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: 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: 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: What are the benefits of geothermal heating and cooling?

• <div><p>Geothermal systems provide energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and long-term sustainability with minimal environmental impact.</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>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in March 2024
I do not hesitate to call Hawks for any heating and plumbing service. Hawks installed two high efficiency heat pump / furnace systems in our house two years ago. After planning, the work was completed within one day, all old equipment hauled away, and both areas left spotless. Both systems...
Hawks Plumbing & Heating, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
I never heard anything from this company as guess not a big enough job to be considered to work for as had a ceiling fan, 2 heater fans in my bathrooms, and 25 light switches that need to be changed out
McKee Electric Co.
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Reviewed in January 2015
The experience was great. Bill Wichita wrote the estimate, worked with me on the location of the duct work, the heat pump, etc. his team was on the job when they said they would be, they were professional and didn't leave a mess behind when they left the site each day.
Wichita Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in April 2014
we called them to get a estimate in march 2014.they worked around my late work hours. Bob came out to give us an estimate he was punctual and polite. I told him what I wanted 2 new heat vents humidifier and a/c on the day he came to install at the last minute we changed the place the a/c unit...
DERBY'S HEATING & AIR INC
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Reviewed in September 2013
I went in for a basic oil change and Duane (at 21st and Cornhusker) mentioned that my headlights had a fog over them and they must be hard to drive with at night. He showed me the product and procedure they use to restore the headlight lens and guaranteed it would work. About 1 hour later I...
Graham Tire Co
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Reviewed in March 2013
I called 5 different deck construction company's. I had to leave a message for all 5, and left the same message to each one , briefly describing a large wrap around deck. The only one that responded was 4-D Decks. Darian came to us a few days later. He was very professional providing us with...
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Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

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

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

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

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.

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.

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