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: What factors affect servicing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on system age, type, labor, and whether part replacements are necessary.</p></div>

Q: Can I stay in my home if there's a coolant leak?

• <div><p>While it's generally safe to stay in a home with a coolant leak if your home is properly ventilated, it's important to have a professional come out to assess the situation right away. You should evacuate your home if you notice any powerful fumes. Additionally, you should leave your home if you are experiencing headaches or dizziness.</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>

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Reviewed in January 2018
I have been buying furnaces from All Weather for 15 years, and it doesn't get any better than this when it comes to customer service and installation. Yesterday I had them install a new gas furnace at our place of business, and the install went perfect! Trenton and Trey did an awesome job...
All Weather Heating & Cooling Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2017
First. They were asked to do one thing only. They were asked to remove the vinyl floor covering so that my handyman could inspect the flooring underneath. Yet they went way beyond that and then asked my handyman to sign a document giving them permission to do what they had not been asked to do....
PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION & REMODELING
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Reviewed in August 2014
It went vey well. The crew was on time.....they were very polite and professional. They had to go from the backdoor through the living room to get to the crawl space in our attic. They were extremely quiet and took extreme care while moving things in and out. They also vacuumed up all from...
CHEHALIS SHEET METAL HEATING & COOLING & ROOFING
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Reviewed in April 2014
It could well have been just my interaction with the technician who brought out a dead mouse on the filter just to tell me that I had been remiss at changing the filters. In my opinion he should have located how the mouse got into the heating system in the first place. I would not really like...
Peninsula Heat
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Reviewed in March 2014
My puppy was very scared of water before he worked with Beth, the owner of Happy Tails Resort and Spa. She has a large heated indoor swimming pool where she has been helping to de-sensitize him and make him less scared of water. She also works with animals that have injuries or are elderly. She...
Beth Meyer
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Reviewed in July 2012
DAVE'S HEATING and COOLING SVC has been servicing our heating and cooling unit. They have great customer service. I have never had any complaints with them.
DAVE'S HEATING & COOLING SVC
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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.

Costs depend on system age, type, labor, and whether part replacements are necessary.

While it's generally safe to stay in a home with a coolant leak if your home is properly ventilated, it's important to have a professional come out to assess the situation right away. You should evacuate your home if you notice any powerful fumes. Additionally, you should leave your home if you are experiencing headaches or dizziness.

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

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