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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Q: Are there energy-efficient measures taken during these services?

• <div><p>Yes, including optimizing settings and suggesting upgrades if needed.</p></div>

Q: What types of heat pumps are there?

• <div><p>There are three main types of heat pumps. An air-source heat pump system is the most common and has two parts&mdash;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&rsquo;t need ductwork to distribute the air. A geothermal heat pump system pulls heat from the ground to help heat your home. </p></div>

Q: Can I service my geothermal system myself?

• <div><p>DIY maintenance like filter cleaning is possible, but professional servicing ensures proper pressure, refrigerant levels, and loop performance.</p></div>

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>

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Reviewed in September 2018
He was able to come out in 24 hours to replace the water heater. He took care of the old water heater. Everything went smoothly.
Anytime Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in April 2017
The service was free. He offers a one time fee for a lifetime of oil changes. It's about the price of 5 oil changes, but it's for the lifetime of your vehicle, or as long as you own it. You can't hardly beat it. After the 5th oil change, they're all free. I appreciate them and they're great...
O'Kean Automotive Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2013
Diagnosed the problem with my heat pump, explained how the heat pump heats, cools and what my options were. The process went fine no problems, issues, or concerns.
Jim's Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in March 2012
They did a great job. This house was like a cottage and had just baseboard heater, so they had to do all the running of the pipes and everything. It was not replacing a different system, but was like a brand new system. We did a lot of looking in the Yellow Pages and getting quotes and comparing...
Nrg Mechanical LLC
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Reviewed in March 2011
the Job went very good. We were remodling home, so he came in and insullated from the outside of home because we were not removing sheet rock inside of home so removed the vinyl and cut small holes and blowed the insutlation in between each joint. He then went to the attic and sprayed and r-32 i...
DANVILLE INSULATING CO
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Reviewed in April 2009
Since we have a home warrenty that covers heating & AC I called the home warrenty company. The technician of the heating & AC contractor sent by the home warreny company had our upstairs AC up and cooling in a week. The compressor had been wired incorrectly preventing it form cooling. SUN...
Sun Air Conditioning & Heating
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Reviewed in April 2009
This was a home warrenty service call due to upstairs AC unit constantly on and not cooling. Our normal heating & AC service company tool me the compressor and coil of the upstairs unit needed to be replaced for $6,000. Ameri-Aire was the AC & heating service that our home warrenty company...
AMERI-AIRE HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in July 2005
THIS COMPANY WAS VERY BUSY BUT GOT TO US VERY QUICKLY. THEY FIXED THE HEATING ELEMENT AND WE WERE UP AND COOKING AGAIN. THEY WERE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT OUR OVEN AND DID A WONDERFUL JOB. THEY WERE FAST, FRIENDLY AND VERY POLITE.
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Yes, including optimizing settings and suggesting upgrades if needed.

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.

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.

DIY maintenance like filter cleaning is possible, but professional servicing ensures proper pressure, refrigerant levels, and loop performance.

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.

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