A message from our President

Why We Install Air Source Heat Pumps

Doug Tarry Homes is an industry leader in Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), Dual Fuel Hybrid and Electric Hybrid mechanical systems. We were the first builder in North America to install the Dettson Right Sized HVAC system, and this year we partnered with our HVAC company, Abode Home Comfort, to be the first builder in Canada to install both the Rheia ducting system along with the Lennox REAL cold climate ASHP.

As a result of our leadership, we’ve had both some of the largest and most advanced builders in North America visit us in St. Thomas to look at these systems.

Over the years, I have had the honour to present on our mechanical systems to industry stake holders on multiple occasions. During these presentations, I am often asked “Why would we install an ASHP when it’s more expensive than an air conditioner?” A great question and one that requires understanding both our philosophy and why we believe there are multiple benefits.

Let’s start with the philosophy answer. We know that as part of our company strategy (and global necessity) we must continually look at ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

While an ASHP cools your home more efficiently than an air conditioner, it can also heat your home, which an air conditioner can’t do. For high performance homes, this means that the ASHP is able to provide heating for the home and do so far more efficiently than a gas furnace for all but the coldest days of the year. That enables us to reduce our carbon footprint by using less natural gas, while reducing our total operating energy for our homes.

What other benefits does an ASHP provide?

• Can be right sized to meet the lower loads of our Net Zero Homes.

• Quieter operation than an air conditioner.

• Greater heating and cooling efficiency, meaning it costs less to operate.

• More consistent, comfortable temperature.

• Reduced carbon footprint.

Eventually all builders will include ASHPs in their homes. For now we are honoured to provide our customers with this leading edge technology.