If you are having new construction done, or need to replace your current HVAC system, you really should consider having a geothermal heat pump installed. While the initial cost is going to be higher than a traditional system, in the long run it will not only save you money but has other benefits too. Here are just a few of the advantages you will notice.

Lower Energy Bills

Because a heat pump does not actually create heat, you do not need any fossil fuels for it the way other heating systems do. It does take a bit of electricity to run the pump and fan, but again, the system is not creating cool or hot air. This will mean a tremendous savings on your heating and cooling bills. Most experts will tell you that the savings will be right around 40 percent per year. If you live in an area that is extremely hot in the summer and does not get below freezing all the time in the winter, you will probably see even more savings. Keep in mind, the temperature at five feet underground stays right around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This is more than cool enough to bring a hot home down to a comfortable temperature.

Safe and Eco-Friendly

Since no fossil fuels are burned, this type of HVAC system does not cause the addition of any pollutants into the air, water, or ground. This means that using a geothermal heat pump will help keep your family from breathing in chemicals and compounds that can cause illness and disease. There are no greenhouse gas emissions to deplete the ozone layer either. As an added bonus, it does not create a fire hazard as there is not any internal combustion going on.

Less Maintenance

Since there are not a lot of moving parts on a geothermal HVAC system, there is not a lot that can go wrong. There is very little maintenance required. This will save you the cost of expensive repairs. When you consider that the different parts of a geothermal unit can last anywhere from two to three times longer than a traditional system, you will not have to spend as much money replacing the system over the years you have the house.

A geothermal heat pump is a great way to save money on your heating an cooling bills. In addition, you will be doing something good for the earth too. For more information, contact professionals like C B Lucas Heating & Air Conditioning.