Keeping your home warm during the cooler months of the year is important. Some homeowners might be surprised to learn that there are a few other heating options available besides conventional heat pumps. One of these is geothermal heating. Below is more about how this type of heating works and a few of its benefits.

How Does Geothermal Heating Work?

Geothermal heating uses geothermal energy to heat a room. It absorbs about 50% of the sun’s energy and pushes it into heating pipes located underground. The water solution inside these pipes is then heated up and moved into your heat pump. Once it reaches the heat pump, the device will remove the heat from the water and send it to your home’s heating system. The geothermal heating until can be controlled with a thermostat.

The Benefits of Geothermal Heating

  • It is Energy-Efficient: One of the main benefits of geothermal heating is that it’s energy-efficient. It will use almost 50% less energy than conventional systems and needs only one electric power source to do so.
  • It Doesn’t Use Large Condenser Units: Many homeowners don’t like the large heating units installed in their residence because they take up so much space. Instead, geothermal heating units have pipes (known as loops) installed underground that lead to a small heat pump in your living space.
  • It Runs Quietly: When some heating units turn on they can be very loud. Geothermal heating units are somewhat quiet when they power on and run.
  • It Can Connect to Pools and Water Tanks: Another benefit is that a geothermal heat pump can connect your pool or water tank to heat the water. This can save you money because you won’t have to invest in a separate system to do so or use extra electricity for these devices to start up.

Are There Disadvantages?

While it comes with plenty of benefits, there are a few downsides of geothermal heating. It can be very expensive to install these units because you need to have pipes dug underground. Geothermal heating also has a few environmental concerns, such as causing large amounts of greenhouse gases to increase. This could cause slight pollution in the area.

Geothermal heating is ideal for those who want something energy efficient. If you want to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming chilly months, call Dale HCS, we can help. We’ll inspect your home’s heating system to ensure it’s functioning properly.