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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Reviewed in November 2017
Beverly Plumbing is our preferred plumbing and heating team. Work is always performed in a timely matter by a professional team. A+ work at great prices.
Beverly Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2016
Mike came out late at night and replaced the igniter on our furnace. He has also come out on the weekend and fixed the hot water heater. Always nice and respectable always offers great service !
ACCURATE HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in March 2015
Awful!!! They have no idea what they are doing when it comes to heat pumps! They aren't even listed as doing heat pump work but the previous owners warranty company called them out to fix the problems. In the process of buying our home the inspection showed that the two heat pumps were...
John & John Associates Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
Love the place it is really inviting. All the employees are courteous. Love the chocolate you receive with your oil change. If you are looking for a unique experience this is it. Affordable and fun.
Erin's Pit Stop
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Reviewed in January 2014
Technician arrived on time and was professional. I purchased a coupon for the furnace inspection. Additional services for both the furnace and water heater that were quoted were very expensive when compared to other companies. I needed to have the water heater replaced and a 2nd technician was...
Service Plus Heating Cooling Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2013
We bought a series of oil changes for one yr time line. When time came to the end of the series they would not change the oil under the plan.
Burger Chrysler Jeep Inc
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Reviewed in July 2012
We bought a house in November 2008, and by about March 2009, the water heater was leaking. I called DL Brown and they were able to come the next day (even though we had a backup water heater and it wasn't urgent). Dan picked up the water heater we had purchased from the supplier, removed the old...
D L Brown Plumbing Contractor Inc
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Costs depend on system age, type, labor, and whether part replacements are necessary.

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.

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.

Service costs range from $200 to $1,500, depending on maintenance needs, system age, and labor.

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.

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