In a few ways traditional air conditioners and geothermal heat pumps are the same. They both Move heat from inside a space to another, they both de-humidify the air increasing the thermal comfort.

However, they differ in many ways, geothermal heat pumps cost much less to operate and maintain. This is due to the fact that there are no atmospherically exposed components associated with a geothermal system On average traditional air conditioners cost 75% the original price to repair and maintain over a 12 year period, compared to a geothermal heat pump which cost less then 30% of that.

Geothermal systems can be 100%-400% efficient where as air conditions are 25%-75% efficient. This means for every kilowatt of paid for electricity you put in to a geothermal heat pump you get 1-4 kilowatts of free energy back. For every 1 kilowatt of energy that goes in to a traditional air conditioners you only receive about half back.

There are many tax credits and federal programs available to help with the cost of a geothermal system. Geothermal Pioneers have experts who specialize in ensuring that you get the maximum benefits out of these programs, free of charge with the purchase of any of our services.