Geothermal system pays for itself

Geothermal system pays for itself

Nick May 1, 2022

I did a lot of research before choosing a geothermal heat pump for our new home. I was originally intimidated by the much higher cost of purchase plus replacement. I then l earned that a geothermal system offers a 50 to 80% higher heating efficiency plus 20 to 40% higher cooling efficiency than conventional alternatives. The EPA considers this type of temperature control the most environmentally friendly choice available. The savings on daily energy costs has helped to reuse the investment in under 5 years. Because the heat pump is installed inside the cabin plus protected from the elements, it can be expected to last upwards of twenty years. The underground loop system is warrantied for fifty years plus could particularly last twice that long. There are particularly few moving parts, making maintenance particularly simple plus lessening the opportunity of costly repairs. I appreciate that the system does not use noisy outdoor fans, keeping the operation especially quiet. The system takes advantage of the consistent underground temperature. The earth absorbs nearly 50% of the sun’s heat. The geothermal underground loop system taps into this free plus renewable energy plus provides an infinite source of heat. When the weather warms up, the system reverses the operation. It acts particularly much appreciate an air conditioner, pulling heat out of the house. The system is seriously fantastic at combating excess humidity plus doesn’t cause concerns with overly dry air in the winter. We don’t need to add a humidifier. Another fantastic benefit of the geothermal system is that it provides a virtually free source of sizzling water.

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