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.
Geothermal System Benefits: They Add Up
If you’re tired of high cooling and heating bills, consider a geothermal system. These are among the highest-efficiency HVAC systems. They harvest the energy stored underground using a buried loop field (horizontal or vertical), which provides consistent and dependable conditioning for your home. Ground-source heat pumps (GHPs) exchange heat with the ground instead of the […]
Why Cooling With a Heat Pump Is So Efficient
Cooling with a heat pump may not be the first thing that occurs to you when you think of this appliance, but despite its name, a heat pump is efficient for both heating and cooling. Because heat pumps transfer or “pump” heat rather than produce it, they heat more efficiently than furnaces and, unlike furnaces, […]