Geothermal Heat Pump Services in McMurray, PA
Geothermal Heat Pump Services in Washington County
Geothermal energy is the heat from the earth and is found most anywhere, including here in the McMurray area. Because the earth remains at a consistent temperature just below its surface, geothermal heat pumps can utilize the planet’s energy to heat and cool your Pennsylvania home. No matter if you live in a climate with fluctuating temperatures or somewhere with a more steady temperature, the temperature below the surface remains relatively stable.
At Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, we love the efficiency and environmental friendliness of geothermal heat pumps. Our licensed professionals are well-trained in their installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance.
By tapping into the earth’s energy, you can heat and cool your home while using less energy than a typical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The first 10 feet or so of ground beneath the surface maintains a temperature between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This is perfect for geothermal heat pumps.
What Is a Geothermal Heat Pump?
Instead of burning fossil fuels like more traditional heating and cooling systems, geothermal heat pumps simply transfer heat from the earth to your McMurray home and back out. These types of heat pumps can save you 30 to 70 percent on your energy bill over the first five to 10 years.
This works because your geothermal heat pump utilizes much less energy to reach whatever temperature you designate on your home’s thermostat when the starting point is 55 degrees Fahrenheit—the temperature just below the ground’s surface.
How Does Geothermal Work?
Geothermal HVAC systems transfer the earth’s energy to and from your house via a series of equipment and piping. A heat pump exchanger is a series of pipes called the “loop.” This loop of pipes is buried either vertically or horizontally in the ground, depending on your home’s geography.
A fluid—usually water mixed with environmentally friendly antifreeze—is circulated through the piping to absorb and dispel the heat from the ground. This heat is then extracted by the heat pump unit and delivered in or out of your home using conventional ductwork air-delivery systems.
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Geothermal Heat Pump Maintenance
Like all HVAC systems, your geothermal heat pump requires regular professional preventative maintenance to keep it working at peak energy-efficient levels. Our maintenance experts will inspect, clean, and tune up your system twice a year—once before the warmer weather hits and again before the cool temperatures are here.
Professional maintenance helps reduce unexpected and costly repairs, restores the geothermal heat pump’s efficiency, and helps extend its life expectancy. It will also keep you compliant with your manufacturer’s warranty.
Talk to a Valley Heating & Air Conditioning team member for information about participating in our maintenance agreement plan, Big On Service Plan. We can save you money and help manage your maintenance.
If you have any questions about geothermal heat pumps or would like to talk with one of our professionals about one, call (724) 750-6422 today or contact us online. Our team is always available to help you here in the McMurray, PA, area.
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