My hubby and I were initially scared off by the startup cost of a geothermal heat pump, and this type of system is considerably more extravagant than a more conventional alternative.
The big expense is due to the underground loop system.
To bury the pipes in the backyard requires big machinery and a good deal of excavation; However, these pipes are warrantied for fifty years and can be expected to provide around one hundred years of longevity, then because the heat pump is installed inside the home, it’s protected from the elements… Where most heat pumps last around ten to twelve years, a geothermal equipment constantly operates reliably for upwards of twenty years, and a geothermal heat pump is also the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly choice on the market. While the top-of-the-line boilers achieve around a 98% efficiency rating, a geothermal heat pump offers a 400% efficiency rating. This is because the system draws from the free and renewable energy source provided by the sun. The underground temperature remains constant year round. The geothermal heat pump pulls heat out of the ground and transfers it into the home, creating four units of energy for every one necessary to operate the equipment. The process is exceptionally quiet, safe and clean. There is no burning of fossil fuels, eliminating fumes, sizzling surfaces, carbon monoxide and all yellowhousehold gasses. When the weather warms up, the geothermal heat pump reverses the operation to pull heat out of the household and create a cooling effect. It’s helpful at handling excess humidity in the summer time and won’t overly dry out the air in the winter, but my fantastic friend and I further save cash by using the heat pump to generate a nearly free source of sizzling water. My fantastic friend and I have reuseed the expense of purchasing and installing the geothermal system in under five years.