While geothermal heat pumps offer one of the most energy efficient yet effective HVAC solutions, you must hire services of Texas Air Conditioning Repair contractor who is highly qualified and experienced enough to handle their installations. Here are the things you should remember and which can affect the performance of your geothermal heat pump…

Appropriate sizing

If your hired HVAC technician is inexperienced, the resultant outcome is usually over sizing of your heat pump. What happens is such technicians apply extra safety factor to load calculation resulting in over sizing of your unit. This will not only consume more energy but also result into quick short cycles leading to temperature variation and possible system damage. Always follow ACCA Manual (J).

Ductwork – Heat distribution system

The effective function of your GHP depends on how you have designed your heat distribution system (ductwork). You must design your ductwork based on the guidelines given in the ACCA Manual (D) for residential purpose irrespective of your system (forced air duct or radiant system).

Ground loops – Correct sizing

Ground loop performs key function in over all mechanism of geothermal heat pump and factors such as soil conductivity, temperature and flow rate should be considered while laying ground loops. Remember under sized loop will lead to inefficient heating or cooling while over sized loop will lead to unnecessary consumption of more energy.

Circulator pump – Choose correct type

The main function of circulator pump is sifting of water from the source (ground) to heat pump. While doing this it has to overcome friction from fittings, piping and drop in pressure. So your HVAC contractor should be good in head loss calculation.

To conclude the experience of HVAC technician who performs geothermal heat pump installation matters.