Year-Round Comfort in the Family Room

When Padma Sridhar and her family decided to renovate their home and build an addition in 2018, they knew next to nothing about air source heat pumps. However, when their contractor suggested using one to heat and cool the addition, the Sridhars took a leap of faith and decided to install the new system. Ever since, the family has noticed that the air-source heat pump keeps the room comfortable year-round, making for a great family space. The family has also enjoyed the ability to adjust the temperature of the room by remote control. As for energy savings, the energy bills for the new addition have risen by nearly 40% less than the expected amount. In the future, the Sridhars are hoping to transition their entire house to an air-source heat pump system, keeping them cool for years to come.

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Air Source Heat Pumps in Charming Katonah Cottage

Mark and his family have been experiencing the benefits of a whole-house air source heat pump for nearly two decades. In 2020 he upgraded his almost twenty year old air source heat pump to a newer model of a cold climate air source heat pump. The family uses air source heat pumps to provide air conditioning and dehumidification more efficiently than window units and most central air conditioning systems. They love the customized heating and cooling control the unit can provide to their guests staying in the cottage.

Air Source Heat Pump In 100 Year Old Home

LoHud reporter David Wilson speaks with a Pelham resident who installed heat pumps at his home. The technology provides both heating and cooling. Click the image to access the video on the LoHud website. Produced by Seth Harrison/lohud, Rockland/Westchester Journal News.

Active Savings with a Passive House!

When Emily Sack and Bob Schloss decided to purchase a fixer-upper home in Ossining a few years ago, they saw the opportunity to not just re-design the house, but to completely transform it. In just under a year, Emily and Bob renovated their home to meet the standards for a Passive House. These types of buildings are designed to reach net-zero energy usage, and Emily and Bob’s home is only the fifth Passive House in all of Westchester. The couple worked with Sustainable Westchester to install air-source heat pumps throughout the house, providing a low-impact way to heat and cool their home. They also installed countless other pieces of green technology, from state-of-the-art solar panels and insulation to their rooftop garden. Emily and Bob’s home is now more comfortable and sustainable than ever, showing how eco-friendly houses may provide a bright future for homeowners everywhere.

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Mike and Amy Harnessed the Heat Beneath Their Feet

Mike and Amy wanted to make their Pelham residence the perfect place to raise their two children – despite the lack of air conditioning, disruptive oil heating system, and improper insulation in the 105-year-old home. When they set out to make upgrades to the historic house, they contacted Dandelion Geothermal and quickly discovered how these upgrades could benefit both their home and their wallet. Not only have their heating bills become far more affordable, but their home has also become much more comfortable.

For further information on home energy efficiency and clean heating & cooling solutions please visit http://sustainablewestchester.org/energysmarthomes

Air Source Heat Pumps + An Induction Stove in Sleepy Hollow

The Arons family moved to Sleepy Hollow in November 2019 and set out to renovate their home’s insulation and air-conditioning systems. Thanks to New York State’s EmPower program, the family was able to pursue these energy-efficient upgrades. The program provides funding for eligible customers looking to make home energy upgrades, and helped the Arons family schedule a free home energy assessment. The family has since installed four air-source heat pumps, and uses solar panels for electricity. These new systems have not only made the Arons’ heating bills more consistent and affordable; they have also helped to build a better, more sustainable future for the family’s children.

Geothermal Upgrade in Pelham

Mike and Amy wanted to make their Pelham residence the perfect place to raise their two children – despite the lack of air conditioning, disruptive oil heating system, and improper insulation in the 105-year-old home. When they set out to make upgrades to the historic house, they contacted Dandelion Geothermal and quickly discovered how these upgrades could benefit both their home and their wallet. Not only have their heating bills become far more affordable, but their home has also become much more comfortable.

Ductless Mini Split Air Source Heat Pumps in Hastings

The Forrest Family upgraded their gas powered steam heat radiators to clean and efficient ductless mini split air source heat pumps.