Wisconsin winters make for a beautiful sight, and playing pond hockey is a high point of the season. However, you don’t want the cold following you into the house. That’s why many people now rely on a geothermal heat pump installation for warmth. Once complete, the system will save you money and make the winter melt away. 

How Do Geothermal Heat Pumps Work?

Traditional heat pumps convert the cold outside air into warm indoor air. The geothermal variety uses the natural heat that exists just below the surface of the earth. 

For geothermal heat pump installations, contractors bury a series of connected pipes in the ground near the home, called a loop. The loop circulates water (or a combination of water and antifreeze) to absorb heat from the soil's fluid. The loop concentrates the heat and transfers it to the home through traditional ductwork. 

What Are Their Benefits? 

Geothermal heat pumps can replace your current HVAC system. During the winter, they draw heat into the home from the earth, and in the summer, they remove it. The heat pump pulls the hot air from the house, depositing it into the ground, where the heat dissipates. Then, the loop circulates the cool air back to the home. 

Since the geothermal system uses renewable energy rather than fossil fuels, it’s safer and eco-friendly. By relying on a natural resource, the system uses little electricity, reducing energy use up to 72%. When installed, the geothermal system provides a federal tax credit of 26% in 2020 and 22% in 2021.

Wisconsin also offers a variety of incentives, tax credits, and rebates. When combining the state and federal benefits with the low operational costs and the sizable utility savings throughout the year, geothermal systems quickly pay for themselves. Soon enough, you’ll even experience a positive cash flow. 

Geothermal heat pumps provide efficiency and savings without sacrificing comfort. Once installed, they’ll offer the same quality of heating and cooling that you would experience with a traditional HVAC system.

Since the geothermal system is buried beneath the ground, it won’t diminish the home’s curb appeal or take weather damage, allowing the system to run properly for generations. Its indoor components are minimal—consisting of a fan, a compressor, and a pump. With routine preventative maintenance, they can last decades. 

Geothermal systems never use recycled air, which increases the overall indoor air quality of your home. This benefits everyone in the family, especially those prone to allergies or experiencing respiratory conditions.

A geothermal heat pump installation will keep your family comfortable while saving you money. When you’re ready to take advantage of all of its benefits, contact High Tech HVAC. They’re well known throughout Wisconsin Rapids, WI, for their 24/7 emergency services and their cost-effective preventative maintenance program. Since 1996, they’ve ensured that their clients stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. For more information on their residential and commercial services, visit their website. To schedule an estimate, call (715) 423-4881.