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Pricing a Geothermal System
If you're thinking about installing a geothermal system, the initial cost is certainly one of the factors that plays a role in the decision-making process. Although geothermal heating and cooling will probably save you money in the long run, it is more expensive than conventional systems. The equipment isn't much more expensive, its the underground portion known as the loop-field which adds to upfront cost. Consumers should first become acquainted with the geothermal installation process to ...
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Furnace Replacement in a Pinch
My Furnace is Dying, What are my options?
The furnace service technician has just left your house and he left you with terrible news – your furnace needs to be replaced. While the threat of having no heat tomorrow morning can cause you to make a haste decision about replacing your furnace, remember this is a decision that you only make once every 15 years. Its time to put some thought into what it best for you in the future. Can you afford to pay high-energy bills for another few decade ...
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I Live in a Mountainous Region; is it Possible to Install a Geothermal Heat Pump?
Installing a geothermal heating system requires contractors to drill holes hundreds of feet into the earth. The drilling may pose as a problem for some homeowners, who live in a mountainous region. Usually drilling into rocky soil can be more costly that most homeowners are willing to spend. However, there are alternatives to drilling straight down into the earth. A geothermal heating ground loop can be installed horizontally, instead of the traditional vertical loop. In installing a horizontal ...
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How to Find a Qualified Geothermal Contractor
Investing your money in a geothermal heating system can be scary, especially when you don't know what to look for in an installer. In order to ease your uncertainty, here are some helpful tips into finding your local qualified geothermal heating contractor:
1) Certification by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) or by a geothermal heat pump manufacture. Before installing a geothermal heat pump system, it is important that the contractor has the proper certificatio ...
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The 4 Steps of Geothermal Heat Pump Installation
Step 1: Get a Quote
An independent Heating and Cooling contractor (HVAC Contractor) will come to your house to give you a quote (see our article How to Find a Qualified Geothermal Contractor to find the best contractor in your area). Your quote will be based on the size of unit and loop field required.
What determines the size of my unit and loop field?
First of all, the unit is the system that is installed inside your home while the loop field is the area of piping that will be inst ...
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