Once a rarity, geothermal HVAC units are rapidly growing in popularity as more Okeana, Indiana, homeowners learn about their benefits. Geothermal HVAC units are energy-efficient, last a long time, use clean, renewable energy, and operate quietly.
Energy Efficient
Geothermal systems are among the most energy-efficient heating and cooling systems available today. According to the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association, geothermal heat pumps cut energy consumption by 20% to 50%. They are about 60% more efficient than a traditional furnace and about 30% more efficient than a traditional air conditioner. These energy savings can result in drastically lower utility bills over the lifespan of the unit.
Last a Long Time
Most of the major components of a geothermal unit are buried underground where they’re protected from damage. This helps give the outdoor components an average life expectancy of about 50 years. It’s also common for the majority of the outside components to have 50-year warranties. The interior unit that houses the components located inside your home typically lasts 20 to 25 years. These remarkable life expectancies make them one of the longest-lasting heating and cooling systems on the market today.
Takes Advantage of Clean, Renewable Energy
Geothermal units are an environmentally friendly heating and cooling system. They don’t burn fossil fuels, and they use very little energy to power the pump that moves heat energy in and out of your home. By using a renewable underground energy source to heat and cool, they have a relatively small impact on the environment.
Quiet Operation
Since the outdoor components of geothermal units are underground, they don’t have noisy outdoor compressor fans, resulting in extremely quiet operation. When the interior unit runs, it sounds similar to the humming noise of a refrigerator.
Are you interested in learning more about geothermal heating and cooling systems? Give the HVAC experts at Western Hills Heating and Air Conditioning a call today at 812-227-3001. We’d love to answer any questions you may have.
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