Geothermal systems are efficient, eco-friendly methods beneficial for saving on your utility bills. Depending on where you live, a geothermal heat pump can supplement your traditional HVAC system, bringing silent and sustainable comfort all year-round. Call the professionals for geothermal heating and cooling installation as well as maintenance. We can make you feel comfy with this alternative HVAC technology.
Geothermal HVAC systems are advanced, but their installation process is straightforward. Here’s what we do during installation:
The introductory step will be consulting with a geothermal HVAC system professional from Fras-Air/General Service Experts to determine the size of the geothermal system needed to heat and cool your home.
No two homes in Hillsborough are alike, so we’ll give you a free quote for your specific home to ensure you get the greatest energy-efficiency boost. Geothermal systems can be placed besides your current system or can fully replace a regular system, depending on your weather. Ask us for more details.
We’ll help you pick the best setup for your home, depending on availability of land and water resources, whether it’s horizontal loop, vertical loop, or pond loop.
Despite the name, geothermal heat pumps are 2-in-1 systems that produce both heating and cooling. They equip consistent below-ground temperatures to efficiently both heat AND cool your home.
Geothermal heat pumps can obtain the thermal energy of the ambient temperature underground or the temperature of a body of water. You’ll want to weigh out the differences between a ground-source or water-source model.
At 5 feet below ground, the temperature delivers more consistency throughout the year. Ground-source heat pumps use this consistency to transfer heat in or out of a building. In heating mode, they pump underground heat into the building, while cooling mode reverses the process to reserve heat underground for later use.
Ponds, lakes, and other water systems can also offer consistent internal temperatures. Water-source heat pumps are extremely helpful for cooling, as long as there’s a nearby body of water that’s at least ½–¾ of an acre and 8 feet deep.
We start by detecting any existing underground utilities to make sure that breaking ground won’t disturb anything. Pipes are then placed underground in a U-shaped pattern; any divots can be refilled with grass seed or sod.
Then we install the internal components of the geothermal HVAC system, which is similar to what you might expect from traditional heating or central AC installation. We’ll remove the previous unit before connecting your new system to existing ductwork. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying energy-efficient heating and cooling!
Each geothermal installation project has a variated timeline, so consult Fras-Air/General Service Experts about how long your installation will take.
Once we install your new geothermal system, you’ll be able to manage it like any other HVAC equipment. And, like with any HVAC, we recommend you enlist in our routine preventive maintenance to keep your geothermal system in peak condition.
Geothermal heating and cooling can be reliable as central forced-air systems, but with even greater energy efficiency. Help retain most of these savings by staying up to date on maintenance.
Feel free to chat with Fras-Air/General Service Experts today at 908-448-2154, or schedule online for a free quote or to acquire additional information about your geothermal heating and cooling options.
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Geothermal systems use energy from below ground to provide heating and cooling. They implement a “loop” system by moving and delivering from either the ground or a water source in heating mode. While cooling, this process reverses and extracts heat from inside the home to the ground or a water source. The cold air in cooling mode is actually a byproduct of removing heat and humidity as air is recirculated.
Geothermal HVAC can end up saving money long term due to lower utility bills, despite higher initial costs. And they’re more efficient than a standard system with a furnace and air conditioner. You can even secure rebates, tax credits and other federal incentives to lower costs for the installation process.
Geothermal systems don’t generate heat, instead using the Earth’s natural ambient temperature for climate control. You end up reducing your monthly utility bills, and geothermal systems can also last a lot longer. So long as you provide it with preventative maintenance, you can get 20 years from a geothermal heat pump and as much as 50+ years for an underground loop system.
Yes! Geothermal heat pumps are similar to traditional central heat pumps in that they are dual function systems capable of providing both heating and cooling. Even with this potentially confusing name, geothermal heat pumps are equally effective at cooling homes in a variety of climates. In fact, they’re one of the most efficient types of HVAC systems today!
A diagnostic fee, also known as a service call fee, is a typical charge levied by HVAC companies when a technician is sent out to your home to diagnose the issue plaguing your furnace or air conditioner. The service call charge covers the technician’s time, knowledge and travel expenses associated with determining the underlying cause of the problem. It’s basically a service fee for the technician’s professional inspection to identify the cause of the malfunction.
Think of it like visiting your doctor. They must do some preliminary tests or an examination to learn more about what’s wrong before recommending treatment. Similarly, the HVAC technician has to examine your system to determine the repair or maintenance course of action.
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