Myths about Geothermal Heating and Cooling System

While considering the world of geothermal heating and cooling systems, it is important to identify the facts from general assumptions. Many people believe in some false concepts related to the geothermal heating and cooling technology.  You must learn about the typical myths and facts about geothermal heating and cooling systems to make a wise decision about the selection of heating system for your home or business. Here we combined few common misconceptions about geothermal heating and cooling technology.

Geothermal heating systems are not appropriate in extreme winters

No matter how cold it is above the ground, temperature few feet below the surface of the earth remains constant at 54 degrees. A geothermal heating and cooling system extracts that constant underground heat to keep your indoors warm. So even in the coldest days there should be no problem at all for a geothermal heating systems to keep your home at a comfortable temperature making use of geothermal energy.

Geothermal heating and cooling systems need backup heat

Many homeowners prefer to install geothermal heating and cooling systems along with an addition of new or already existing backup heat source. A geothermal heating and cooling system of proper size can cover the heat load of your home quite comfortably so there is no need for any backup heat source.

Smaller property cannot manage geothermal heating and cooling system

There is another false opinion that geothermal heating and cooling systems are only for big lots. Design of a geothermal heating technology is flexible which can be adjusted according to the size of your home. Many people relate proper installation of geothermal heating and cooling system with the type of soil or terrain of their lands, but this idea doesn't make sense. All such obstacles and doubts could be dealt with if you are consulting qualified team of geothermal design and installation, like Smith Sustainable Design.

Only new homes can accommodate geothermal heating and cooling systems

You are not required to build a new home, in order to install geothermal heating and cooling system. Retrofitting geothermal heating system in your existing house is as common and convenient as integrating the system during construction. If you are looking for upgrading or replacing your typical heating or cooling system for your home or business, geothermal heating and cooling system makes the best option.

Geothermal heating and cooling system is are new technology

There is another incorrect notion that we cannot rely on geothermal heating and cooling systems because they are new and not trusted. Early Native Americans found an attractive location to settle in North America because of the naturally occurring geothermal hot springs there. Geothermal heating and cooling pumps were first designed and executed in the 1940's, to make use of the underground heat to maintain a comfortable temperature in homes and buildings. With  time, the concepts of geothermal energy has advanced and improved in efficiency.

Contact Smith Sustainable Design based in PA and NJ for a reliable information and advice about geothermal heating and cooling systems. With the help of facts, we will eliminate your doubts about geothermal heating systems helping you to decide best geothermal system for your home.

Geothermal Heating Systems are Energy-Efficient and a Greenest Option

Due to the climate change and other environmental issues, many homeowners and business owners prefer to use environmental friendly systems to reduce the harmful impacts on the environment. Very often we hear about the “green” products in the market that are supposed to have none or a little harmful impact on the environment during the cycle of their production to disposal. Geothermal heating system in terms of “green” is the most environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient system out of all other green products and systems.

In the United States, use of fossil fuels is very common for the purpose of heating and cooling, in a home and business. In order to maintain a comfortable temperature in your indoors, it requires almost 50 percent of the total energy consumption of an average home. Fossil fuels that are commonly used to provide heat to your home require more energy and are less efficient as compared to the geothermal heating system. Use of fossil fuels for heating purpose not only wastes valuable non-renewable resources, but it also results in damage to the environment.

Geothermal heating systems need much lesser energy than a furnace or other heating systems thus have the highest positive impacts on the environment. There are no burning of fossil fuels involved in the case of geothermal heat pumps. This system utilizes natural energy present within the earth's interior to provide heat to your home or office. Overall operation of geothermal heat pumps needs energy of the earth and electricity, making the working of heat pumps free of any combustion and unsafe byproducts such as greenhouse gases. Geothermal heating systems use a larger percentage of natural geothermal energy for the operation instead of electricity, which makes it possible to lower the energy consumption by conserving electricity.

Because of their high efficiency almost half of the world’s direct geothermal usage is associated with geothermal heating systems. The efficiency of geothermal heat pump systems is higher than the other available green products and systems so they are more effective in reducing harmful environmental impacts. You can make your home environmental friendly and truly “green” by installing geothermal heating system. These systems will help you to reduce your carbon footprint and save your money for any other heating or cooling system. For more information on Geothermal heating systems, call Smith Sustainable Design based in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Advantages of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Part 2

Previously we were discussing some benefits of geothermal heat pump systems. In this second part, we will consider some additional benefits of geothermal heat pump systems. Many homeowners install geothermal heating systems to lower their energy consumption and energy expenses. This properties of a heat pump makes them a wise option for your home and the environment.

Geothermal Heating Systems are Energy Efficient

The energy requirement, of a geothermal heat pump systems, is significantly lower than a gas and oil  furnace. Even the other type of heat pumps like the air source heat pumps require more energy to operate as compared to the geothermal heat pumps. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are more energy-efficient than any other heating and cooling systems so, they are more effective in reducing your energy bills. A geothermal heating and cooling system's high efficiency and low operating cost makes it possible to pay back your investment in a geothermal heat pumps installations in few years.

Free Hot Water with Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

Hot water is a need of every home for many purposes such as laundry, shower, dish washing, and other. Geothermal heat pumps facilitate your hot water demand providing hot water for your home along with maintaining a comfortable temperature indoors in every season. Geothermal heat pumps extract heat from the earth and transfer the surplus heat in your hot water tank. A geothermal heat pumps can lower your hot water bills by producing hundreds of gallons of free hot water each year.

Geothermal Heat Pumps are Environmental Friendly

If you want to keep your environment safe and healthy, you must consider a geothermal heat pumps over the other heating systems. Efficiency of geothermal systems is extremely high about 500 percent in extreme winters. It will require less energy to operate geothermal heat pumps to keep your home warm in winters and cool in summers. Due to the smaller energy need, geothermal heating systems do not have harmful impacts on the environment as compared to a gas or oil furnace, which emits hazardous gases polluting the environment. 

Contact Smith Sustainable Design today, if you want to install ideal heating system for your home receiving several advantages accosted with it. You can take advantage of keeping the temperature of your home comfortable with highly efficient, environmentally safe, and durable geothermal heating pump systems. 

Advantages of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Part 1

Geothermal heating pump system are the most energy-efficient and environmental friendly way of providing heat to your home. Homeowners can get several benefits from the geothermal heating systems. In typical heating systems for your home, fossil fuels are burnt in the gas or oil furnaces that emit toxic gases causing serious harm to the environment and health of the people. One of the benefits of geothermal heating systems is that it prevents you to put your environment and health at risk by depending on fossil fuels. The system maintains comfortable temperature for your home in winter and summer in an environmental friendly way.

Installing A Geothermal Heat Pump in any Building

No matter if you are planning for a new home or have already lived in your home for years, you can take advantage of installing a geothermal heating pump in your home. In case of a new home, you can easily configure a geothermal heat pump design in the beginning of the construction of your home. For an already built home, a geothermal heating system can be retrofitted without carrying out significant modifications in your structure. Geothermal heating systems also cab require lesser occupied space than a furnace so you may use that space for other needs.

Highly Comfortable Heating System

Geothermal heat pump systems help take care of the user’s satisfaction other than just providing a comfortable temperature for your home. Unlike traditional HVAC systems, geothermal heating systems produce less operating noise, which makes you feel relaxed. The system also maintains the humidity level in your home, which makes your place more comfortable throughout the year.

Long-lasting Heating System

Geothermal heat pump systems are highly durable as compared to the typical furnace having expected life of about 12 years on average. On the other hand, geothermal heat pump lasts as long as 20 year or more. The underground loop system of heat pumps is also designed and constructed in such a way to serve for many years. Geothermal heat pump systems can be easily maintained to increase their efficiency and durability. You can improve the service life of heat pump systems by regular maintenance.