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October 20, 2020

Benefits of Geothermal Heating Systems

Geothermal heating has many benefits for your home beyond simply saving money each month. There are economic advantages that come with a geothermal system, but those are accompanied by better durability and lower maintenance obligations. Here are seven ways that installing a geothermal heating system can help your home and the world around you. 1. Geothermal Heating Will Cut Your Power Bill You won’t even have to wait to see the benefits of geothermal heating. Once you install your system, you’ll experience the positives the very first time you get a bill from the utility company. Your electric savings from...

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February 20, 2020

What is Geothermal Heating?

Geothermal heating is getting more and more attention these days. If you’re just starting to learn about it, you may be surprised that the concept of geothermal heating has been around for thousands of years. Have you heard of natural hot springs? What if you could somehow use that heat to warm up your home? How It Works When a geothermal heating system is installed on your property, you’ll get to take advantage of the earth’s natural heat. A closed loop system, consisting of a series of pipes that carry a water solution, will be put in. That loop...

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November 11, 2019

5 Signs You Need a Furnace Replacement

Since it’s responsible for keeping your home safe and warm during the cold winter months, your furnace might be the most important appliance in your home. Eventually, however, all furnaces will need to be replaced even if they have been properly maintained over the years. Here are five common signs to look out for that could mean you need a new furnace. 1. The Furnace Is Old While a furnace is quite durable and can last for a long time, it does have a life expectancy, and sooner or later, you’ll have to purchase a new one. In general, if...

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October 1, 2019

Questions First Time Furnace Buyers Should Ask

If you’re in the market for a furnace, there are a few questions that will guide your decision-making process. Answering these key questions can make the difference between buying a furnace that is ideal for your specifications and buying one that is inadequate for your needs. How Large a Furnace Do You Need? If you are replacing a furnace in your existing house, you might have a general idea of how large the new furnace should be. If you’re building a new home or moving into a house where you need to replace the furnace, answering this question may take...

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February 12, 2018

What Are the Most Efficient Heating Systems?

You’re in the market for a new heating system. The question is: Which type system is most efficient? The choices are many and can be confusing, and if you’re like most folks, heating is one of the largest costs associated with your home. Here are some crucial facts to help make a decision. Furnaces Furnaces use either heating elements or combustion of fuel and ductwork to blow heated air throughout the house. There are a number of types of furnace, some fueled by electricity, some by fuel oil, most by natural gas. Their energy efficiency (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) is...

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January 12, 2018

Why Choose a Geothermal Heating System?

Did you know that heating and cooling of your home accounts for more than 55% of your utility bills every month? The effects of these heating and cooling on the environment have been disastrous. However, there is a cheaper and environmental-friendly option to heating and cooling in your home. Geothermal heating systems offer a wide range of benefits ranging from lower operating costs, superior comfort, better efficiency, to numerous environmental benefits. Here are some reasons why you should choose a geothermal heating system. They are Long Lasting A typical geothermal heating system provides an average of 25 to 30 years...

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December 2, 2014

What Are the Major Differences Between Heat Pumps and Furnaces?

When selecting a new heating system, you’ll have many choices, thanks to the vast selection of quality heating units on the market. Your first step should be choosing which type of heating system is right for you; a heat pump or a furnace. We’ve put together some information to help you learn about these two heating options, including the differences between them as well as their benefits and drawbacks. Below are some of the distinct differences you’ll find between heat pumps and furnaces: Furnaces provide only heating, while heat pumps are capable of providing heating and cooling. Heat pumps use...

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October 7, 2014

5 Reasons to Install a Geothermal Heating Unit

Geothermal heating systems utilize Earth’s below-ground energy to heat and cool homes and businesses across Charlotte, North Carolina. These systems are composed of a ground loop component which extracts energy and a heat pump which distributes heated or cooled air throughout your indoor spaces. While there are many heating systems to choose from, here are five strong reasons why you should choose geothermal. 1. Efficient heating and cooling Geothermal heating and cooling is a clean, green comfort system. It burns no fossil fuels to heat your home, like furnaces do. Its heat pump component consumes very little electricity, and it...

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January 9, 2014

Heat Pump or Furnace? What’s Best for Your Charlotte Area Home?

Charlotte area homeowners are lucky to have mild weather for much of the year. In the winter, temperatures can fall below freezing, but usually for only short periods of time. This gives residents a choice between using a heat pump or a furnace for winter heating. How Furnaces Work Furnaces send heat throughout the home in one of two ways. Forced air furnaces directly heat air and send it into each room through a vent system. Other furnaces heat an intermediary fluid such as air, steam or water which is then pumped through pipes into a radiator in each room....

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December 23, 2013

Are the Disadvantages of Geothermal Outweighed by the Benefits?

Any homeowner considering a shift to geothermal heating and cooling should take the time to carefully evaluate both the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal systems. Though there are some notable disadvantages to geothermal heat pumps, they’re easily outweighed by the significant advantages in efficiency, performance and economical operation that geothermal heating and cooling provide. High cost of installation – The initial investment in a geothermal heating and cooling system can be substantial, often several thousand dollars more than a comparable furnace, air conditioner or heat pump. Geothermal installations are more expensive because they require significant digging and trenching. This earth-moving...

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