Is geothermal a
good fit for me?
Comfortable
Geothermal systems run at lower speeds for longer periods of time, keeping your home at a consistently comfortable temperature and humidity level all year without hot or cold spots.
Affordable
Geothermal pays for itself in just five to seven years with up to 70% savings annually on heating and cooling costs. And all geothermal installations receive a 26% energy tax credit in 2019.
Renewable
Geothermal is renewable and doesn't burn fossil fuels, so there are no CO2 emissions. Switching from conventional heating and cooling is the environmental equivalent of planting 750 trees (1 acre of trees).
Conventional HVAC vs. Geothermal
Geothermal systems perform with greater efficiency during severe temperature fluctuations outside, and require only one unit to heat and cool your home.
How geothermal pays for itself.
While geothermal's upfront cost is higher than a traditional HVAC unit, the system is so efficient that it can pay for itself in as little as 3.5 years. In many cases, the monthly cost of financing a new system and paying your new energy bill is less than what you're currently paying for with traditional HVAC.
Cost difference between geothermal and a new A/C + furnace | $4,500.00 |
Annual savings of geothermal vs. aging unit. (16 SEER¹/92 AFUE system².) | $1,416.00 |
Time to recoup initial investment. | Approx. 3.5 years |
Profit after 25 years (average life of GHP³) | $41,912.28 |
[1] SEER is Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. AFUE is Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency.
[2] GeoLink Design Studio based on 2500sq. ft. home in the Midwest. Electricity: $0.12/kWh, Natural Gas: $1.50/ccf, Annual Inflation: 2.18%
[3] US Department of Energy.
Investment
Geothermal vs. Other Heating & Cooling Sources
Source: https://geocomfort.com/geothermal-benefits
What you'll love about geothermal.
The most efficient heating and cooling system on earth
Without an outdoor unit, it's engineered to be as quiet as possible
Consistent temperature year-round
The most environmentally friendly system
Low maintenance
Freedom from fossil fuels
Extremely durable. Ground loops last as long as 100 years; indoor units up to 25 years