Heat Pumps
Although long used for cooling in warm climates, heat pumps are one of the fastest growing technologies for ultra-efficient heating in cool climates. Unlike electric baseboard and combustion heaters, heat pumps extract heat from the outside air and deliver it indoors. It is much more efficient to move the heat than it is to generate it, providing a number of benefits.
Ductless Heat Pumps
Just like larger heat pumps, ductless mini-splits use electricity to pump heat rather than create it, a much more efficient way to heat your home than other heating systems. Ductless mini-split heat pumps make great additions to new “green” homes that are very efficient and are perfect for retro fitting existing homes with non-ducted heating systems. They are also a good choice for home additions where installing duct work is not possible.
Radiant Heating
Hydronic radiant systems work by pumping heated water from a boiler through tubing laid in a pattern under the floor. Each room is then controlled by using zoning valves, pumps and thermostats which regulate water flow through the system. Because of its versatile installation, radiant heat can provide more livable space in the home.
Geothermal Heat Pumps
The most efficient and eco-friendly choice in home heating and cooling is the Geothermal Heat Pump or GHP. They work by transferring the constant temperature of the earth to your home.To do this they utilize a ground “loop” or underground piping system that circulates water to collect the heat from the ground and then transfers that heat to your home.
High Efficiency
Hot Water Boiler
With energy prices on the rise, choosing a heating system that will reduce your energy consumption in the future is one of the smartest investments you can make. Here in the Willamette Valley, energy costs have risen as much as 40% in the last ten years! New high efficiency furnaces cost more than standard efficiency models up front but can pay for themselves over time.
