Benefits of a Geothermal Heating and Cooling System

There are a lot of naysayers who claim geothermal heating and cooling units aren’t worth the cost. Pay no heed to them. This system may have a high upfront cost, but you will be compensated many times over in the coming years because of the huge benefits that accompany these units. In our most recent blog, we’ll discuss the benefits of geothermal heat pumps.

Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps

Greater Efficiency

Geothermal heating systems are embedded inside the ground. Because the temperature of the earth is much more consistent than the air temperature, geothermal heating and cooling units need to utilize far less energy than conventional heating and cooling systems. Many geothermal system manufacturers also use special duct system fans that have multi-speed motors, which result in further efficiency. All of this can significantly improve your heat consumption. Contact Nelson Comfort for geothermal installation in your Cincinnati home.

Eco-Friendly

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are environmentally friendly because they do not burn fossil fuels — which release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide that leave carbon footprints — and consume much less electricity. The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that properly installed geothermal heating and cooling systems are far less damaging to the environment than any other existing air conditioning technology.

Positive Cash Flow

The high price of installing a geothermal heating and cooling system is the reason why people hesitate to utilize it. Installing this system can cost anywhere between $10,000 to $30,000.  Extensive excavation and ductwork adjustments are also involved. Even at its lowest, a geothermal heating and cooling unit would cost 40% more than a conventional HVAC system. However, it can take you as little as 5 years to recover all of the costs. That’s because geothermal systems have a very low operating cost.

A geothermal system creates four units of renewable energy for every unit of energy produced by electricity. They do not create heat by burning fuels; they simply transfer it to your home. They draw heat from the ground, and as a result, they save homeowners as much as 70% on their heating costs and 50% on their cooling costs.

Long Lifecycles

Traditional HVAC systems last about 10-20 years with regular maintenance. Since geothermal heating and cooling systems are not located outside, they do not usually suffer the normal wear and tear caused by natural elements. The indoor components only consist of a fan, compressor and pump, which can last for decades. Geothermal systems can last 50 years, and the ground looping can last for over 100 years, with minimum maintenance.

Safety

Since geothermal heat pump systems do not use any fossil fuels, there is no risk of explosions or fire. There is also no concern of deadly gases, such as carbon monoxide, making their way inside your home via vents and causing dangerous issues, such as carbon monoxide poisoning. Geothermal heating and cooling systems use only renewable geothermal energy from the earth, making them extremely safe.

Hot Water Supply

Most homeowners don’t realize that you can have a ready supply of hot water, thanks to your geothermal system. These units can produce all the hot water you want at a low total cost and higher efficiency than your regular water heaters. You only need to install a connector that allows warm water to be stored inside your home’s water heater.

Contact Nelson Comfort for Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems

In the past, only the wealthiest people installed geothermal heating and cooling systems. Today, these systems have become much more affordable and about 100,000 geothermal heating and cooling systems are being installed each year in the United States. If you care about the environment, install these systems at your home now. Contact Nelson Comfort to discuss the benefits of installing an energy-efficient geothermal heat pump today.

About The Author

Dan Detmer

Dan Detmer is the owner of Nelson Comfort. Dan was born into the heating and cooling industry, coming from a family of well respected HVAC contractors in Dayton, Ohio. After working in the family business, Dan decided to work for a local HVAC wholesale business helping local contractors grow their business. When he felt his heart moving him back into the residential and light commercial business, Dan joined the Mortimer Heating & Cooling team in Cincinnati, where he had called home and become part of the community for several years. After a short period of time Dan purchased the company and created what is today, Nelson Comfort. Today he operates a company based on integrity, honesty, and stellar customer service. If you have any questions feel free to tweet (at sign) NelsonComfort and we will get right back with you!