If you are considering investing in a geothermal heating and cooling system to increase the energy efficiency of your household and improve your indoor comfort level, learning the basics about these systems can help you make informed decisions while preparing for this important investment that will last for decades with minimal maintenance.
Over the last several years, increased consumer awareness about the benefits of geothermal systems, as well as federal and/or state tax credits and other incentives available at certain times to offset a portion of the costs of your new geothermal system, have led to a huge increase in the number of geothermal heating and cooling systems being installed and currently in use in the U.S. today. The benefits of these ultra-green heating and cooling systems include:
- Significant energy savings over traditional HVAC systems that will immediately and consistently begin to pay back your investment over time through reduced utility bills.
- Additional energy savings through the production of hot water during warmer portions of each year.
- Suitability for use in nearly all locations, including very small lots. Since geothermal systems use underground pipes buried below the ground to extract heat from the earth (or groundwater) and draw it indoors during cooler months while using the same system as a heat sink during summer months, homes in all climates can enjoy geothermal benefits.
- Increased home comfort as geothermal systems are known to reduce hot and cold pockets within your home and operate with much less noise than other HVAC systems currently on the market.
- Minimal maintenance requirements and a long life span; your geothermal heat pump itself can last 20 years or more while the underground piping system can last over 50 years with virtually no maintenance save for an annual professional inspection of your system, including the water/antifreeze level present within your geothermal pipes.
- Positive environmental impacts that help us improve the condition of our planet for generations to come.
If you are considering a geothermal heating and cooling system in the Dayton area and would like to discuss details with a professional, please contact us at Ace Hardware Home Services, where we have been serving the area since 1978.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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