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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Reviewed in November 2025
Diversified is my first call when there's heating or cooling to be fixed or installed. They're always very punctual and go out of their way to do a great job!
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES N.A. LLC.
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Reviewed in May 2025
Great job, well done. All new American Standard furnace/AC/Heat Pump.
Ellendale Heating & Cooling, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Great customer service! Elite Comfort Heating and Cooling serviced all of my 4 houses ! Did an outstanding job! I truly recommend!
Elite Comfort Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in January 2014
Contacted Conners Plumbing & Heating to come out and inspect our 12 year old leaking hot water heater to determine whether a replacement was needed. Dave was quickly able to determine that a replacement was necessary. Pricing was discussed, we obtained additional quotes, and ultimately decided...
Connors Plumbing & Heating Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
The previous owner had been billed for installation of a new furnace and venting. Maybe that happened sometime in the 1960's but not in this century. That company would not even come out and inspect the work we were being billed for. We called Mand M Heating, they came out at the time...
M & M HEATING & AIR LLC
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Reviewed in October 2012
Mr Hemann came out and inspected the chimney and fireplace, he said the chimney was in great shape and did not require cleaning but noticed that the hot water heater exhaust pipe had some corrosion and suggested that a roofing and heating company be contacted. Since we had never used a fireplace...
Hemann Chimney Sweeping
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Reviewed in September 2010
We called Barnes Plumbing because two of our radiators were not heating properly. Mike came out and turned one of our radiator valves fully open and explained how to check the others in the house. He did not charge us and he took time to explain how our heating system works. We would...
Barnes Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in October 2007
They worked very quickly (probably from using the Pex pipe), and kept us on schedule. The framer couldnt build the portions until the water heater was moved, and the plumber couldnt rough-in the supply lines until the framing was in place. Both accommodated the other so it was all done well and...
Norblom Plumbing
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Most maintenance checks take 2-5 hours, though extensive repairs may take longer.

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.

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.

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.

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

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