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For those mainly concerned about saving money on the heating bill, an underground heat pump can reduce heating costs by taking heat from the soil and transferring it to the home. People concerned with living a green lifestyle will be reassured that by installing a heat pump, emissions will be reduced by up to 50 per cent. The most common heat pump types are ground source and air source. Ground source pumps work by placing pipes underground to collect heat from the soil and pump it into the home. The pipes usually contain a mixture of water and antifreeze. Although a heat pump uses some electricity to run, the heat taken from the soil is naturally renewable and produces no emissions. During winter or summer, the temperature underground remains nearly constant, providing both a heating and cooling source of energy. Air source systems work on the same principle, but extract heat from the air and transfer it into a home. They usually have two elements to the system, with a unit outside and one inside, with fans distributing the heated air into the home. They work best in slightly warmer climates. Homes that do not have a great amount of outdoor area would normally find the air source heat pumps beneficial, as the outdoor units are not large enough to present a problem with finding space for them. Large commercial buildings generally use air source heat systems, with large units placed on the roof and fans to deliver the heated air into the building. Businesses that use the systems report the initial cost of installation is more than offset by the lower heating bills. Placing units on the roof is more practical in cities than installing pipes underground. They also save space inside because no large rooms are set aside for traditional furnaces or burners. Another advantage is lower maintenance costs. The systems are more reliable and less prone to failure than traditional heating units, with many systems decades old still functioning without problems. With technological advances in all areas, including geothermal heating systems, many people are turning to this source of renewable energy. They report the satisfying result of greater comfort whilst saving money, making their decision to install a geothermal system a wise one indeed. A bit of research and discussion with a professional company and trained installer will help to ensure making the right choice of heat pumps. If you’re considering investing into heat pumps then do your homework first and look into whether any grants are available to offset the set up costs.
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