Homeowners considering installing a geothermal heating and cooling system in a new or existing home should know more about the federal tax credits available to reduce the overall expense of buying and installing geothermal. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are proven money savers over the long term, yet the upfront cost can be prohibitive for many homeowners. Taking advantage of …
Ground Source/Geothermal – Facts and Fiction
When trying to maximize the efficiency and performance of a residential HVAC system, most homeowners turn to the popular options first. Instead, they should consider geothermal HVAC systems, which can beat out most conventional systems in terms of performance and efficiency. Many homeowners are scared away from these systems based on a few common myths that surround them.
Geothermal System Issues? Here’s What to Do
If you find that your geothermal system is not operating properly, there’s no need to panic. Though most geothermal system issues should be handled by a professional, you can try a few things before calling a professional to diagnose the problem.
5 Surefire Benefits Of Using Geothermal Energy To Heat And Cool Your Kansas City Home
Geothermal energy is on a short list of viable renewable energy sources. Over the last 50 years, this technology has been refined to develop a system that can vastly reduce our dependency on fossil fuels. The benefits of using geothermal energy are numerous.
Retrofitting Your Kansas Home For Geothermal Heating And Cooling
Geothermal heating and cooling represents a sizable investment that can reap substantial savings. Geothermal works particularly well for new construction, because it can be incorporated into the design of the home and open up more installation options. Of course, geothermal heating and cooling can also be installed as a replacement for your existing HVAC system, but it may require some additional work to …
Land And Soil Requirements For A Geothermal Heat Pump
A geothermal heat pump is a highly-efficient form of a heat pump that can reach astronomically high efficiency. Located under the earth, a geothermal heat pump uses the temperature of the ground as the exchange rate for the air that filters through your home. Geothermal heat pumps can both heat and cool your house, providing energy savings year-round. A more efficient …
Geothermal Heating And Cooling — Installation Options
There are four basic installation options for the loop systems of geothermal heat pumps, three of which are closed-loop systems. The one you choose will depend on the condition of the soil, land availability and the local cost of installation. Each of these installation options can work for either residential or commercial applications, though some are more feasible than others …
Geothermal: A Sizable Investment That Offers An Impressive Savings
Replacing, upgrading or installing a new heating and air conditioning system can be a daunting task. So many options are available, making it difficult to decide which one is right for you. Cost is a big consideration, as is a system’s environmental impact. Heat pumps are widely regarded as money savers, as they work to both heat and cool and …