How does geothermal heating work?

With the price of home heating oil going through big fluctuations, more and more people are looking for more reliably affordable ways to heat their homes.

At the same time, everyone is growing more concerned about the environment and trying to minimize their own personal impact.

Geothermal systems satisfy both goals.

Although the outdoor temperature varies wildly throughout the year in our region, the temperature is relatively constant and comfortable just a few feet below the earth's surface. A geothermal heat pump uses pipes below ground to create warm air in the house in winter and cool air in the house in summer. These heat pumps don't consume fossil fuel, and they can reduce the cost of heating a home by as much as 70 percent.

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Different types of heating systems

One of the most frequent questions we get here is about the different types of heating systems, how they work and which system is best.

Unfortunately, there's no simple answer to that last question. So many factors figure in to choosing the right system for your home or building.

Efficiency is key. You obviously want to use the least amount of energy possible to get the most amount of heat. Today's high efficiency heating systems not only save in operating costs, but also save environmental resources.

You'll save the most money when you combine up-to-date energy efficient heating equipment with some common sense home tips:

Have Sure Temp install a programmable thermostat to change the temperature in your home automatically to a lower tempreture at night or when you are not home. Perform regular checks of possible draft sources, and address any problems immediately. You can save up to 2 percent on your heating bill for every degree you lower the thermostat.

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