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: Do services include refrigerant checks?

• <div><p>Yes, technicians check refrigerant levels, loop performance, and system calibration for peak efficiency.</p></div>

Q: Do services include eco-friendly options?

• <div><p>Yes, many providers offer organic or eco-friendly treatments. Confirm availability with your contractor.</p></div>

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

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

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>

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Verified Reviews for Heating Oil Service pros in Clarkston, WA

*The Angi rating for Heating Oil Service companies in Clarkston, WA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Heating Oil Service needs.

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Last update on November 17, 2025

Reviewed in October 2015
The oil change was done without authorization, I wait for the car computer to let me know when to change oil. The computer was not reset for the next oil change.
Kresky Auto Repair & Electric Inc
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Reviewed in April 2014
Very outstanding work. He took the time to explain all out our heating system and the thermostat. Also, he set and recommended the proper energy savings for our heater, too. I would recommend them again. Excellent job.
Peninsula Heat
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Reviewed in March 2014
My brother bought a new heat pump and I still have oil heat. The job was completed in a timely manner and on the day and time that we had arranged. This company recently took over servicing oil furnaces and I was happy they could do this job for us.
ACTIONAIRE INC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Car ready before promised. Loaner was provided and warmed up before giving it to me. I also have all my oil changes done with this dealer. The always provide me with a report on systems such as tire wear, brakes percentage of wear, and possible future maintenance. There is never any pressure...
Wilder Toyota Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
A group of really nice, professional people. I got rides to and from my home while the services were being done. Average prices, great waiting area complete with cookies, coffee and a massaging chair! Their my auto repair guys for sure. Oh, and they even wash your car as part of the oil...
I-5 Toyota Scion
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Reviewed in September 2013
From the initial phone call to the completed installation everything went great. This was the first time my wife and I used Noble Plumbng and Heating and we couldn't be more satisfied. To my way of thinking Richard is a professional in every sense of the word and his years of experience...
Noble Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in July 2013
Timely response. Professional job. Didn't push the upsale to replace the as old but working water heater to far. Price was on the high side
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2013
We called and set an appointment for a complete inspection and service on our heat-pump system. The serviceman was very punctual, friendly.and extremely knowledgeable of the system. This was our first service since purchasing the house and I asked several questions regarding the heat-pump. He...
Air Flo Heating Inc
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Reviewed in December 2012
We returned it twice and still had oil on the garage floor. See above.
SEQUIM AUTO CLINIC AUTO REPAIR
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Reviewed in December 2012
I got our vehicle to the shop at the appointed time. Was given a ride home by the shop manager. Picked up the vehicle in the afternoon and was provided with details of the work done, and the work needed to be done, plus cost estimate, to correct the oil leak. I've taken our vehicles to Rudy's...
Rudy's Automotive
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Rock Solid Electric LLC

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Rock Solid Electric LLC

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very honest., they estimated 2 hours and were spot on. Everything was clean when they left. The invoice was half of what was quoted because as Joseph said, you don't know what your getting into until you actually see the what is needed. I would highly recommend this company ð D Barry"

Douglas B on July 2023

"Very honest., they estimated 2 hours and were spot on. Everything was clean when they left. The invoice was half of what was quoted because as Joseph said, you don't know what your getting into until you actually see the what is needed. I would highly recommend this company ð D Barry"

Douglas B on July 2023

Mike's Heating and Air Conditioning

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Mike's Heating and Air Conditioning

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45 years of experience

Mike's Heating has been in business since 1980 and we employee 60 highly trained mechanics. We do residential and commercial with all divisions.

Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

Yes, technicians check refrigerant levels, loop performance, and system calibration for peak efficiency.

Yes, many providers offer organic or eco-friendly treatments. Confirm availability with your contractor.

Yes, including optimizing settings and suggesting upgrades if needed.

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.

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.

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