Geothermal Heating and Cooling Services in Fort Wayne, IN

Maximizing the energy efficiency of your home’s heating and cooling system is critical to comfort and functionality. Homeowners looking to take the best route to achieve that efficiency should look no further than the geothermal heating and cooling system. 

Home Comfort Experts is the leading choice for geothermal heating and cooling services from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Niles, Michigan, and beyond. The team at Home Comfort Experts is ready to bring their trusted expertise and experience with geothermal heating and cooling systems to your table.

How Does Geothermal Heating and Cooling Work?

Geothermal heating and cooling systems don’t burn resources for the indoor comfort they provide. Due to the lack of fuel consumption, geothermal systems are an environmentally friendly choice. The system transfers the existing heat from the ground and into the home as a means of heating.

During the colder months, heated liquid is pulled and transported to the unit. Once the heat reaches the refrigerant coils, heat is then distributed through a forced-air system. During the hotter months, the system removes heat from the home and transfers it into the ground.

Benefits of a Geothermal Heat Pump

Geothermal heat pumps are one of the most beneficial heating and cooling systems on the market. So what makes them so beneficial? Here are the noteworthy reasons why geothermal heat pumps could be the right choice for your home: 

Energy efficient

After a certain depth, the ground’s temperatures remain steady. Since geothermal heat pumps use consistent temperature levels and energy to transfer heat, they lead the pack when it comes to energy efficiency. Efficiency ratings can reach up to 500%.

Savings on utility bills

With superior energy efficiency comes even better savings. Compared to more traditional methods for heating and cooling, geothermal heat pumps can save you up to 70% on your utility bills.

Ditching fuel

With no reliance on various fuel types, you can say goodbye to carbon monoxide emissions, open flames, and fumes and odors.

Access to additional hot water

Captured heat from the geothermal heat pump can be used to heat the water of your home. This additional access to hot water can reduce your home’s hot water heating costs as well.

Lengthy lifespan and less maintenance

Geothermal heat pumps aren’t privy to the same exposures as traditional heating and cooling systems—in fact, they can last as long as 100 years. Furthermore, they require less maintenance and are easy to deal with in terms of upkeep.

Environmentally friendly

Since geothermal heat pumps rely on renewable energy, they’re much more beneficial to the environment.

Geothermal Heat Pump Installation

Interested in geothermal for your home? The team at Home Comfort Experts is ready to provide you with high-quality geothermal heat pump installation. We’ll walk you through all of the necessary considerations and prioritize the needs of your home to choose the best possible style and model. Once installation is complete, you can enjoy the numerous benefits of this revolutionary style of heating and cooling. 

Geothermal Heat Pump Repair Service

Like other types of heating and cooling systems, geothermal heat pumps require maintenance and repairs from time to time. At Home Comfort Experts, our professionals are trained and equipped to provide repairs for issues like: 

  • Scale buildup
  • Leaks
  • Broken or stuck valves
  • Motor issues
  • Broken or damaged fan blades
  • And more

If you suspect your home’s geothermal heat pump needs repair, trust Home Comfort Experts to fix the issue. 

Geothermal Heat Pump Replacement Service

If your geothermal heat pump is damaged beyond repair, no worries. Home Comfort Experts proudly offers geothermal heat pump replacement services to restore the heating and cooling capabilities you’ve known for years. 

Types of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems We Work With

Geothermal heat pumps come in a variety of styles. Differences between them often have to do with the placement of the system during installation. These are the types of geothermal heat pumps Home Comfort Experts works on: 

Horizontal System

Geothermal heat pump systems of this type are placed within a trench horizontally. Two pipes are placed side by side within the trench, one at 6 feet deep and another at 4 feet deep. Horizontal systems yield cost-effective installation and are perfect with open amounts of land.

Vertical System

Vertical systems consist of two pipes—20 feet apart and 100 to 400 feet deep—that are connected in a U-shape forming a loop at the bottom. This style of geothermal heat pump is especially advantageous for commercial properties.

Pond/Lake System

Pond/Lake systems are placed in a body of water where the unit exchanges heat with the water—not the ground. The system is connected to the building through a supply line pipe into the water where it’s coiled into circles.

Our Geothermal Heating and Cooling System Installation Process

Installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system is different from other methods. And so is the installation process. With Home Comfort Experts, installation goes as follows: 

1) Home Analysis and System Selection

First, we’ll analyze the energy considerations of your home. The analysis covers the size and thermal capabilities of your home, heating, and cooling needs, and local fuel costs. Once these factors have been determined, our team provides you with the recommendation best for your home and its needs. 

2) Loop Installation

After the system has been selected, the loops are installed. Installation of these loops can look different depending on if it’s a vertical or horizontal system. For horizontal systems, a trench is made; for vertical systems, holes are drilled. 

3) Connection to Home Module

Once the geothermal loop has been installed, it can be connected to the home’s module. 

4) Air Handling Cabinet Installation

Next, we’ll install the air handling cabinet. The cabinet can be installed within the home or with the heat pump. The air-handling cabinet houses the blower responsible for forcing air through the ductwork of your home. 

5) Addition of Liquid Solution 

The liquid solution, the combination of water and antifreeze mixture, is circulated through the underground loops for operation.  Once installation is complete, your home’s geothermal heating and cooling system is ready for operation.

Why Choose Us for Geothermal Heating and Cooling Needs

When you’re looking for the right provider of geothermal heating and cooling services, why Home Comfort Experts? We stand above the competition because our team is:

Client-focused
Dedicated to providing services backed by premier technicians
Committed to showing up on time
Equipped with the expertise, experience, and tools to perform the task at hand

By choosing Home Comfort Experts for your geothermal heating and cooling needs, and other services like furnace maintenance or mini-split solutions, you’re making a confident decision.

Contact Home Comfort Experts Today

Whether you’re interested in a geothermal system or your home’s unit needs repairs or replacement, choose Home Comfort Experts. Contact us today and experience the benefits of geothermal heating and cooling—we’re eager to provide your home with long-term and reliable solutions.
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Home Comfort Experts proudly offers geothermal heating and cooling services in four select locations and even more areas. Our locations include:

Whitley County, IN
Allen County, IN
Fulton County, IN
Berrien County, MI
Cass County, MI
St. Joseph County, MI
Elkhart County, IN
Marshall County, IN
La Porte County, IN
Kosciusko County, IN
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