The Environmental Protection Agency considers geothermal heat pumps as the most environmentally responsible occasion for heating & cooling on the market.
There are tax incentives available for installing this type of system.
Although the cost of geothermal units has come down in recent years, the purchase & replacement is still a much larger investment than a more traditional option. However, geothermal heat pumps achieve efficiency ratings of 400%. They really produce four units of energy for every unit necessary to operate the equipment. The efficiency of these innovative systems can reclaim the start up cost in under five years by splitting heating & cooling bills in half. The system takes advantage of free & renewable energy available underground. It simply moves existing heat between the ground & the home. An underground loop system is the cause of the majority of the replacement expense, requiring excavation to implement. However, the loop is warrantied for fifty years & can be expected to last twice that long. Because the heat pump is installed in the household & protected from the elements, it should last upwards of twenty years! Geothermal units also offer the added bonus of producing a virtually free source of tepid water. They help to combat excess humidity in the summer time & won’t dry out the air in the winter. WIth no combustion process, there are no problems over fumes, tepid surfaces, greenhousehold gas emissions or carbon monoxide. Geothermal heat pumps continue to acquire popularity across the country as a cost-effective source of comfort. They give a undoubtedly clean, safe & consistent indoor temperature all year round.