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>

How long do geothermal systems last?

• <div><p>You can expect a geothermal system to last for years. According to the <a href="https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/guide_to_geothermal_heat_pumps.pdf">Department of Energy, </a>the underground infrastructure for the heat pumps lasts about 25 to 50 years, which includes the pipes buried in the soil. The actual heat pump itself has a life span of around 25 years.</p></div>

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Top notch company - installed our new AC/Heating units two years ago. I was a bit pricey, but has performed flawlessly. Subsequent service calls have been reasonable and professional. Highly recommend.
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Water within my home is taking more time than prior in getting hot. Not really sure if it's the water heater or something else. This has occurred just recently and I'm interested in getting results. Joshua from RPX came out and told me i had a malfunctioning water heater. It was a build...
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Extremely prompt and professional. Cost was higher than expected but the work was top quality and replacement water heater is top of the line.
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Nick, Brenden and Austin were all very polite and professional. Nick installed my water heater and Brenden replaced all 3 toilets in my home. I would recommend them to anyone who needs a plumber. Great job.
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The plumber and his assistant were excellent, highly knowledgeable and very efficient. We will call them for our future plumbing needs to repair our water pump and hot water heater, when needed.
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I made an appointment to fix our heat pump which was not cooling and was running continuously. The serviceman contacted me prior to the appointment and arrived on time. He was a very well trained professional and found the problem quickly. After completion of the work, we discussed replacing...
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R M Estes Heating and Air has maintained my heat pump for over 15 years, as well as installing a new system approx 8 years ago. I have found them to be competent and trustworthy, and their costs reasonable.
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Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

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.

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

You can expect a geothermal system to last for years. According to the Department of Energy, the underground infrastructure for the heat pumps lasts about 25 to 50 years, which includes the pipes buried in the soil. The actual heat pump itself has a life span of around 25 years.

There are three main types of heat pumps. An air-source heat pump system is the most common and has two parts—an indoor air handler unit and an outdoor heat pump unit. A ductless heat pump system functions similarly to an air-source heat pump system but doesn’t need ductwork to distribute the air. A geothermal heat pump system pulls heat from the ground to help heat your home.

Regular inspections, loop flushing, and checking heat exchangers help extend system lifespan.

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