Heating Installation With Alternative Energy And Forced-Air HVAC

Investing in a new heating system can be great to reduce energy costs. Renewable energy solutions in heating designs to make your system more efficient. There are various solutions to add alternative energy to your heating, such as biomass, geothermal, or solar thermal designs. The following information will help you add the right energy solutions to your home:

Geothermal Heating HVAC

The first type of alternative energy design that you may want to consider for your heating system is geothermal HVAC. These systems are designed to use the ground as a heat pump for thermal exchange. As fluids pass through a loop of pipes beneath the frost line, they absorb heat for heating. This provides your home with a more efficient solution for heating during the winter months and cooling during the summer heat.

Biomass Heating

Another type of renewable or alternative energy resource that can be added to your home is biomass. These are organic fuel materials like firewood or agricultural waste (compacted into dry pellets). Biomass is used as a fuel in a special type of boiler design. These boilers heat water or liquids that can then be used in a radiant heating system. For a forced-air system, the biomass boiler can heat fluids for a hydro-air heating design. A hydro-air system uses a heat exchanger in the ducts that the fluids flow through.

Solar Thermal Heating

Today, different types of solar energy solutions can be added to your home. These can include solutions for the heating system you have installed. A solar water heater (solar thermal siphon) can give you several choices for integrating solar energy into your heating system design. These thermal siphons can provide energy to a boiler or heat exchanger to reduce the energy needed to heat your home. These energy solutions can be integrated into different types of heating designs.

Heat Pump AC (for cooling and heating)

An AC heat pump is another option that you may want to consider for your home. These are a more conventional HVAC solution. A heat pump is a great alternative to a conventional furnace because it uses the thermal energy in the environment where it is installed to provide heating. The downside is that these systems may not be effective for areas with extreme winter weather and temperatures below freezing.

The energy solutions you add to your heating system will improve its efficiency and design. For more information about different heating systems, contact a local HVAC company, like IMS Heating & Air Inc.