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Default Geothermal heat pumps ?

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Anybody know about geothermal heat pumps? I looked at a house with
three of these things and I really dont know much about them.


Had one (recirculating ground loop) in E TN.

Most excellent ( ) -- was 1/3rd operating cost of air-exchange heat
pump it replaced.

Last I knew a couple years ago it was still working and pleasing new
homeowner which would have been about 15 years then...

I had nothing but good experience personally.

Oklahoma State University and TVA (TN Valley Authority) were two of best
information sources when was looking but I've not really kept up but I'd
suggest trying there.

Water Furnace (Canadian) was the manufacturer of our unit--they have one
of best reputations; I don't know anything specific about others for
comparisons.

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