient as possible.  
Tarm Solo Plus wood boiler with 600 gal storage tank using repurposed cast iron radiators.

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  • Hot_water_fan
    Hot_water_fan Member Posts: 2,229
    You’re looking for a heat pump. Find a good installer and go with what they’re familiar with. 
  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,583
    Look at refrigeration or commercial contractors.

    In Va I can't justify the extra expense of geo. Air to air.
    WMno57
  • WMno57
    WMno57 Member Posts: 1,408
    Another vote for an Air to Air heat pump. Insulate under the slab or basement. If the power goes out you can ride it out. Simplest way to get fresh air is good quality windows that you open and close. What is your budget for materials? Passive solar with south facing windows and an overhanging roof for summer could help a lot with keeping your electrical costs manageable.
    ethicalpaul
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 25,918
    If it will be a slab on grade, consider radiant

    A small air to water heat pump could get you high efficiency heat, cooling, and dhw
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
    pecmsgSuperTech

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