If you are putting off purchasing that new geothermal pump for your home, it may be time to reconsider. Since the stimulus was passed this year, there have been some additional incentives included for those homeowners who wish to make that change to more energy efficient products. The incentive is that the Government will offer a one-time tax credit of 30% for all residential ground loop or ground water geothermal heat pumps. You must have the system installed by December 31 2016.
Now you can start shopping for that key part of your heating system and get a nice break on your taxes. One of the most energy efficient geothermal heat pumps in the industry belongs to McQuay. The McQuay Geothermal Heat Pumps offer one BTU for every electricity used to heat or cool off your home. The temperature being at a constant setting means that your pump doesn’t have to work hard and this will start to save you money on your energy bills. Let’s take a look and see what else the McQuay Geothermal Heat Pump 2-Ton has to offer.
McQuay Geothermal Heat Pump 2-Ton Features
The McQuay Geothermal Heat Pumps come with a freeze protection. For 
holes that are located in the colder states the pump will not freeze. In addition to the freeze protection these pumps are 100% safe for the home and for the environment too. The Department of Energy has put their endorsement into geothermal pumps due to the effectiveness of the pumps and how safe they are. These units are charges with the required R-410A Refrigerant, this requirement does not contain any ozone depletion chemicals so it is safe for the environment.
These heat pumps offer a very low cost design and they offer low maintenance and very little service is needed. There is a flexible control option that will include a network operation including LONMARK and LonTalk. This pump has more flexibility for installation than some of the other types of pumps.
McQuay Geothermal Heat Pump 2-Ton Specifications
There are so many different models in this series; they range with BTUs from 6900 to 60,400. The 2 Ton units is one the smallest available, though these units start from ½ ton. They have a BTU range from 6900 to 60,400. They wattage starts at 2020 with an EER rating of 11.7 and higher depending which unit you choose. The EER is the Energy Efficient Ratio. These units are highly efficient and they offer a very quiet operation.
There are larger panels that offer better accessibility to the compressor and the fan sections that may be in need of service or preventative maintenance. There is a removable fan motor and wheel assembly. The controls are flexible and they include a stand-alone operation.
If you are looking for a way to start saving money on your heating systems. Then McQuay Geothermal Pumps are extremely efficient with some great features and specifications. There are 4 different styles of geothermal pumps, the 2-ton McQuay for commercial applications may be just what your business or building needs to get on the right track and start to take control of those high energy bills. With the tax credit incentives in place now is a great time to start looking.
