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Geothermal compared to air source

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Sal Santamaura
Sal Santamaura Member Posts: 545
edited February 27 in Geothermal

This seems like a pretty good comparison of whole-house heat pump thermal sources. Matt even addresses the issue of contractor competence, something often mentioned on the Wall in so many contexts:

https://youtu.be/CPwQTUaU-jI

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  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 7,024

    You cant accurately compare 2 different houses. Also, the Air to Air has terrible duct work.

  • ethicalpaul
    ethicalpaul Member Posts: 8,641

    He discussed all that

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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 20,084

    Geo is better by a long shot IMHO but is more $$$$

    ethicalpaulkenjohnson
  • kenjohnson
    kenjohnson Member Posts: 103

    I love my geothermal system that supplies hot water to my radiant floor heating system. It's quiet (I hate the sound of blowing air in ducts), super comfortable, doesn't blow dust everywhere (I have lots of environmental allergies), and pretty efficient (I have vertical wells) for a really cold climate. BUT, way more expensive and way more prone to problems with poor installation. I designed and installed my own radiant floor system, and I had a good contractor and driller for the geothermal.

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