Member Reviews: ClimateMaster TT-038 Tranquility 27 2-Stage Heat Pump

Just installed and put on line my Geothermal Climatemaster TT038. I purchased it through the internet from a DIY site geothermaldiy.com. (very fast service). Installation involved removing my present system (forced air electric) and putting the TT in the same location so I could connect to existing air plenum.  With a trip to my local HVAC dealer, I got an adapter to make the unit to plenum connection. My well driller put a new constant pressure 15gl/m pump at the bottom of my 500' deep well. The static water level is about 60' from the surface and with a test pump of 5 gallons per minute for 30 minutes decided to place the water return at 150.' (recommended 100' per ton) Had to dig up...

Summary of Results: •The total cost in oil for the preceding 12 months was $1,707.79. The total increase in our electrical bills after the installation of the Geothermal system was $915.64. This gives a net savings on utility payments of $792.15 for the year (46%). Update: I paid $0.72/L at the time for heating oil. Current prices are ~$1.06/L - savings are now in the area of 60% per year. •While the installed cost for the system was $23,076.48, we received a GST rebate of $692.29 and a grant under the Energuide for Houses program of $957.00 for a total installed cost of $21,427.19. Present buyers of geothermal systems in Ontario are entitled to a grant of $7,000...

I purchased a ClimateMaster TT-038 in late 2008 which I installed myself and had it up a running in early 2009. ( I don't recommend this as a do it yourself project unless you have a pretty good mechanical back ground). I purchased the unit new online for $4500 plus $300+ S&H. By buying it this way I didn't get the manufactures warranty, which isn't smart! My unit is a closed loop system that recirculates water (25% antifreeze and 75% water) through 1500 ft. of 1 1/4 inch 160 psi rated hard polyethylene pipe. I heat fused the (3 rolls of 500 ft.) together and buried it from 5-6 feet deep. I didn't have the electric heat package installed as I have base board...