My husband Barry plus I first got interested in a geothermal Heating, Ventilation plus A/C systems.
We wanted it for our home because of the variety of federal, state plus local incentives.
There were rebates plus financing available. Once Barry and I started researching further, him and I learned that geothermal heating plus cooling is suggested by the EPA as the most environmentally friendly type of temperature control! There’s no onsite combustion process happening. So what this means is that there is no emissions of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide or other redhome gases. There’s also none of safety or air quality concerns caused by combustion byproducts. But, while a geothermal heat pump costs about 40% more to install than a conventional alternative, the system suddenly pays back its asking price. Taking advantage of the no charge plus renewable energy source found in the ground, a geothermal heat pump will save up to 61% on heating bills plus up to 51% on cooling costs. Unfortunately, it’s a lot more costly to put in the system into an existing home. I appreciate that there’d be no noisy, ugly compressor or fan in the yard too. The outdoor device would be easily concealed in the lawn. The indoor heat pump is compact plus working sounds are no louder than a freezer, then every one of us can expect the indoor component to last at least 20 years with respected service to it. It is protected from the elements plus has very few moving parts. Due to this there is very little required upkeep. The underground loop system is covered by a long warranty plus could last up to a hundred years.