Do you need backup heat with geothermal?

• <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 October 17, 2025

Reviewed in October 2016
As usual the providers technician was prompt, courteous and efficient. Atchley remains our "go to" provider for our heating and air needs.
Atchley Air Conditioning & Heating
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Reviewed in November 2015
Our water heater leaked onto carpeting. I called Premier before noon and by 4pm, they had arrived and completed the work by cleaning up the water, shampooing the carpet and deodorizing the area. They left fans to finish the drying. We'll call them to clean the carpet in other rooms.
PREMIER CARPET CLEANING
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Reviewed in November 2013
Replaced computer board in heating unit.
Blaylock Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in August 2011
They came out inspected the coil on our air conditioner because there was a leak and the drain water was coming out from the bottom of a/c unit, they replaced the pan to find out that the coil it's self was the problem.. They ordered the new coil and installed it installation took 30 min from...
Double A Air Systems
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Reviewed in May 2011
he was quick and very knowledgeable about the heat pump system and how to maintain it .
All State Heating and Air
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Workman Heating and Air

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Workman Heating and Air

204 N 15th St

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Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, including optimizing settings and suggesting upgrades if needed.

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.

Most maintenance checks take 2-5 hours, though extensive repairs may take longer.

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.

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