[Greenbuilding] Ground-source heat pumps; was Re: Green real estate market

[Leslie Moyer]

Steve Tripp wrote:
> That is the same information I've been getting when doing my own 
> research is that they are fairly reliable and low maintenance.  I 
> don't know the backgrounds of the contractors I've talked to, but I 
> don't think they are being willfully misleading.  So I would have to 
> say that it is primarily being comfortable with heating and cooling 
> technology they have been working with for years, and not being sure 
> they want to get involved in this "untested" technology.


This would be my guess as well.  Just remember that *you're* the buyer 
and you're spending a lot of money and if the builder isn't bending over 
backwards to accommodate your needs, then you haven't found the right 
builder yet.  Easier said than done, I know....good builders are hard to 
find.  You could start with the ground-source installer and work your 
way back to the builder....i.e. have him/her be in touch with the 
builder about it....get him/her to educate the builder.

--Leslie