The concept of renewable sources of energy to power a home is becoming increasingly lucrative for more and more homeowners, especially when a typical American family pays an average of $115 a month on electricity. Not only can you save up to 80% a year on hot water, heating, and cooling, but you also lower […]
Helpful Maintenance Tips for Home Heat Pumps
Heat pumps offer a more cost-effective way to keep your Dayton home warm, but they need regular care to work efficiently. Otherwise, they’ll end up having to work harder in order to heat your home, which can result in a shorter life span and higher utility bills. While heat pumps usually don’t need maintenance as […]
You Can Get a Tax Credit on a Geothermal Heat Pump
If you’ve ever considered getting a geothermal heating and cooling system for your home, you should know that a generous federal income tax credit for geothermal heat pumps is available through the end of this year. While a range of energy-efficiency tax credits that were enacted several years ago have expired, those for geothermal and […]
Learn the Basics of Heat Pump Operation
Like your refrigerator, heat pumps are electrically powered appliances that place refrigerant through alternating low and high pressure changes to move heat energy. Using this technique to naturally move heat to condition homes is very efficient. Read on to learn how a heat pump works and to see if it fits your home comfort needs.
What to Expect When Sizing a Geothermal Heat Pump for Your Ohio Home
Proper installation is essential in order to achieve the promised comfort and energy efficiency benefits of modern whole-house heating and cooling systems. This basic rule applies doubly when it comes to installing and sizing a geothermal heat pump. That’s why it’s essential to work with a contractor who has experience in geothermal technology. Otherwise, you may […]
What It Takes to Maintain Your Geothermal System
More and more American homeowners are making the energy-saving switch to geothermal heating and cooling. Professional installation by an experienced contractor is essential, as is correctly maintaining a geothermal system. Following are some important guidelines for any owner or potential owner of a geothermal heat pump system.
5 Common Myths About Geothermal Heating & and Cooling
Over the years, geothermal heating and cooling has developed a reputation as an outstanding source of home comfort. Unfortunately, that reputation has also been tarnished by several myths. Here are five of those myths and the actual facts.
Your New Geothermal Heating and Cooling Installation: 5 Maintenance Musts
A geothermal system may be the perfect choice for heating and cooling your Dayton area home, utilizing solar energy stored a few feet underground outside your house. Geothermal heating and cooling’s increasing popularity within the U.S. and around the globe is due in large part to its reliability, cost effectiveness and sustainability in comparison to a […]
Concerned About Your Geothermal Heat Pump? Common Issues and Causes
Safely resolving problems with a geothermal heat pump requires that you contact a geothermal professional. Most homeowners lack the expertise to safely address functionality issues, and interfering with this complex system could result in damage, performance problems or loss of efficiency. If you suspect a problem, or your system has stopped working, call your HVAC […]
Geothermal 101 — How A Ground Source Heat Pump Works To Save You Energy Dollars
A geothermal heat pump works well areas like Southwest Ohio where winters can be cold and summers hot. These types of heat pumps are currently the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool homes. They rely on stable underground temperatures to gather and transfer heat from one place to another. Unlike air, the earth several […]
