A geothermal heat pump works well areas like Southwest Ohio where winters can be cold and summers hot. These types of heat pumps are currently the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool homes. They rely on stable underground temperatures to gather and transfer heat from one place to another. Unlike air, the earth several feet underground does not gain or lose heat as the seasons change, so these pumps have a consistent heating source to work with.
Geothermal heat pumps do not require any fuel to heat and cool your home. The type of geothermal system you choose depends on your property layout and, to some extent, your preferences. The most common type of installation is the horizontal system, and these are also the most cost effective to install. The main alternative is to dig deep for a vertical installation. These systems cost more because they require deep, narrow trenches for the loops, and digging requires a drilling rig. However, in small yards or when you want to preserve existing landscaping, vertical systems work as effectively as horizontal to deliver affordable heated or cooled air.
Even though the installation costs are higher for any kind of geothermal system, the payback is substantial. The underground coils can last as long as 50 years, and the indoor components have a 25-year life, as a rule. These systems require less maintenance than air-source heat pumps, furnaces and air conditioners. Their energy use is substantially lower than any other heating and cooling system available. A geothermal heat pump does not need an outside compressor, freeing up yard space and running more quietly.
You can also take advantage of a generous federal tax credit of 30 percent for the entire cost of the equipment. No cap exists on the credit, as long as the equipment meets the geothermal heat pump qualifying requirements.
If you would like more information on geothermal heat pumps and the many benefits they offer, contact Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc., serving the Dayton area since 1978. We are a geothermal HVAC contractor and can answer your questions.
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