What energy efficient heating system should i use, please read more... thanks?

Question

I bought a house and it has electric baseboard heat. When i take that out i need to put a new heater in, but i want to put the most energy effienct heating system in. Dosen't matter what the cost is...Cuz it will pay for itself..thanks

Answer 1

i would go with a 90+ gas boiler and base boards , they more evenly then forced air and you won't have to worrier about where to put all that duct work. Once you heat the water it holds the heat and keeps heating after the boiler stops running, that too makes it more efficient

Answer 2

My first choice would be a Ground Source Heat Pump. Heat exchange is via a pipe loop buried in a deep 4-6" well or pipe loops buried horizontally about 10-20' below the surface. It's not new technology. We had a modified ground source heat pump in the family supermarket in 1961. Europe has been using them about as long. The program in the USA got its start at OK State Univ. in the late 1980's. The system also includes a way to transfer heat extracted from the home in the summer months to your hot water heater. I retro-fitted a GSHP system in my home when I worked in the Washinton D.C. Metro area. The retro-fit repaid about 65% in the 3 years I was there. When I sold I was able to get full asking price because I had documented cost savings in utilities. Here's a link to start you on an info gathering quest. Google "ground source heat pump" for more info sites.
http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/geothermal/faq.htm

My second choice would be the more ubiquitous Air Source Heat Pump or what most people think of when they hear Heat Pump.

Answer 3

I discovered I could save about $50 a month by reducing my standby energy. I plugged my tv, vcr, stereo and game system into a powerstrip with a switch, when the tv goes off I flip the swich and they all stop using electricity. I also unplug all chargers, cell phone, ipod docking stations, toothbrushes, laptops, and battery chargers. I also make sure my desk top is shut off all the way down to the battery backup that stops the speakers and monitor from using electricity as well. Other easy things, shut off lights when not in the room, use single bulb fixtures when possible, replace fixtures or bulbs with LED or CFL's. Use natural daylight when possible, I'm getting a solar tube put into my laundry room, the only room without a window, it should cost around $500. Adjust your thermostat, when it's warm open windows in the morning and evening to let the cool air in, keep blinds and shades closed during the heat of the day. When it's cool open curtains when it's sunny close them when not. Cooking, when it's warm cook early in the day or cook outside, use low hear cooking like crock pot or toaster oven. When it's cool use cooking to heat the house when your home. When using the stove top, use a burner no bigger than your pot and use a lid to keep heat in, it can help reduce cooking time. Always run appliances when they are full. Make use of the water while waiting for the hot water, before your shower brush your teeth with the faucet turned to hot, or in the kitchen refill your water pitcher with the faucet turned to hot. No need to wait for hot water to start rinsing dishes either.

Answer 4

A geothermal system is the most efficient. For more info check out the geothermal page at my source.

Answer 5

Cost is no object...Geothermal. Easily most efficient.

Answer 6

go with a gas furnace,