Hopps Field
Private Residence
2800 sq ft, Greenleaf Idaho
Retrofit: Removed existing 80% propane furnace and A/C
Replacing propane systems with a Geothermal Heat Pump has been a huge part of our business. The payback for a geothermal system when compared to the cost of propane is generally 2 years or less! The 30% Federal tax credit has helped homeowners even more. Homeowners receive a tax credit equal to 30% of the complete system install cost (with no cap). This along with the Idaho Power Incentive check ($1,000 written directly to the owners) basically cuts the cost of a system in half! We installed an underground drain field on this system as well.
Black Canyon
Private Residence
2200 sq ft, Emmett Idaho
New construction
3 Ton WaterFurnace Envision system. Ground water in this Emmett area is abundant and close to the surface which is excellent for open loop systems. This homeowner was able to discharge into a warm water slough on his property and save money in initial install costs. As with all our systems, the Hot Water Generator (HWG) is included. The HWG connects directly to a stand alone water heater. Whenever the unit is either heating or cooling the home, it is also injecting heat into the water heater to provide additional savings. This energy is absolutely free in the summer (heat is a by-product in cooling mode). After a month the customer said the same thing we’ve heard many times…”For some reason we’re keeping our house 2 degrees cooler than in the past? It just feels warmer and we’re comfortable there.” The system doesn’t dry the air like gas furnaces and provides more even heat due to longer run cycles. This makes the home feel warmer at the same temperature on the T-stat.
Lake Lowell
Private Residence
4200 sq ft, Caldwell Idaho
New construction
6 Ton Carrier system with a 3-zone control board and NO back-up electric elements. This homeowner connected the Hot Water Generator (HWG) from this unit to two Marathon water heaters. Largest power bill for this home last winter was $250. This is a complete energy bill for all hot water, cooking, lights, etc.
Frozen Dog
Private Residence2200 sq ft, Emmett Idaho
Retrofit: Removed existing 80% propane furnace and A/C
3 Ton WaterFurnace Envision. This homeowner installed an underground drainfield based on our input. Supply water is again from the domestic well (open loop). After running through the WaterFurnace, the water is injected into the drainfield ~ 5ft below the surface where it drains back into the ground. This is an effective and inexpensive way to discharge water with an open loop system. Performance depends on soil type in the area.
Pear Blossom #3
Private Residence 3500 sq ft,
Meridian Idaho
Retrofit: Removed existing (2) 80% propane furnaces & (2) 10 SEER A/C units
Open loop WaterFurnace Envision system. Again with the Intellizone multi-zone control. All the Envision systems feature R410A earth friendly refrigerant, variable speed blower motors, and 2-stage compressor operation. The system is extremely quiet and makes about as much noise as a standard refrigerator. As with all open loop systems, we install components in the plumbing package to ensure any water noise is kept to a minimum. This is significant for anyone considering an open loop. With well pressures at 60psi, the water noise can be much louder than the heat pump if not installed correctly.
