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St. Louis Homeowners Eager to Reap the Benefits of Geothermal Heating and Cooling
More and more homeowners are replacing or combining their traditional heating and cooling systems with geothermal. This case study reveals how one installer in St. Louis is providing the benefits of … -
IBS: Benefits of geothermal (Video)
The benefits of geothermal heating and cooling are vast, providing energy efficiency and a comfortable home. -
Top 5 reasons to choose geothermal
Yesterday, I received four calls from customers inquiring about geothermal heatpump systems. They all were considering the geo option and wanted to understand the entire process and learn all the … -
What is a closed-loop system and where can it be located?
The closed-loop is the outdoor portion of a geothermal heat pump system. Basically, it is a continuous closed circuit made of polyethylene pipe. The pipe carries a water/antifreeze mixture to and … -
Does the underground pipe system really work in geothermal?
For some people just getting interested in geothermal, how well it can condition a home can almost seem like a miracle. It is natural that some are skeptical. Actually, the technology and practice of … -
Which type of geothermal system is the least expensive to retrofit?
This topic is very broad and the answers can branch off in many directions. So, to start, here is a short list of practices that can lower your retrofit install costs: Cheap equipment, HVAC … -
Will I have to add insulation to my new home if I install a geothermal system?
Since its been such a hot summer here, I'm going to answer this question with an relevant analogy. Think of a professionally installed geothermal heat pump as a bowl of delicious, smooth ice cream … -
Use tax credits to buy a geothermal system
Informed homeowners desire the many real benefits of using a geothermal system to condition their living space. They crave the greatly reduced utility bills, the quiet operation and the elimination … -
Top 10 ProudGreenHome articles for July
Everything from Brad Pitt to decorating the HGTV Green Home and tips to help improve your summer landscape were among the top headlines on ProudGreenHome in July. -
How long is a geothermal payback period?
Some things in life are certain — death, taxes and I will never get better at golf. The answer to the payback period question is not one of these things. The needed input contains many … -
Calculate your geothermal payback period
Is it worth it to get a geothermal system for your home? Calculate the variables and you can easily determine the payback period for a geothermal system. Consider sizing and correct installation … -
5 Things to ask when shopping for a geothermal contractor
If you are like many of us, you are baking in this sweltering summer heat. It is taking a toll on us and really putting a strain on our current HVAC systems. If your old system goes kaput and you …
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