Geothermal Heat Pumps: How Good Are They for Residential Use?

As energy costs keep getting higher, the demand for non-conventional, renewable, and cheaper sources of energy is at an all time high.

Two such energy sources that have made their way into our homes and commercial establishments, and have bought down costs are solar energy and geothermal energy.

Geothermal energy is being widely used to heat up homes and commercial establishments during winters. Geothermalheat pumps offer an energy efficient and effective alternative to conventional heating systems. Geothermal systems require one kilowatt /hour power to generate 12,000 BTU, while the other conventional systems require as much as 2.3 kilowatts per hour to generate the same amount of energy. According to HVAC experts, you can easily save up to 50% on your annual heating costs.

Geothermal heat pumps may require higher initial investment than the conventional heating systems, but they pay themselves off quickly in terms of low running costs and even lower energy bills. So, many homeowners are opting for geothermal heat pumps for their homes. Here are some advantages that geothermal heat pumps offer over other conventional heating systems:

• Installing a geothermal system requires high initial investment. However, the energy savings are considerable when compared to conventional heating systems. This means, you can recover your investment relatively quickly.
• According to some estimates you are generally able to recover your initial investment in a period of 4-8 years.
• Geothermal systems are environment friendly. There is no combustion in these systems, so there is no emission of conservatory gases.
• An important advantage of geothermal system is that it is much more durable than the conventional systems. The average life of a conventional system is about 10 years, whereas a geothermal system can last for about 50 years without requiring much maintenance and repair.
• Geothermal heat pumps operate very quietly.
• Geothermal systems do not ruin aesthetic appeal of the property where they are installed, because all pipes are laid underground and are not visible.
• These systems can also be used for heating water by getting a few attachments installed. This can further bring down the energy consumption in your home.

By getting a geothermal heat pump installed in your home, you would not only bring down your energy consumption, and eventually the expenditure on energy, but you will also take a step towards a greener environment. So, geothermal systems are not just good for your home, but also for the environment as a whole.

Contact Scott-Lee Heating Company today if you are interested in having a geothermal heat pump installed in your home. We can survey your home, look at its energy requirements, feasibility of geothermal installment, and let you know all about the systems, energy savings they bring in, and the initial investment required.

Call us today at (314) 756-9444