When it comes to an efficient and environmentally friendly HVAC unit, nothing compares to a geothermal heat pump system. Although geothermal heat pumps, which are also referred to as ground-source heat pumps, are more expensive upfront than traditional heating and cooling systems, they can increase the value of the home and lower energy bills dramatically for years to come.
Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing highlights the advantages of having a geothermal system installed by their HVAC technicians. To meet all their heating and cooling needs, home owners should contact the NATE-certified technicians at Chapman at the earliest.
Geothermal systems
As many as 50,000 geothermal systems are installed each year in the United States of America
Geothermal systems (heat pumps) have been around for more than 50 years now, but they have recently gained traction due to their eco-friendly operation and lower energy consumption. As many as 50,000 geothermal systems are installed each year in the United States of America.
The ground absorbs almost 50% of all solar energy and remains at a constant temperature of 50 °F to 70 °F, depending on the geographical location. A geothermal unit utilizes this constant ground temperature for heating and cooling homes, instead of using the outside air temperature as typical HVAC systems do.
Featuring a heat pump and ground loop
Geothermal systems consist of a heat pump and a ground loop, which is a network of fluid-filled pipes that are buried underground, at a depth where temperatures stay consistent throughout the year.
- For heating: The ground loop absorbs heat underground and the fluid inside the ground loop cycles it to the heat pump. Geothermal heat pump components transfer the heat to the air, which is then circulated by the air handler into the rooms in the home.
- For cooling: The heat pump absorbs heat from the inside air. The heat is then transferred to the ground loop fluid, which releases it within the Earth.
Benefits of a Geothermal System
Although geothermal units are more expensive to install, home owners can recoup the costs through energy savings over time. Other than that, geothermal units are a great addition to any home. They provide clean, quiet, and efficient geothermal heating and cooling, through the use of renewable energy.
Some of the benefits include:
- Longevity - According to Energy Star, a geothermal system’s inside components can last an estimated 50 years, while the ground loop is serviceable for up to 50 years.
- Quiet operation - Without a compressor or fan that traditional air-source heat pumps and air conditioners use, geothermal units run in almost complete silence, guaranteeing a good night’s sleep!
- Fewer breakdowns - Geothermal systems have fewer moving parts than other heating and cooling systems, which reduces maintenance costs and the chance of breaking down. This also helps in cost savings.
- Environmentally friendly - Geothermal units are the most environmentally friendly HVAC option on the market today. Geothermal systems require no combustion, like gas and oil furnaces do, and they use renewable energy to heat and cool homes. Geothermal units can reduce enough greenhouse gas emissions, which is equivalent of taking two cars off the road or planting 750 trees.
- Energy efficient - These systems can save home owners as much as 20 to 50 percent on cooling and 30 to 70 percent on heating.
- Tax incentives - Speaking of cost savings, federal tax credits allow for home owners to get 26 percent of the cost of purchasing and installing a geothermal system back in 2020 and 22 percent in 2021.
Experts in installation and repair of Geothermal Systems
For home owners wanting to know more about the energy-efficient, eco-friendly benefits of a geothermal system or ground-source heat pump, contact the heating and cooling professionals at Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing, in order to speak to a representative or schedule an appointment.
The experts at Chapman can perform installation, repairs and maintenance on all types of heating and cooling systems. They also offer vital information on how home owners can improve the comfort of their homes!
