Why You Should Invest in Geothermal Energy for Your Home
May 22nd, 2017Geothermal heating and cooling uses renewable energy for a specific task, cooling or heating a home, and it’s an investment that leads to big savings.
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Consider Geothermal Heating and Cooling for Better Home Efficiency
August 15th, 2016It’s a recent advancement in home cooling and heating technology, but it’s been around long enough for engineers and technicians to perfect the manufacturing and installation process. Geothermal heating and cooling allows you to have efficient heating and air conditioning that lasts for decades to come.
Is Geothermal Heating and Cooling the Right Option for You?
February 15th, 2016You’re in the market for a brand new heating and cooling system. Maybe it’s because the old one has finally broken down. Maybe you’re worried about the efficiency of your current system. Or perhaps you’ve just purchased a new home, and you’d like to compare your options.
How Does a Geothermal System Heat?
November 23rd, 2015It can be hard to imagine how any heating system works without generating a flame of some sort, or using electricity to power a heating element. But there is a device that heats using refrigerant: the heat pump. And in a geothermal system, the ground-source heat pump is one of the key components of the system.
3 Reasons to Consider Geothermal Cooling
May 18th, 2015As we head closer to summer, many people are turning their thoughts to air conditioning. If you are in the market for a new air conditioner, and being “green” is a priority to you, you may want to consider the installation of a geothermal system. Geothermal systems work very differently from other types of home air conditioning systems for several reasons, as we’ll explain below.
Common Misunderstandings About Geothermal Systems
September 10th, 2014Geothermal systems aren’t new, but they have become more popular over the last few years with homeowners as technology has made them more accessible. The concept of geothermal heating and cooling– using the Earth’s steady temperature to heat and cool homes – can sometimes lead to misunderstandings about how the system is installed and operates.
Geothermal System Guide
October 28th, 2013Geothermal systems serve as a viable alternative to traditional gas furnaces, using the ambient temperature in the ground itself to heat your home. They usually cost more to install than gas furnaces, and may require certain types of property…
Is Geothermal a Good Cooling Option in Pittsburgh?
March 11th, 2013Every year, thousands of homeowners are turning to geothermal heating and cooling for its highly-efficient, cost-reducing, and eco-friendly energy. It is very similar to how a heat pump works, and shares most of the same components.
Pittsburgh Geothermal Question: Is Geothermal Installation Possible in My Yard?
February 11th, 2013Geothermal systems are a terrific way to potentially reduce the amount of energy that you use to heat and cool your home. Most heating systems have to burn a fuel source in order to create heat. But geothermal systems actually use…
How Does Geothermal Heating Work? A Pittsburgh Geothermal Installation Question
December 17th, 2012Are you interested in a home heating and cooling option that will allow you to keep your home comfortable while drastically reducing the amount of energy that you use in doing so? Contact the home heating experts at Boehmer Heating & Cooling today…
