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If you’re building a new home or thinking of upgrading an existing HVAC system, you’re likely looking for the most cost-effective and energy-efficient option. For those interested in an environmentally friendly and efficient method, geothermal heating may be the right choice for you. Below, Cowboy’s Heating & Air in Miami Valley, OH, shares an introduction to geothermal energy to help you decide if it’s the right heating and cooling source for your family.

A Guide to Geothermal Heating & Cooling

Geothermal heating and cooling uses a series of pipes called loops to take advantage of the ambient underground temperature in your backyard. The loops contain a water- and earth-friendly anti-freeze solution that uses the ground temperature to efficiently regulate the environment in your home. This system may be installed to take advantage of a pond, lake, or well water, or it may be situated vertically or horizontally to use groundwater.

geothermalThe liquid mix circulates among the underground piping before heading into a heat pump in your home. Here, the liquid is heated or cooled further where it then adjusts the air temperature via air distribution systems or ductwork.

How Does It Benefit You?

This process may reduce your utility bills by as much as 80% because it doesn’t involve burning inefficient fossil fuels. Plus, you don’t have to do any demolition inside your house to install a geothermal system. This process requires digging in your yard, but signs of the installation can easily be hidden after completion with the help of sod or grass seed.

The Environmental Protection Agency calls geothermal heat “the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective system” for residential, public, and commercial uses. To talk about installing a geothermal HVAC system in your home, call the heating and cooling experts at Cowboy’s Heating & Air for a free estimate at (937) 604-1541. Visit the website to learn why the team examines soil types and geological conditions to improve your property’s geothermal potential.

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