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>

How often should I service my HVAC?

• <div><p>Your HVAC manufacturer will give you instructions on how often you should service your system. Have your unit professionally serviced at least once a year when in doubt. </p><p>Heat pump systems are different because they provide heating and cooling solutions for your home. In this case, you should have it serviced at least twice a year.</p></div>

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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Q: Should you run an ERV system all the time?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a better use of energy (and your money) NOT to run an ERV system all the time. Most experts recommend that you cycle your ERV system on and off throughout the year. However, the recommended advice could change based on your climate, the number of people in your home, the size and style of your home, and your heating and cooling system. Contact a local pro for more specific advice. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take for geothermal to pay for itself?

• <div><p>A geothermal heat pump system will take about <b>10 years</b> to pay for itself, and it has a life span of anywhere from about 25 to 50 years. Installing a geothermal heat pump will cost about $14,250 upfront, but it can reduce your energy bills by around 65% when compared to a conventional HVAC system. </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2016
I decided to make the purchase though I did not need all of the equipment. The TRITON 9000 RS Generator/Compressor/Welder machine was what I really had my eye on. I had never seen a machine with so many functions before. The 10,000 gas generator is the machine I needed the most, but the other...
AMP-American Multi-Products
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Reviewed in November 2015
Only took about an hour from the time I got there until oil change was done. The price you all charged me was great.
Stivers Ford Lincoln
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Reviewed in December 2014
Showed up the morning our water heater quit working. Gave me the options & I decided to replace the water heater I had. Probably could have saved money & tried to find the parts for a sears water heater, but 2 days before Christmas I decided to just replace it. He went & got a new one, had to...
WRENNS PLUMBING & HEATING INC
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Reviewed in February 2014
I have had Mark Zenk at Zenk's auto do quite a few different repairs on several cars over the last year, and he has always been competitive in pricing, given info to make choices, and prompt on everything from oil changes to wheel bearings to engine issues.
Zenk Auto - Sioux City
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Reviewed in January 2014
Did an excellent job, and even cleaned up the mess the old water heater made. Called them to my mother's home many months later for a different issue, and they were absolutely excellent. Would highly recommend Josh and his fellow employees. |
Morningside Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2013
Service was fine. Irritating that they always push synthetic oils/more frequent oil changes than required in the owner's manual for my car. They also push other unnecessary services. I keep going back for a fast oil change, but would not have anything else done there.
Jiffy Lube - Sioux City
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Reviewed in September 2013
Just went in for oil change and came out $200 poorer. I don't drive much but they said my tires needed to be rotated. My draughts car is rotated for free. Me, at Condon, paid a huge amount of money for regular service.
CONDON LEASING CO INC
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Reviewed in September 2013
Moffitt's Quick Lube service is wonderful. There's no apt needed, and they're quick. We've had both of our vehicles done there, and my son took his in last week. He knew he had some possible oil leakage, and they went out of their way to clean it up and try to remedy it, at no extra cost.
Moffitt's Inc
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Reviewed in June 2012
Our bathtub faucet needed replacing (was stuck in the "shower" mode, couldn't run a bath). We asked Speedy Rooter to come and evaluate what needed to be done. They came out and looked at it for free, quoted me $100 to replace the whole thing, and they came and did it with the week. Then about a...
Speedy Rooter
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Reviewed in March 2012
We have always used them. They clean up their mess. The water heater is working good.
Jasman Plumbing
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Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s a better use of energy (and your money) NOT to run an ERV system all the time. Most experts recommend that you cycle your ERV system on and off throughout the year. However, the recommended advice could change based on your climate, the number of people in your home, the size and style of your home, and your heating and cooling system. Contact a local pro for more specific advice.

A geothermal heat pump system will take about 10 years to pay for itself, and it has a life span of anywhere from about 25 to 50 years. Installing a geothermal heat pump will cost about $14,250 upfront, but it can reduce your energy bills by around 65% when compared to a conventional HVAC system.

Your HVAC manufacturer will give you instructions on how often you should service your system. Have your unit professionally serviced at least once a year when in doubt.

Heat pump systems are different because they provide heating and cooling solutions for your home. In this case, you should have it serviced at least twice a year.

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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