Thinking About Geothermal? Tax Credits Can Make It More Affordable

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.

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 …