How long does a good HVAC last?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-havc-last.htm">HVAC systems usually last between 10 and 30 years</a>, with most having a lifespan of around 20 years. Factors that impact a unit’s life expectancy include which brand you choose, how often you use it, and how well you maintain it. To make sure yours lasts as long as possible, make sure to keep it clean and schedule an annual service with an HVAC technician.</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: Are there downsides to using a geothermal heat pump for floor heating?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: How much does geothermal system servicing cost?

• <div><p>Service costs range from $200 to $1,500, depending on maintenance needs, system age, and labor.</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 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 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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Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

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.

HVAC systems usually last between 10 and 30 years, with most having a lifespan of around 20 years. Factors that impact a unit’s life expectancy include which brand you choose, how often you use it, and how well you maintain it. To make sure yours lasts as long as possible, make sure to keep it clean and schedule an annual service with an HVAC technician.

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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