1. How efficient is a ground source heat pump system?
2. Why have I never heard of these systems before? Are they new?
3. How large are these units?
4. Can it supply hot water for the house?
5. Can the systems provide cooling?
6. Can I use a standard domestic electricity supply?
7. I am currently designing a new house which will be extremely well insulated. Would a ground source heat pump system be worth considering and is it straightforward to install?
8. My architect suggests I install underfloor heating in my new house. Is this OK?
9. I have an older style property. Can I still fit a GSHP system?
10. Can radiators be used inside my house instead of underfloor heating?
11. Can a competent plumber install a heat pump to run my central heating system?
12. Could I install the heat pump outside or in my car-port, garage or basement?
13. I have been told long trenches will have to be dug on my land to house the ground loops but – my land is too rocky to dig trenches – can I still fit a heat pump system? I don’t have enough land to dig long trenches – what do I do?
14. How big are the trenches?
15. Can I install trenches on a downward sloping site?
16. I have a large plot of land but the ground is quite hard. Can I dig a shallower trench?
17. I have some very wet land. Can I use this?
18. I have a large pond. I have a stream. Could this be used?
19. Are GSHP systems really environmentally friendly?
20. Are Ground Source Heat Pumps dangerous? What about servicing and maintenance?
21. How do running costs compare with conventional alternatives?
22. Are these systems expensive?
23. New buildings and drying them out!
Information Updated on: 31 January 2012
