How Do I Determine Whether Geothermal Heating and Cooling Is Right for My Olive Branch Home?

picture of house with geothermal loopIf there are still people out there who are unaware of the benefits of geothermal heating and cooling, you might very well inquire if they’ve been living underground. Of course, such people would more than likely miss the irony of your question, considering that the source of geothermal heating and cooling lies underground.

Anymore, though, most Olive Branch homeowners have heard at least something about the rewards of a geothermal HVAC system. More of them are mulling one over, too – either as a replacement or upgrade to their present system or as the system they install in that new home they’re building.

Thinking about going geothermal yourself? Well, the benefits certainly are appealing:

  • Swapping your old-fashioned HVAC system for a geothermal one could help you lower your heating and cooling costs by as much as 80 percent!
  • Geothermal heating and cooling systems are incredibly energy efficient. That, plus the fact that they work with the environment, not against it, make them the most environmentally friendly HVAC systems around.
  • With the options geothermal systems offer – package units, split systems, and duel-fuel systems, to begin with – you have a better chance of ensuring that the system you pick is the most efficient and effective for your Olive Branch home.
  • Geothermal heating and cooling systems are built for generations of faithful operation. The fact that they have fewer parts, require less maintenance, have vertical or horizontal loops installed underground or in ponds or wells, and call for the heat-exchange equipment to be sheltered indoors, out of the weather, definitely helps.
  • A geothermal heating and cooling system can be installed any time of the year. The weather and the temperature are no obstacle, and no extra fees are charged for “seasonal reasons.”
  • Almost no yard space is required for a geothermal heating and cooling system. And what space is required is unobtrusive; your home and landscaping will lose none of the “curb appeal” you strive to keep up.
  • Finally, geothermal heating and cooling systems are becoming more and more feasible from a cost perspective – even in the (one would hope) temporary absence of federal tax credits and rebates. Refinements in system design and manufacturing processes as well as increased competition in the marketplace are what’s helping drive costs down.
 
That said, as tempting as all this is, a geothermal heating and cooling system is a hefty investment. Whether or not it’s the best investment for you depends not only on your bank account but also on such factors as the land space available for the heat-exchange loop and the current ductwork in your home if you’re retrofitting.

Before you consider replacing or retrofitting your current HVAC system with a geothermal system, get hold of the pros at Air & Heat Service Co.. We can help you make the best choice – and see that you get the optimal geothermal heating and cooling solution for your Olive Branch home.