Types of Geothermal Heat Pumps
January 5

Types of Geothermal Heat Pumps

There are four basic types of ground loop systems. Three of these — horizontal, vertical, and pond/lake — are closed-loop systems. The fourth type of… Read More

Geothermal Heat Pumps
January 5

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), sometimes referred to as GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps, have been in use since the late 1940s. They use… Read More

Air-Source Heat Pumps
January 5

Air-Source Heat Pumps

Electric air-source heat pumps, often used in moderate climates, use the difference between outdoor air temperatures and indoor air temperatures to cool and heat your… Read More

Heat Pump Replacement Tips
January 5

Heat Pump Replacement Tips

A heat pump can save as much as 30% to 40% of the electricity you use for heating. Why Buy an Energy-Efficient Heat Pump? If… Read More

Advanced Features to Look for in a Heat Pump
January 5

Advanced Features to Look for in a Heat Pump

Several relatively new innovations are improving the performance of heat pumps. Unlike standard compressors that can only operate at full capacity, two-speed compressors allow heat… Read More

How heat pumps achieve energy savings and CO2 emissions reduction
January 5

How heat pumps achieve energy savings and CO2 emissions reduction

Heat pumps and energy-saving This section gives a brief introduction to heat pumps. Based on six basic facts about heat supply the value of heat… Read More

Money & Energy Saving Furnace Tips Money & Energy Saving Furnace Tips
January 5

Money & Energy Saving Furnace Tips Money & Energy Saving Furnace Tips

Heating Tips Set your thermostat as low as it is comfortable. Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month. Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters,… Read More

Tips: Heating & Cooling
January 5

Tips: Heating & Cooling

[Image] Household Heating Systems: Although several different types of fuels are available to heat our homes, nearly half of us use natural gas. | Source:… Read More

Central Gas Furnace Terms & Definitions
January 5

Central Gas Furnace Terms & Definitions

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, indicates how well a furnace converts energy into usable heat. The rating is… Read More

Selecting Heating Fuel and System Types
January 5

Selecting Heating Fuel and System Types

Selecting the fuel and heating system best suited for your needs depends on the following factors: The cost and availability of the fuel or energy… Read More