HCFC-22, also known as R-22, has been the refrigerant of choice for residential and commercial heat pump and air-conditioning systems for more than four decades. Unfortunately, R-22 is a greenhouse gas and its manufacturing produces a by-product (HFC-23) that directly contributes to global warming. Furthermore, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently declared R-22 an […]
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Geothermal Heat Pumps and Your Home
Most people fear the unknown. That is probably why most households still do not even consider using geothermal heat pumps for their heating and cooling needs. But what if I told you that GHPs are not only more effective than traditional systems, but also more efficient? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), geothermal […]
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