Geothermal Posts

How Does Geothermal Heating Work? A Pittsburgh Geothermal Installation Question

December 17th, 2012

Are you interested in a home heating and cooling option that will allow you to keep your home comfortable while drastically reducing the amount of energy that you use in doing so? Contact the home heating experts at Boehmer Heating & Cooling today…

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Boehmer Heating and Cooling’s Happy Pittsburgh Customers!

November 30th, 2012

“I am very pleased with your company and staff. I will always use you for any work I need. Your staff is very professional and courteous. Thank you.”

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Pittsburgh Geothermal Guide: Types of Loop Systems

April 23rd, 2012

Energy resources are changing rapidly. The conventional oil, gas and coal fuels are giving way to alternative sources like wind, solar and hydro. Geothermal energy is less understood by consumers, but potentially the most abundant source available…

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South Hills Geothermal Tip: Problems Caused by Poor Water Quality in Open Loop Systems

March 14th, 2012

As geothermal heating systems go, an open loop configuration can be an excellent choice in South Hills, provided the local geography supports it. Open loop systems work very effectively and efficiently because the deep water is held at an almost constant temperature year round.

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Cranberry Geothermal Installation Question: How Effective Is Geothermal Heating?

February 22nd, 2012

Geothermal heating is an efficient way to use the Earth’s natural resources to heat a building’s interior in Cranberry. But is it an effective way? Consider the cost of geothermal heating.

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Allison Park-Hampton Geothermal Installation Question: How is Geothermal Different than Other Heating Systems?

February 6th, 2012

There are many methods to heating a building in Allison Park-Hampton. Early methods included burning coal and wood. Today, sophisticated building controls call for more efficient means of heat – and a method gaining in popularity is geothermal heating.

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Bridgeville Geothermal Installation Guide: Components of a Geothermal Heating System

January 13th, 2012

A geothermal heating system for yor Bridgeville home has three basic components and some add-on ones as well. Its most distinguishing feature is the ground loops. The most common is the “closed” ground loop system….

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North Hills Heating Tip: Geothermal Myths

December 19th, 2011

As with any misunderstood technology, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions concerning geothermal heat pumps and how well they work in North Hills. While these types of systems certainly have their limitations…

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How Often Should I Have My Geothermal System Checked? A Tip from Pittsburgh

November 9th, 2011

The beauty of a geothermal system is that is requires very little maintenance from your Pittsburgh contractor. They have fewer mechanical components are than other heating systems – and most of these components are underground…

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