You may be asking why a geothermal system is a good choice for your current home, or new home. There are a number of reasons why you should choose a geothermal system. Here are 10 that really stand out!
1. Out of Sight
With the heat pump located in your mechanical area, and the ground loops below the ground, your system is essentially invisible. If it was not for the thermostat on the wall, you may never know you have a geothermal system.
2. Low Maintenance
Geothermal systems are self-sufficient. The ground loops will never have to be replaced, and there is no outdoor unit to clean. The most you will have to do is change the air filter. This is very easy and takes under a minute. It is recommended that you change your filter twice a year, at the beginning of the heating and cooling seasons. Many geothermal heat pump systems will let you set a reminder on the thermostat so you won’t forget. It is recommended that you do have an annual tuneup by your installer just to make sure everything is working properly.
3. Quiet
Geothermal systems come integrated with the newest technology available for your home’s HVAC system. This means they have whisper quiet operation, both from the heat pump itself and the distribution system. This is most notable when compared to the standard noisy outdoor or window mounted air conditioning unit.
4. Comfort
Geothermal systems offer the highest comfort available by maintaining a consistent temperature. Conventional HVAC systems operate in cycles – unleashing a powerful blast of heating or cooling until the temperature matches the thermometer before shutting off completely. The geothermal pump runs more consistently, gradually adjusting temperatures to enable constant comfort. No more of the drafty feeling in your home from the system turning on and off frequently!
Additionally humidity is better controlled – air conditioning naturally removes moisture from the air while heating does not dry it out like a conventional atmospheric combustion furnace. A humidifier can be seamlessly integrated during the installation for additional comfort.
5. Temperature and Monitoring Controls
With wifi enabled controls, you can monitor your system and control the temperature from anywhere. The controls also allow you to set schedules for your heating and cooling. Do you like a different temperature when you sleep? Set a schedule and never think about it again. Driving home on a cold day and want to warm up? Bump it up a few degrees so it will be toasty when you arrive. The controls allow you to see in real time how much energy you are using. It also allows your installer to remotely monitor your system to aid with maintenance or to answer any question you may have.
6. Adaptable
Geothermal systems are adaptable to meet the needs of every home.
Water based system can be linked into baseboards, radiant flooring, hydronic air handlers, and wall cassettes. Unlike a traditional gas fired, or electric boiler a geothermal water based system can also chill water to provide cooling. Air based systems provided both heating and cooling. In addition, a geothermal heat pump system has the ability to provide you with domestic hot water.
The ground loop can be tailored to every property’s foot print. If you have a smaller yard, vertical wells can be used. For a larger yard, you can use horizontal ground loops. We even have the ability to use a pond, or well for your heating and cooling energy.
Your homes current heating and cooling distribution can be used with a geothermal system. It can also be upgraded to increase your homes comfort, as well as the performance of the system. For a new build you are able to precisely design your geothermal system to meet all your needs.
7. Environmentally Friendly
Geothermal systems are the most environmentally friendly way to heat and cool your home. Not burning fossil fuels in your home is a powerful feeling. You’re improving your homes health by reducing the risk of carbon monoxide exposure, and you are also helping your community by reducing your homes carbon foot print.
8. Economically Friendly
Because geothermal systems are so efficient at heating and cooling you will see some great energy savings as well. A typical geothermal unit has a 400% efficiency rating. This means that for each dollar of electricity used you are producing 4 dollars’ worth of heat from the ground.
Now compare this to a high efficiency gas furnace with a 98% efficiency rating. For every one dollar you spend on gas, two cents gets vented away.
9. Long Life Span
Compared to traditional air conditioning and gas furnaces which are rated for 12 years, a geothermal system is rated for 20 years, and with proper care and maintenance can last even longer. Additionally, the ground loops will last the test of time, meaning your grandchildren can be using the same ground loops you installed. A geothermal ground loop is a generational asset.
10. Peace of Mind
You have the most energy efficient, environmentally friendly, longest lasting and quietest HVAC system for total home comfort. You can also rest easy knowing that you selected a reputable geothermal installer after doing your research. They are available for questions, yearly service, and to install your friends and family’s geothermal system on your recommendation.
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