If you've been comparing residential HVAC systems, you've probably come across geothermal options. These use heat provided naturally by the earth to deliver warm or cool air to your property. They do tend to be slightly more expensive than traditional systems, but they also offer a wide range of benefits that can make them more than worth the investment.
With that in mind, here are just five reasons to think about adding a geothermal HVAC system to your home.
1. Efficient Performance
Geothermal systems might have a relatively high upfront cost, but they can help you save significant sums over time, especially when your air conditioning or heating system will be in frequent use. That's because geothermal systems are extremely efficient, consuming just a fraction of the energy used by traditional systems. This doesn't just help lower your monthly bills — it's also great for reducing your carbon footprint, especially since geothermal energy comes from a sustainable and renewable source.
2. Quiet Operation
Most heating and cooling systems create a fair amount of noise, but geothermal systems are the exception. The noisy outdoor condensing units used for most central air conditioning systems are not required for geothermal energy, so you can enjoy a cool environment without being disrupted by the noise of a conventional system.
3. Long Lifespan
In many ways, the technology used for geothermal HVAC systems is more advanced than that used for conventional systems. However, the equipment itself tends to be much simpler. There are far fewer moving parts that can wear out, and the lack of an outdoor unit means these systems are less vulnerable to weather, debris and vandalism. As such, geothermal systems generally last a refreshingly long time before needing to be replaced or repaired.
4. Better Air Quality
If anyone in your household suffers from allergies, conventional HVAC systems can prove problematic. Since they need to bring in outdoor air to supply ventilation and energy, outdoor pollutants will also be drawn into the property. In contrast, geothermal pumps do not need to bring in outdoor air.
5. Even Temperature
Geothermal HVAC systems tend to run a continuous but low cycle of air rather than being turned on and off according to changing needs. That's great for residents since hot and cold air will be distributed more evenly around a property. This means you'll mostly eliminate the hot and cold zones usually created by other heating and cooling systems.
Contact an air conditioning system installation contractor for more information.
