Geothermal Posts

Consider Geothermal Heating and Cooling for Better Home Efficiency

August 15th, 2016

It’s a recent advancement in home cooling and heating technology, but it’s been around long enough for engineers and technicians to perfect the manufacturing and installation process. Geothermal heating and cooling allows you to have efficient heating and air conditioning that lasts for decades to come.

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3 Reasons to Consider Geothermal Cooling

May 18th, 2015

As we head closer to summer, many people are turning their thoughts to air conditioning. If you are in the market for a new air conditioner, and being “green” is a priority to you, you may want to consider the installation of a geothermal system. Geothermal systems work very differently from other types of home air conditioning systems for several reasons, as we’ll explain below.

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Geothermal System Guide

October 28th, 2013

Geothermal systems serve as a viable alternative to traditional gas furnaces, using the ambient temperature in the ground itself to heat your home. They usually cost more to install than gas furnaces, and may require certain types of property…

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Is Geothermal a Good Cooling Option in Pittsburgh?

March 11th, 2013

Every year, thousands of homeowners are turning to geothermal heating and cooling for its highly-efficient, cost-reducing, and eco-friendly energy. It is very similar to how a heat pump works, and shares most of the same components.

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Pittsburgh Geothermal Question: Is Geothermal Installation Possible in My Yard?

February 11th, 2013

Geothermal systems are a terrific way to potentially reduce the amount of energy that you use to heat and cool your home. Most heating systems have to burn a fuel source in order to create heat. But geothermal systems actually use…

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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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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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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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Will Switching to Geothermal Save Me Money? A Question from Monroeville

November 7th, 2011

There are simply a ton of different types of heating systems you can have in your Monroeville home and they are each more appropriate in different situations. However, some are certainly always going to be cheaper to operate than others…

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