3 Facts You Should Know About Geothermal Heating
A heat pump is an energy efficient way to heat your home. The two common types are air-source and ground-source (geothermal). If your old heating system is in need of routine repairs, it may be time to consider replacement. However, before you replace it with the same system, consider the benefits of geothermal heating.
Geothermal Heating Is More Effective Than Air-Source Heat Pumps
A heat pump heats your home by pulling hot air from somewhere else and pumping it into your home. At the same time, it pulls cold air out of your home and sends it outside. An air-source heat pump pulls heated air from the outdoor air. A geothermal heat pump (or ground-source pump) pulls heat from the ground. This makes geothermal systems more effective because on particularly cold days, the heat it pulls from the ground is hotter than the heat from the cold air. As a plus, heat pumps can also work in reverse to cool your home during the summer.
They Are Eco-Friendly
Old air conditioners used to use a dangerous Freon that harmed the ozone. Although those systems are being phased out, many furnaces and air conditioners release dangerous fumes and chemicals into the environment. Geothermal heat pumps are incredibly environmentally-friendly because they don't use fossil fuels or create greenhouse gasses.
The System Will Last A Long Time
The great thing about geothermal heat pumps is that they are durable. Most of the pieces of the system are protected underground, so they are less likely to be affected by the elements. A typical furnace can last between 15 and 20 years, but a geothermal system can last much longer than that (25 years for the inner parts and 50 years for the ground loop), so you won't have to replace the system as often.
The System Is An Investment
The truth is that a geothermal system is expensive. They are more expensive than typical furnaces and air-source heat pumps, so you will have a big up-front cost. However, geothermal systems are incredibly efficient at heating and cooling your home. Most people recoup their initial investment in only 5 to 10 years just from the monthly savings in heating and cooling.
A heat pump is an effective and efficient way to heat and cool your home, and a geothermal system has many advantages over an air-source system. If you have more questions about a ground-source heat pump, contact a heating installation and air conditioning repair company today.