Can a GeoExcel heat pump heat water for my home?
Yes. A desuperheater can be added to the unit to do that task. It is a heat exchanger that uses superheated gases from the heat pump’s compressor to heat water. This hot water then circulates through a pipe to the water heater tank. In the summer, when your system is in the cooling mode, the desuperheater uses the excess heat that would otherwise be put back into the ground for hot water. This can be a savings of 50% off of your water heating bill. If the geothermal unit isn’t running frequently, therefore the desuperheater isn’t producing enough; a conventional water heater meets the demands of the household hot water.
