Geothermal Heating

When talking about geothermal heating there are quite a few different things that you will want to know before you make your decision on how to heat and/or cool your home. Keep these things in mind when talking with your contractor and when you are going through your decision making process.

Geothermal heating sounds expensive doesn’t it? It sounds like an expensive piece of hardware that only the rich can afford to put in their homes. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. It is true that a geothermal pump is more expensive in terms of upfront costs. However, the costs associated with that upfront cost will be returned back to you in energy savings within 5-10 years. You will also want to consider the effect that this will have on the ability for you to sell your home. Not only will you increase the value of your home, but you will also make the home more attractive to prospective buyers.

Geothermal units have a long lifespan. The unit itself is expected to last roughly 25 years and the underground components of the system are expected to last roughly 50 years. Once you compare this with the average lifespan of a furnace, you can see that a geothermal unit is much more improved. This will only add to your savings that you can expect.

Geothermal heating can also cool your home in the summer months as well. This can lead to even more savings during the summer months to go along with those savings in the winter months.

When looking to make a decision on the heating and cooling systems in your home, consider a geothermal unit. Not only will it help the environment, but it will save you money in the future as well. Make sure to talk with your heating and cooling contractor about a geothermal unit.