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: 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: 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: 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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Reviewed in December 2018
Worst Dr visit ever ! The Weirton pain clinic does not care about people in pain ! I have had cronic pain for over 20 years and I was turned away and told that I couldn't come back because I used CBD oil for pain relief. I took lots of paper work - x rays from doctors showing that I was in pain...
Jorge Roig MD
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Reviewed in February 2018
Tire installation no problem. They did not find a gas leak and did the oil change. Reasonable charge for both.
LAVALETTE TRUCK & AUTO
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Reviewed in January 2017
It took 2 weaks to get my truck into shop. I asked if he could check out were i was having a coolant leak. They were sapossed to let me know were it was leaking and how much the cost to fix it was instead of contacting me with a price they just replaced the water pump and hoses and double...
MARK JOHN'S TRANSMISSION REPR
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Reviewed in January 2015
Friends have indicated that they do good work but the customer service can be questionable. My own personal experience was them leaving one of their vans in my apartment parking lot, directly in front of my car, while they worked on a house up the hill. They had me blocked in, late for...
DOORS UNLIMITED INC
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Reviewed in November 2014
Jeff Nau was great...came out and assessed my needs and what I wanted, and then ordered the water heater for me. It was a bit expensive, as it is the top of the line and propane with electronic ignition, but it was fine although a bit higher priced than what I had initially expected. When the...
Lou W Nau Inc
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Reviewed in May 2014
We had no heat. A worker for this company came, analyzed the problem, and then left for a short while to get the part. He returned expeditiously and fixed it. No more problems.
OASIS & MILLER PLUMBING HTG
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Reviewed in September 2013
Great job! Being a Honda Civic, access to the alternator is terrible so it took them a little longer to do it than they thought. However, labor cost was very reasonable. Car works fine now. I have used American Tire for all my oil changes, brakes and tires for over 6 years and have never...
American Tire & Auto
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Reviewed in June 2013
We have used Mark's Heating and cooling for all our HVAC needs as well as to replace a hot water tank. He is a great person to work with, tells it like it is, and gives you options to choose from based on your financial situation. He was able to and quot;rechargeand quot; our dying AC unit the...
MARK'S HEATING & COOLING
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Heating Oil questions, answered by experts

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

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.

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

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

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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