ᐅ Environmental heat: how effective is it for properly heating a house?

Hello,

I have viewed a property that is currently gutted, so it offers a perfect blank canvas to design according to my own ideas. My biggest question at the moment is about the heating system. The real estate agent couldn’t provide much information on this. The plan is to use environmental heat for heating. I have tried to research this online. It seems that systems, at least those generating heat from ambient air, only work effectively down to 0°C (32°F).

I don’t want to struggle to keep the house warm during freezing temperatures outside (–15°C (5°F) or colder) or rely on expensive additional electricity costs. Since I belong to the group that prefers a warm indoor temperature (24°C (75°F)) rather than just 18–20°C (64–68°F) in my rooms, I am currently having doubts about whether the property is still interesting for me.

Is a geothermal heat probe an option? It provides consistent heat even at below freezing temperatures.

tollpatsch schrieb:

I have viewed an existing property.

tollpatsch schrieb:

Planned is heating using renewable thermal energy.

What type of heating system is currently installed?
If it’s an existing property, there should be an energy performance certificate / energy report available...

ypg schrieb:

What kind of heating system is installed?
If it’s an existing property, there should be an energy performance certificate...

To me, “stripped back” means that except for the masonry, roof, and possibly windows, nothing is left—not even the heating system. The original poster wants to install one.

I’m curious why someone would strip back a property before selling it. Could there possibly be some “skeletons in the closet”?

sergutsh schrieb:

By gutted, I mean

Me too 😀 Thanks.

sergutsh schrieb:

Are there any skeletons in the closet, by chance?

Not anymore 😉

Environmental heat most likely refers to a heat pump. Logically, thermal insulation should be installed first. Insulate first, then size the heating system.