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IF GROUND temp goes down does KHW GO UP?

Last Post 11 Feb 2015 10:51 AM by a0128958. 3 Replies.

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Robertpsimpson User is Offline

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11 Feb 2015 05:20 AM
Hello, I just started to run stats on my unit and notice at 14f out side in Dec. my unit was using 2208 kwh. Now in Feb at 14f the unit is using 3400 KHW . Same inside temp 72f. My thinking is the longer it is colder out the more the unit uses. Can some one confirm this or should I be looking to call the repairman? Nice forum ... Lots of useful information!

joe.ami

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11 Feb 2015 08:08 AM
The deeper you get into the season the lower the EWT (entering water temperature) due to prolonged/persistant demand> the less btus you extract from the ground> the longer it takes to heat your home (or auxiliary contributes more)> the more kwhs you use.....

Joe Hardin www.amicontracting.com We Dig Comfort! www.doityourselfgeothermal.com Dig Your Own Comfort!

Robertpsimpson User is Offline

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11 Feb 2015 09:21 AM
Thank you, you confirm what I was thinking! I guess I'm worrying way to much about my 23 year old system.

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11 Feb 2015 10:51 AM
Joe is right on. Best regards, Bill

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