ASHP / Discussions

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

...ASHP being used to heat the fluid in the radiant flooring? If not, what system was used for that? Also, what system was used for domestic hot water? Thanks The radiant floor is heated with an electric boiler, it is a separate system than the heat pump. The intention of the heated floor is primary to ensure comfort and ...

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

What is your recommendation for an air source heat pump?

I have a 36' x 36' cottage style bungalow with 2 x 6 walls with spray foamed 9' walls, vaulted southern kitchen and living room with passive solar window design and 6' overhang on south& west walls. 1 1/2" R 7.5 styro on the outside of exterior walls as wekll as 4' pony wall crawl space. Electric forced air duct sy...

Posted by Martin Dandeneau July 9, 2020 Heating and cooling 4 responses

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

I need a 3 or 4 zone ductless air source system in the 24,000 BTU range. Suggestions? When looking for a heat pump for a home, we would recommend checking the specs page on whatever heat pump brand you are looking into, but first, make a short list by eliminating any that don’t carry an ENERGY STAR certification. We ha...

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