Most homeowners agree that aside from their mortgage, heating and cooling is one of their largest expenses. Not only are traditional heating and cooling methods expensive, but some have potentially damaging effects on the environment. Smart homeowners are looking at cost efficient alternatives to climate control in their homes. It’s during the search that many are introduced to geothermal heating and cooling.
It’s estimated the ground absorbs about half of the solar energy we receive from the sun. This is important for maintaining a constant moderate temperature below the earth’s surface. However, up above ground, we’re dealing with completely different issues.
As seasons change they bring drastic fluctuations in the air temperature. Unfortunately, our homes don’t naturally come with the same climate control features as the earth. Instead, we need to find ways to accommodate for the blazing heat of summer and the deep, frigid chill of winter months. Our traditional methods of doing this have involved excessive energy usage and the consumption of fossil fuels.
What if it were possible to tap into the incredibly efficient way that our planet maintains it’s moderate underground temperature? Enter geothermal heating and cooling.
Geothermal heating and cooling accesses the stable underground temperature using a unique piping system, or “loop”. Water is circulated through the underground loop and exchanges heat between the earth, the ground source pump and your home. The result is climate control that naturally warms your home in the winter and cools it in the summer.
It sounds ideal, but that doesn’t really mean much without understanding what the real benefits of a geothermal HVAC system are. To help you better understand the advantages, here are the top 5 benefits geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Are you interested in learning more about geothermal heating and cooling? We’d love to answer your questions. If conventional air conditioning and furnace systems are more your style, we can accommodate those needs as well. We sell, install, maintain and repair all makes and models of air conditioning and heating systems. Contact Hearthstone Heating and Air Conditioning to learn more.
Adam Golightly says:
My uncle has been thinking about getting some heat pumps for his geothermal system to keep his home warm. He would really like to get supplies from a professional in order to be a lot safer. I liked what you said about how his home can be more environmentally friendly.
Max Jones says:
Thanks for the info about geothermal heating. My parents are interested in geothermal heating. I’ll share this info with them later this week.
Taylor Hicken says:
I appreciated it when you shared that it is important to maintain a constant moderate temperature below the earth’s surface. This can be done by installing a heating system that suits your home. I would like to think if a homeowner needs a heating system, he should consider hiring a reliable service that can help install and maintain it regularly.
Hazel Owens says:
I love how you mentioned that geothermal heating and cooling systems are highly beneficial because they have a lower risk of damage since they are located underground. Winter is just around the corner and my husband and I are considering upgrading our heating system to geothermal system. I will look for geothermal specialists to install geothermal heating system in our home because it has a lower risk of damaging.
Afton Jackson says:
I wanted to thank you for your explanation on why geothermal systems are extremely environment-friendly. Using appliances that don’t burn fuel or use toxic chemicals has always been something that I wanted to keep up in my life. Being environment-friendly is important not to just me, but to everyone in my family, so I’ll inform them about geothermal systems and what they can do so everyone can find an HVAC contractor that can help them install one.
Thomas Clarence says:
Wow, it really stood out to me when you explained that geothermal systems are 75% than furnaces that use gas. Do you need to live near a geothermal plant or heat source in order to have it installed? I’m interested in saving some money by changing to a geothermal system, and it might be a good idea for me to get everything completed before winter comes around.
David Johnson says:
That’s way cool that geothermal methods are cost-effective. I just moved into a new house this year that needs an HVAC system. We’ll have to look into geothermal further.
Jacob Brown says:
It’s good that you point out that geothermal HVAC systems are very friendly toward the environment. I want to do my part to help save the planet, so I am considering making use of a geothermal system for my heating and cooling needs. I’m going to look for a good provider of geothermal contracting services in my area.
Dave Anderson says:
That is interesting that you can tap into the planet’s underground temperature. That sounds like something I would want to have if I were getting a new heating and air conditioning. This is something that I would want to look into getting sometime soon.
Dave Anderson says:
Something that I hate about our current furnace is that it is so loud when it is heating. If a geothermal system is quiet and makes no more noise than a refrigerator then I would love to switch. I am all about the quietness in my house because it brings in peace.
Tatiana Wilson says:
I loved it when you pointed out that geothermal heating systems are the most environmentally friendly because they do not release dangerous greenhouse gasses. If that is the case, then I might as well give that a try in my new home. After all, I have decided that we will live a healthier life for my son who has a weak immune system. Somehow, I have a feeling that if we consider a geothermal system, he will be a lot safer in the place he lives in.
Sherry Gajos says:
I really liked what you said about how geothermal systems are quieter than other systems. I need to replace my swamp cooler and I really want something I don’t have to shout over. Thank you for the information about how these systems aren’t so distracting and usually make no more noise than a refrigerator.
Gary Puntman says:
I didn’t know that geothermal heating and cooling would help with keeping the temperature stable, like you said. That would be nice to get for my house. I live in an area where the temperature can fluctuate a lot.