Geothermal Heating and Cooling Services in Bucks County

Throughout Doylestown, Ottsville, upper-to-mid-Bucks County, and the surrounding areas, Cooper Mechanical is a trusted and reliable company that provides the community with expert HVAC and plumbing services. We also specialize in geothermal heat pump installation and repair. Learn more about geothermal heating and cooling and the services offered at Cooper Mechanical.

What Is Geothermal Heating and Cooling?

Geothermal cooling and heating systems are designed to harvest natural ground properties to deliver heat and cool air to your home or business. This is different from other heating systems that use fossil fuels or other methods. This makes geothermal systems a more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient option for heating and cooling your space. A geothermal heat pump works by taking energy that’s collected under the frost line, which can be found underneath the earth’s surface, approximately 4 feet down. This area maintains a stable temperature throughout the year, and it naturally stores energy from the sun’s UV rays.

To access this energy, professionals dig vertical bores into the ground and install a piping loop which allows energy to be transferred from the ground to geothermal heating and cooling equipment installed in your home or business. To keep your home cool during the summer, your system works to take heat out of the home and disperses it underground or in your water storage tank. To heat your home during the winter, geothermal systems use heat transfer fluid to take heat from the ground and pipe it inside, into your geothermal equipment.

Benefits of Geothermal Heating and Cooling

There are many benefits to installing a geothermal heating and cooling system, including:

Efficiency

Installing a geothermal system in your home or business can work to heat and cool your space more efficiently than traditional HVAC systems because of the technology it uses to transfer energy. Because geothermal systems use the earth’s naturally-made energy, they can more efficiently provide heat and cool air to your home or business.  Not only can it effectively keep your home or business at a comfortable temperature, but it can also provide energy to heat water, in place of a standard water heater.

Save Money on Heating and Cooling Costs

Geothermal systems are run by renewable energy, meaning while electricity is used to turn on the equipment, the earth’s energy generates the power to actually heat and cool your building. In turn, this can help homeowners and business owners save money on monthly energy bills. Installing a geothermal system can also be a more environmentally friendly way to keep your home or business comfortable. Other systems use fossil fuels, like oil, propane, and natural gas or use all electric power. Those types of systems fluctuate in price, making it harder for homeowners and business owners to predict monthly expenses. And as we all know, over the last few years, those prices have steadily increased.

Although the upfront cost of installing a geothermal system in your home or business is higher than a conventional system because of the construction work that needs to be completed outdoors as well as the piping and installation of the indoor geothermal equipment, it definitely helps save money in the long run.

In addition, generous federal tax credits are currently offered to entice homeowners and business owners to take advantage of this highly efficient and environmentally-friendly technology.  It is worthwhile to consult with a tax professional to learn the money-saving details and consider whether geothermal heat pumps are a good comfort solution for your site.

Less Wear and Tear Means Longer Life Expectancy

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are installed indoors which helps preserve parts and components because they aren’t impacted by snow, severe thunderstorms, hail, or other damaging weather conditions.  The indoor equipment usually lasts an average of 25 years before needing replacement as long as yearly routine maintenance is performed to keep the system in good shape so it can perform at its best.  Of course, the air filter must be replaced on a regular basis, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

What’s more, since the underground components are made of durable PVC material, they can last up to 50 years or longer without needing repairs or experiencing maintenance issues.

Geothermal systems use the Earth’s natural resources to heat the inside air in the winter, and conversely, cool the air in the summer