Regardless of whether you’re constructing a new home or updating your current abode, the choice to install either a common HVAC system or geothermal heating and cooling can be a difficult one. It’s hardly ever the case that Fort Wayne people don’t see the positive aspects of geothermal. What’s not to be thrilled with, after all, about a technology that heats and cools your home naturally without fossil fuels and combustion, that has few mechanical parts, that demands little maintenance, that can keep on working efficiently for 30 to 50 years or so, and that can slash energy bills by as much as 70 percent or more?
No, homeowners’ initial objections to going geothermal often have to do with these five fears:
- Fear of High Up-Front Costs.
- Fear of “Too Little Too Late” Return on Investment.
- Fear That the Technology Is Still “Unproven.”
- Fear That Geothermal Heating and Cooling Might Not Be the Right Alternative.
- Fear of Scarce Dealer Support and Service.
Let’s study these fears one by one.
Fear of High Up-Front Costs. This isn’t entirely unreasonable; geothermal’s up-front costs are high, particularly regarding the installation of ground loops. But given the life of a geothermal system – far longer than the life of other kinds of heating and cooling systems, make no mistake! – opting for geothermal is an investment in long-term energy efficiency and comfortable living. You’d replace a new boiler, for instance, at least once before you’d have to overhaul or replace any component of a geothermal system. Furthermore, with an ordinary system, you’re paying for electricity from the grid or for oil to burn, and those costs are rising continually. Geothermal energy is renewable energy that saves you money in the short term and boosts the resale value of your home in the long term.
Fear of “Too Little Too Late” Return on Investment. The return on investment in most geothermal systems is at least 10 percent. What this says is that, for each dollar you invest, you’ll save 10 percent per year for as long as you have your system. The savings will begin as soon as it’s online, too.
Fear That the Technology Is As Yet “Unproven.” Beyond any doubt, modern geothermal technology has proven itself repeatedly in inumerable installations here in Fort Wayne, across the continent, and around the world since first introduced in the late 1940s. Circumstances such as the increased demand for renewable energy and efficient, cost-effective space-conditioning systems have contributed to making the geothermal industry one of the fastest-growing in the 21st century. Obviously, a smaller and smaller number of homeowners have qualms] about opting for a geothermal system. They’re discovering that geothermal technology is far more efficient and reliable than standard high-efficiency gas furnaces and whole-house air conditioners.
Fear That Geothermal Heating and Cooling Might Not Be the Most Advantageous Alternative. Financial considerations do indeed come into play here. You’d be well advised to compare renewable-energy technology with that using conventional energy sources and appraise the general costs and ROI of each. If your home is situated on enough land area to accommodate the ground loops, geothermal will likely present itself as the best alternative – for the reasons given above.
Fear of Limited Dealer Support and Service. We can dispense with this fear right here and now. J. O. Mory Inc is a respected Fort Wayne geothermal dealer, installer, and service provider. We’ll work hand in hand with you from the beginning, and we’ll be there to cover your geothermal system’s every maintenance and service need for as long as it’s yours.
All you really need fear is not being able to enjoy all the comfort, efficiency, energy-bill savings, and tranquility a geothermal heating and cooling system provides. Contact the geothermal experts at J. O. Mory Inc today!