Debunking 3 Myths About Geothermal HVAC Systems in Tallahassee, FL

Geothermal HVAC systems are extremely powerful and efficient home comfort tools. Nevertheless, many people in Tallahassee, FL, continue to believe some frequently accepted myths about them. Let’s learn more about the truth behind these three myths about geothermal HVAC systems:

Only Work in Certain Regions

The amazing thing about geothermal HVAC systems is that they take advantage of the relatively moderate temperatures — not too hot and not too cold — that prevail a few feet underground to both cool and heat your home efficiently. These moderate underground temperatures exist in virtually all parts of the world regardless of what the above-ground climate happens to be like. Thus, a geothermal HVAC system can effectively cool and heat your home during any weather.

Can’t Install Them in the City

The key component of a geothermal HVAC system is an underground network of pipes called a loop. A mixture of water and coolant travels through these pipes, enabling heat exchange between the air in your home and the air underground. Installation teams can arrange these pipes in various patterns, but because they’re extensive, some think that you must live in a rural area with a lot of surrounding land for installation to even be possible.

This isn’t true. Even if you live in an urban environment, we can position your underground loop horizontally to not dig too far underground, vertically to not take up too much land area or whatever other combination is appropriate.

Geothermal HVAC Maintenance Is Difficult

Many people assume that since geothermal systems are underground, maintenance is difficult. Instead, the underground location of the pipes means that they’re not subject to corrosion and they can easily last for more than 50 years. This makes maintenance easier since there are fewer parts to look after and they have longer lifespans.

A series of old myths shouldn’t hold you back from reaping the abundant advantages that a geothermal HVAC system can bring to your Tallahassee, FL, home. Call Central Heating Consultants when you’re ready to invest in reputable geothermal installation services.

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