Geothermal energy uses the underground air temperatures of the Earth to cycle warm or cool air into your home.
Depending on where you live, the surface beneath your home ranges from 45 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This renewable energy source uses ground pumps to maintain warm or cool temperatures inside your home.
The natural advantages of geothermal over traditional gas or electric hvac systems doesn’t stop there, though. There are three solid reasons every homeowner should seriously evaluate if geothermal energy is right for their home.
Since geothermal heating systems are underground, they provide a sustainable and durable way to heat and cool your home.
Falling leaves won’t clog your geothermal heat pump, and rain, ice, sleet, or snow won’t impact it either. Extreme temperatures usually don’t affect your below-ground system. The weather doesn’t affect these systems, so your home temperature remains steady, regardless of the outside temperature.
As a sustainable product, geothermal heat pumps are less prone to breaking. These systems have fewer moving parts than other types of HVAC systems. So, there’s less that can be damaged or replaced. In fact, the system can last 20-30 years without replacement, and the loop pipes can last up to 100 years. When maintenance is needed, digging is rarely required. In this way, geothermal heat rises above conventional heat pump systems that last between 10 and 15 years.
While it may seem intensive from the outside, the truth is that geothermal hvac systems are the most low-maintenance home energy systems you can install. They’re built to be easy for homeowners, and once installed, they start saving you money every month.
Below we’ve detailed some other benefits of geothermal systems that are often overlooked. We have experience helping homeowners all over the Susquehannah Valley install these systems and reap the benefits for their families and wallets.
Contrary to popular belief, a new geothermal installation typically takes about 4 working days. With the addition of small waiting periods for the correct permits, we find that over 90% of our geothermal system installations take less than three weeks from your first inquiry to turning your system on for the first time.
Since a geothermal system taps into both the cool and warm air underground, it reduces your gas or oil heating bills in the winter and electricity bills in the Summer.
As oil, natural gas, and electric prices rise annually, your savings will continue to grow, all while significantly lowering your home’s carbon footprint.
Every property differs, and each system is designed to meet your specific energy needs and the size of your home.
Because they’re smaller than traditional HVAC systems, geothermal systems often save space indoors when the gas furnace is removed, and eliminate the need for an above-ground air conditioning unit outdoors returning more of your indoor and outdoor space to you.
Geothermal systems are a lucrative long-term investment. On average, homeowners who finance finish their payments within ten years or less, enjoying uncapped energy savings for the entire life of the system.
The EPA states that geothermal heat pumps can cut energy use by 44% compared to air-source heat pumps. They can also reduce energy consumption by 72% compared to electric heating in a typical AC system.
The upfront cost can be intimidating, but the long-term operating cost savings will put money back in your pocket every month while energy prices continue to rise. View our financing options.
Installing these systems makes you eligible for Federal green energy tax credits, which are currently 30% of the total installation cost. Check your local guidelines for more information.
Your home’s property value is a great place to start. Adding clean, affordable fuel is an invaluable resource for future buyers and is considered a major home improvement, increasing your home’s value.
Your geothermal system can also be connected to your hot water heater to reduce its operating costs and overall strain on the system, increasing its longevity.
Our team will provide you with a flat-rate price for your home geothermal installation. That means that you won’t be hit with surprise fees or unknown bills, you will know the total price of the work before we get started.
The estimate we give you will be the price you are charged, even if we have to come back a second time for any technical issues. Trust us to give you the right price the first time!
The fact is, your energy bills will never go away. So while geothermal isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, it is a safe, smart long-term investment that will save you money for decades by consistently reducing your energy costs compared to traditional HVAC systems. Average energy consumers who switch to a geothermal system can anticipate saving approximately $3,750 a year on energy costs.
By upgrading your system, you can rely on cleaner, renewable energy. The benefits of geothermal HVAC spread across the environment and community. Learn more about our green initiative.
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