The Benefits of a Geothermal System
Compared to conventional heating and cooling systems, geothermal systems offer the following
benefits:
- Lower heating and cooling costs. A geothermal system can cut your heating and cooling costs by as much as 25 to 50 percent compared to conventional systems.
- Environmentally friendly. Geothermal technology doesn't pollute like fuel oil, natural gas or propane systems. Geothermal is a renewable energy.
- Lower maintenance costs. All geothermal equipment is housed indoors, protecting it from the elements outdoors.
- Quiet operation The geothermal equipment installed by S&B Geothermal is insulated and placed on pads to minimize the noise and vibration from pumps. There is no noisy air conditioner outside your house.
- Longer life span. Geothermal equipment can last between 20-30 years, a longer life span than most furnaces and air conditioners. The ground loops are warranted for 50 years.
- Energy efficiency. A geothermal heat pump can move more than 3 units of energy for every single unit of electrical energy used to power the system.
- Safety.A geothermal heat pump does not burn fossil fuels so there are no risks of gas leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning.