Geothermal systems have garnered popularity throughout Canada and the USA. The currently available ground source heat pumps are able to deliver outstanding COP (coefficient of performance) of 5 times or more. It means your return on investment is even faster than ever.
However, geothermal is one of the most popular green energy options available in both northern and southern climates. They are able to deliver both heating and cooling benefits while providing the greater level of flexibility to homeowners.
Geothermal systems are well-known for their efficiency, reliability, safety, flexibility, and convenience, renewable and financial advantages. But getting the right size for your geothermal heat pump is important. However, your local contractor will help you with sizing your project.
If you’ve a new construction:
Are you building a new house? If yes, then your builder, designer and architect will calculate the heat load or heat demand for you. Calculating the heat load determines the energy loss your house will have as per the exterior dimensions, insulation used in home, and the number of windows.
The build design parameters are used in software that uses the geographical weather data for the calculation of average coldest day. This software will let you know the minimum heater size you have to maintain the comfort level in the house as per the average coldest day you can expect. All of the house builders are able to provide it for you.
You shouldn’t oversize the system much as your compressor will have a short cycle. It’s better for your geothermal system to operate continuously and provide balanced heat to turn off consistently as it’s oversized.
If you have an old construction:
The decision is even easier than new construction as you’ve already an existing heater in place. It will indicate the size of geothermal system you require. However, you know what your neighbors have. It’s a right way to size your geothermal system.
Most homes in your neighborhood will be built at a similar time with exactly same construction. So, if you have a neighbor using geothermal, you should ask them how it is working. If you are satisfied with the size, you should ask how many square foot their houses are exactly. With this information in mind, you can make a good comparison to what you would require based on the size of your home.
Your geothermal contractor will tell you invest in bringing your house up to standard insulation value. You should invest in R20’s in the walls and R-40 in the ceiling with good windows. It will be a wise investment and should be done prior to looking at the alternative heat sources including solar and geothermal systems.
Conclusion –
Whether you want to invest in geothermal systems at your home or business, you should look no further than 123 Zero Energy. We are available to help you in sizing the geothermal systems. For more information about our packages, please visit our website at https://www.123zeroenergy.com/sizing-geothermal-system.html.
