Geothermal Heating Benefits

Geothermal heating is a type of environmentally friendly energy powered by the earth itself. Because the ground absorbs the majority of thermal energy the earth receives in the form of sunlight, it remains a stable temperature just below the surface all year long. A series of pipes through which water circulates is placed into the ground.

The water is then heated or cooled by the energy within the earth, cycled into the home, and then the leftover is pushed back into the underground piping.

This method of heating is extremely efficient and a preferred method for more and more people today.

There are also a number of different benefits to geothermal heating, including the following.

1. Reduced Energy Bills.

Geothermal heating can save as much as 25% to 50% over conventional heating systems. A standard 2,000 ft home can be heated and cooled for as low as $1 per day.

Many families struggle with energy bills; geothermal heating can help alleviate some of the burden.

2. Eco Friendly

Geothermal heating is one of the most environmentally friendly methods of keeping a home comfortable. In fact, it’s recognized by the EPA as the most effective way of keeping a home heated or cooled. Using a geothermal energy system is the equivalent of planting 750 trees ore removing two cars from the road.

3. Free Hot Water

A geothermal heating system produces hot water that can be used by a Alexandria homeowner. This eliminates the need for the hot water heater to run, which reduces the amount of energy used in a home and lowers the costs of heating water.

While it won’t provide the total amount of hot water a home uses, roughly 70% of the average household hot water use will be covered by a geothermal heating system.

4. Longevity

A geothermal heating system can last more than 20 years if properly installed and maintained. This outstrips other systems by at least a decade.

While initial costs may be higher when installing the system, the investment is more valuable because it lasts longer and provides a better ROI than conventional heating and cooling systems.

While geothermal energy may seem like a unique way to provide comfort within a home, it’s the same system used in hot spring communities for hundreds of years.

With the environmental movement becoming bigger than ever before, Alexandria homeowners who wish to do their part and save a bit of money should look into investing into geothermal energy.

If you haven’t had your Alexandria, VA heating system checked out, there’s no better time than now to call Cyprus Heating and Cooling at (888) 775-5640.