The Far Superior Geothermal Heat Pump
Most of us know about electric heat pumps but the new generation of geothermal, or ground source units, are just now gaining popularity. Few people are aware that geothermal heat pumps are even an option when it comes to their heating and cooling needs. These state-of-the-art heat pumps are just like the electric pumps providing continuous and even heat or cooling, but they are far more efficient at doing so.
So, if you are in need of a new heating/cooling system for your home or business, here are some reasons to consider purchasing a geothermal heat pump.
1. Geothermal or ground source heat pumps cool your home in the summer by removing excess heat and humidity from the home. This heat is then transferred to the earth through pipes buried in the ground where it naturally dissipates. The process is much quieter and less obtrusive than found in conventional heat pumps.
2. In the winter, geothermal units heat your home by forcing fluid through the pipes buried in the ground. This fluid picks up radiant heat coming from the ground. The heat absorbed by the liquid is then compressed within the geothermal heat pump in order to raise the temperature. The heat is then distributed throughout your home.
3. Geothermal heat pumps also offer the added advantage of providing homeowners with free or drastically reduced hot water. This savings alone can add up to hundreds, potentially thousands, of dollars during the lifetime of a geothermal heat pump.
4. Geothermal or ground source heat pumps are simply the most environmentally friendly heating and cooling units available today. Let’s face it—the environment is becoming a bigger and bigger issue for everyone. We are all looking for ways to use less energy and pollute less. Here again no other heating or cooling system can rival a geothermal heat pump when it comes to energy efficiency or cost effectiveness. So, not only are these heat pumps environmentally friendly, they ultimately cost less to operate and consume less energy while doing so.
5. In the long run, these new age heating and cooling units are proven to be the most cost effective option available. However, it is true that geothermal heat pumps will cost you more to purchase and install than other options. Depending on the location and cost of the other heating/cooling option, geothermal heat pumps can recover those added up-front costs within 6 or 7 years. From that point on, geothermal heat pumps will save you money over the other heating/cooling options each and every year it is in use.
Although geothermal heat pumps are more expensive to purchase and install, they become the less expensive heating and cooling option as time progresses. Therefore, even if you are planning to move in the next few years but need a heating/cooling system right away geothermal heat pumps may prove to be true selling points later on down the road. So, no matter what your plans for your home, installing a geothermal heat pump will always be a wise investment and provide you many worry-free years of heating and cooling comfort.
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