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first met the Hurds as they were investigating their heating and cooling
options at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show. Knowing the cold
Minnesota winters, the high cost of electric baseboard and the
volatility of propane gas, they were very interested in
geothermal.
In 1997, the Hurd family built a two-story home in Elk River, MN. that includes a GeoSource 2000 heat pump and have been reaping the benefits ever since. They have been amazed with the savings they have seen. They also were impressed with the absence of clutter they would have had if they had gone with electric baseboard. The peace of mind knowing there is no gas or exhaust from the furnace permeating the house is just one more added benefit.
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| "We are
thrilled with our ECONAR GeoSource Heat Pump, and would highly recommend
it to anyone building a new home.”
Sue Hurd. |
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Physical Data w
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Operating Costs |
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| The total kilowatt usage of heating and cooling the Hurd home in 1998 was 4,970 or about 415 KWH per month. In 1999 the total kilowatt usage was 5,260 or about 438 KWH per month. Even with keeping the temperature at 71 degrees in the winter and around 80 in the summer, their electric bills have been far less then their combined gas and electric consumption at their previous residence, which was about half the size. | |||
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