Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Did you know that The Comfort Shoppe has been installing Geothermal Systems since 1987? We have experience in ground loops, vertical loops, pond and lakes loops, as well as open loops using your well. Look to us for all your Geothermal needs.
The Comfort Shoppe carries the complete WaterFurnace line of Geothermal equipment. Our volume buying power ensures that we can offer you the most competitive price in all of Durham Region. We also install in the Northumberland region east of Port Hope. Currently there is over $8000 in various Government rebates available. Here are some links:
Rebate Informationn
Every Kilowatt Counts - Cool Savings Rebate
Rebates up to $550 available.
Federal and Ontario Government Energy Rebates
Install a CAN/CSA-C448 compliant earth-energy system (ground or water source). Receive a federal grant of $3500 and the Provincial Government matches this grant for a total of $7000.
Ontario Provincial Tax Credits Available
There is a Provincial Sales Tax credit available, to apply go to the website above. It is offered on renewable energy products such as Geothermal, solar and wind projects.
Example of Horizontal loop
Example of Vertical loop
Example of Pond loop
Example of Open loop
How fast will a Geothermal system pay back?
Heating on oil at a $1.20 a litre with a 2500 square Ft. house using four tanks of oil a year equals $4800.
Heating on electric with a 2500 square Ft. house equals $3750 a year.
Heating on natural gas with a 2500 square Ft. house equals $2250 a year.
HEATING WITH WATERFURNACE GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP EQUALS $1250 A YEAR.
House on oil savings equals $3550 a year.
Average cost of system after rebates equals $15000
Payback time equals 4.22 years.
House on electric savings equals $2500 a year.
Average cost of system after rebates equals $15000.
Payback time is 6 years.
House on natural gas savings equals $1000 a year
Average cost of system after rebates equals $15000 a yaer
Payback time is 15 years.
It's obvious that if you are heating your home using electricity or oil that changing to Geothermal will give you a fast payback on your investment.