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• <div><p>If a geothermal heat pump is installed correctly, then you shouldn’t have to worry about having a backup heat source such as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/furnace-and-heating-basics.htm">furnace</a> or oil boiler. However, there are geothermal systems installed that include a backup in case the heat pump fails due to extreme cold. This is simply a backup heat pump you’ll likely never need and not an alternative heat source.</p></div>

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Last update on December 07, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
He did a great job. As he was looking at the heat pump, I asked him if he thought I should purchase a new heat pump. He told me if my wife and I were his mom and dad, he said he would not recommend it until the unit had to be replaced. That was very helpful because our budget is not very good...
Cavalry Climate, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
The job of connecting to plumbing to my pool heater was excellent !!!
Coolray Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in March 2023
My dryer was running but not heating. Called and he was able to come out that same day. Found the problem (bad heating element) and was able to replace it on the spot with a one-year warranty. Service was polite and professional. Would highly recommend.
Hudson Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in August 2015
He worked hard in the heat and did a good job.
AlaPro Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2015
e My old heat pump has been in Michael's capable hands for 10 years. When i bought the house previous owners had 300 a month electric bill - i asked michael to check it out and he said wiring was wrong and fixed it - bill dropped $200 a month. He had helped me on another house - and took out...
Childress Heating & Air
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Reviewed in June 2014
The price is very good. They can get whatever tire you need in a very short period of time. High performance car no problem. They are very quick. They don’t double book. They do very good oil changes.
HAY TIRE PROS
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Reviewed in June 2014
I called Ron to help me with a leaking water heater. Unfortunately he is not licensed to practice in Shelby County and that is where I live. However..he told me how much a new water heater should cost, labor and all and what kind to ask for. I sure wish he could have come here.
Ron's Old Time Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Awesome! Great waiting area! No long wait or you can leave your car. Recommended a good battery and replaced old one after oil change! No problems since!! Great, friendly people.
EXPERT TIRE
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Reviewed in September 2013
Techs removed broken hot water heater and replaced with new heater. They even replaced the grease trap elbow under the kitchen sink at no charge.
Tracy Duncan Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2013
My son just started college and we gave him our old washer and dryer. I told the service man over the phone exactly what was wrong, that the dryer over heats under the drum and under the door it get so hot that you can not touch it. He put the dryer cord on and the dryer still over heats and he...
SMITH DRIVE IN APPL REPAIR
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Alabama Cooling and Heating

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Alabama Cooling and Heating

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36 years of experience

Your Comfort - Our Priority, Since 1992, our professional HVAC technicians have been making Your Comfort Our Priority. From routine maintenance and minor repairs to new system installation, we remain committed to providing you with air conditioning, heat pump, mini splits or gas furnace installation, maintenance, & repair services that you can depend on and trust. Our expert HVAC technicians are fully licensed and ready to serve you in Anniston, Pell City, Gadsden, Oxford, Jacksonville, Rainbow City, Atalla, Southside, Lincoln and Talladega.

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Gary R on August 2025

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Wheeler HVAC LLC

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Wheeler HVAC LLC

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timothy is incredibly friendly and easy to get in touch with. Another company had come out to diagnose my AC and claimed they fixed it, but when I got home, it still wasn't working. I reached out to Timothy around 9:00 pm just to ask about getting a diagnosis. He asked me a few questions, assured me he could fix it, and said he could come out that same night. He fixed it quickly, was honest, and answered all my questions. I will be using him for all our HVAC needs in the future and would highly reccomend him to anyone needing HVAC work done!"

Ashley J on August 2025

"Timothy is incredibly friendly and easy to get in touch with. Another company had come out to diagnose my AC and claimed they fixed it, but when I got home, it still wasn't working. I reached out to Timothy around 9:00 pm just to ask about getting a diagnosis. He asked me a few questions, assured me he could fix it, and said he could come out that same night. He fixed it quickly, was honest, and answered all my questions. I will be using him for all our HVAC needs in the future and would highly reccomend him to anyone needing HVAC work done!"

Ashley J on August 2025

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Indoor Solutions Inc

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Indoor Solutions Inc. is Columbus, Georgia's number one HVAC installation and service specialist.

Bryant's Heating and Cooling, INC

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Bryant's Heating and Cooling, INC

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Established in 1981 Howard Bryant started Bryant.s Heating and Cooling INC. Bryant's is a family own corporation and has been providing quality work every since. We are state licensed in Heating and Air and Refrigeration.

Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on system age, type, labor, and whether part replacements are necessary.

Geothermal systems provide energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and long-term sustainability with minimal environmental impact.

The most obvious downside is the high upfront cost of buying and installing one of these systems. Additionally, sometimes the system can take a longer time to heat than alternatives like a boiler. Also, if something goes wrong with the geothermal pump, repairs are often significantly more expensive than repairing traditional, above-ground heat pumps.

An evaporator or swamp cooler is a common alternative for small spaces. These coolers blow moist air into a space to help cool it down. They are more affordable than misters and use much less water. However, coolers will not have the same cooling effect as misters, cannot help plants survive the heat, and only reach a small area.

If a geothermal heat pump is installed correctly, then you shouldn’t have to worry about having a backup heat source such as a furnace or oil boiler. However, there are geothermal systems installed that include a backup in case the heat pump fails due to extreme cold. This is simply a backup heat pump you’ll likely never need and not an alternative heat source.

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