Common Misconceptions About Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Geothermal heating and cooling is not as common across the country as electric or gas heating, but in some regions of the country it is a power source that people rely on.

Because geothermal heating and cooling in Mabank, TX isn’t quite as ubiquitous as other types, it’s unsurprising that there are a variety of myths and misconceptions about it. Here are just a few examples of some of those misconceptions and the truths behind them.

MYTH: Geothermal HVAC systems are not a renewable energy system

Just because geothermal HVAC systems use electricity doesn’t mean they’re not a renewable system. They typically use only one unit of electricity, while they’re capable of moving up to five units of heating or cooling from underground and into a building. This makes geothermal HVAC quite an efficient system.

MYTH: Geothermal HVAC systems take up a lot of space

There’s a common misconception that geothermal HVAC systems need a lot of real estate for laying down piping. However, the loop for the piping can be buried vertically, which means you don’t need a whole lot of horizontal, above-ground surface area. In addition, if there is an aquifer in the area to tap into, you really only need a few square feet of space for the system.

MYTH: Geothermal HVAC heat pumps make a lot of noise

This is a common misconception, and it’s hard to understand why. Anyone who has been around a geothermal HVAC system knows it runs extremely quietly and there isn’t any equipment outside to be loud enough to bother neighboring properties.

MYTH: Geothermal systems have a relatively short lifespan

The earth loops used in geothermal systems can last for decades, even generations. The heat exchange equipment is protected indoors and can last for decades, and is inexpensive to replace once it actually becomes necessary to do so. The loops are the most expensive to install, but will rarely need to be replaced. If you’ve heard of such a system overheating at any point, this is likely because the system was improperly sized for the amount of energy it needed to provide.

MYTH: Geothermal HVAC systems are limited in their ability to deal with multiple loads

You may have heard the myth that geothermal systems have a hard time, for example, heating water, homes and other appliances (or a pool) all at once, but the truth is that so long as the system is properly designed for the level of heating and cooling output your home needs, there should be no issue with it handling these types of multiple loads.

MYTH: Geothermal HVAC systems require a lot of water

The truth is that geothermal systems actually do not consume any water. If you do tap into an aquifer to exchange heat with the earth, the water will be returned to that aquifer. There were older technologies that wasted water, but we have long since evolved past that point.

For more information about geothermal heating and cooling in Mabank, TX, contact Ken’s Comfort Zone Air Conditioning today.

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