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HVAC Installation & ReplacementHeatingJanuary 06, 2023
Why a Geothermal Heating System Might Be Perfect for Your Home
Keeping your home warm and comfortable in the winter is likely a top priority. But it can often cost a lot of money. In fact, the US Department of Energy says nearly half of the $2,200 the average US family spends on energy bills goes toward paying for heating and cooling. What if we told you it would be possible to cut this expense and save up to 60% on your annual heating and 50% on your cooling costs? You can with a geothermal heating and cooling system! While these systems may have a high upfront cost, you can’t beat the proven benefits and overall savings you’ll experience for years. Below we highlight several other advantages to switching to this energy-efficient system for your home.
Whether it’s the dead of winter or a summer scorcher, five feet below the ground maintains a constant temperature year-round of around 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The constant earth temperature is higher than the average outdoor winter temperatures and lower than the average summer temperatures. To tap into this stable subsurface temperature, a geothermal system utilizes a loop of pipes buried in the ground to transfer the extra heat from underground into your home in the winter and the excess heat from your home back into the earth in the summer.
What Is Geothermal Heating and How Does It Work?
Did you know that the US Environmental Protection Agency states that geothermal systems are the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems available? If you’re in the market for a new HVAC system or are looking for ways to cut costs on your utility bills by upgrading your outdated system, you may have come across geothermal heating and cooling.Whether it’s the dead of winter or a summer scorcher, five feet below the ground maintains a constant temperature year-round of around 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The constant earth temperature is higher than the average outdoor winter temperatures and lower than the average summer temperatures. To tap into this stable subsurface temperature, a geothermal system utilizes a loop of pipes buried in the ground to transfer the extra heat from underground into your home in the winter and the excess heat from your home back into the earth in the summer.
