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 16, 2025

Reviewed in October 2018
Everything went well. Not ready to do water heater, yet. Estimate seemed high, but only marginally.
Hedlund Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2014
Repair electrical, now car runs well, oil & filter with Amsoil was great.
Mike's Auto Care
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Reviewed in August 2012
We took the lawn mower home and half way through the first mowing, it locked up and quit. My husband called him and took the lawn mower back. Another month and a half went by and we have not heard from Mr. Kelly. We called him and asked about the status of the lawn mower, he said he was having...
Joe Kelley's Repair
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Reviewed in April 2012
If we went somewhere else who specializes in oil changes maybe we could get a better price. When I came in today they took off one of my wheels and realized I need to get a wheel changed as well. Whenever I go in there I can wait for a while and they are very accommodating.
Pauli Ford Mercury
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Reviewed in March 2012
Hager Fox Heating & Air Cond Co were out in November because the igniter on our furnace went out and they fixed it for us. My personal experience with them has been very good. In fact we are using them to put in a supplemental heating plus an air condition system. We are making the down...
Hager Fox Heating & Air Conditioning Co
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Reviewed in October 2011
I got the name of this company from my local hardware store and called and spoke with Gidget. After my initial contact, she called and made arrangements with my husband. We were very thrilled that someone would come after work so we didn't have to miss work. Joe was the person who came and...
K&B Heating-Cooling,LLC
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Reviewed in May 2011
In the fall of 2007 I paid about $1650 for heating oil for the furnace. The heating was all we used the oil for and everything else was and is electric. We had averaged about 600 gallons of heating oil per year for the past 15 years. I decided to look around for a better solution. Propane was...
D & R Heating & Cooling
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Pohl Oil Company

305 S Westphalia St

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Pohl Oil Company

305 S Westphalia St

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Additional location: 10945 W Grand River Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Holland Heating & Cooling Inc

Holland Heating & Cooling Inc

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

Additional phone numbers - (810) 664-4328, (810) 629-4328. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional Contact - Richard Holland. Cost is determined by the job.

"More than pleased with the work of installing a new furnace and ac unit done by Norm and Brock."

Sam C on October 2025

Additional phone numbers - (810) 664-4328, (810) 629-4328. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional Contact - Richard Holland. Cost is determined by the job.

"More than pleased with the work of installing a new furnace and ac unit done by Norm and Brock."

Sam C on October 2025

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.

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.

Leaks, poor airflow, reduced efficiency, and loop blockages are common problems requiring service.

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

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

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