Save yourself some money. Go digital on the heat pump thermostat. It will allow you to regulate the temperature in your home. Imagine 7 day a week control of your house.
Description:
The
T8611 (T8611G) Chronotherm IV Deluxe Programmable Heat Pump Thermostat
provides electronic control of 24 Vac 2 heat, 1 cool heat pump systems.
This Honeywell programmable heat pump [...]
Fuel Types, Availability and Costs for Water Heating
When selecting a new water heater, it’s important to consider what fuel type or energy source you will use, including its availability and cost. The fuel used by a water heating system will not only affect annual operation costs but also the water heater’s size and energy efficiency.
Because shallow ground temperatures are relatively constant
throughout the United States, geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) can be
effectively used almost anywhere. However, the specific geological,
hydrological, and spatial characteristics of your land will help your
local system supplier/installer determine the best type of ground loop
for your site:
Most homeowners who have heat pumps use them to heat and cool their homes. But a heat pump also can be used to heat water—either as stand-alone water heating system, or as combination water heating and space conditioning system.
How They Work
$ Long-Term Savings Tip: If you use electricity to heat your
home and live in a moderate climate, consider installing an
energy-efficient heat pump system.
Clean or change filters once a month or as needed, and maintain the system according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not set back the heat pump’s thermostat manually if it causes the
electric resistance heating to come on. This type of heating, which is
often used as a backup to the heat pump, is more expensive.