AC&R has been offering geothermal systems since 1982. Our geothermal comfort systems can save home and business owners up to 70% on heating and air conditioning bills and reduce energy output by as much as 44%.
Did you know that heating, air conditioning and water heating together account for the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in North America? Thanks to geothermal systems, there’s a way you can help save the planet and save money, all while receiving the ultimate in comfort.
Homeowners who install geothermal systems are not only reducing their carbon footprint, they also save on their monthly utility bills. Geothermal systems, also known as geothermal heating and cooling systems use the renewable energy available from the earth to provide heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, without burning any fossil fuel.
The system operates by simply transferring energy via an earth loop connected to a geothermal unit inside the home. In winter, the system absorbs heat from the ground and transfers it to the home. In the summer, the process is reversed, collecting excess heat from the home and transferring it to the ground.
Homeowners who install geothermal systems are making a great contribution to the environment. Since these systems don’t need to burn fossil fuel to create heat, they generate no carbon dioxide, slashing greenhouse gas emissions compared to natural gas and oil furnace by about one pound for every hour of operation in a typical residential system.
Geothermal is affordable, too. Since it only depends on a small amount of electricity to power a compressor and small circulating pumps, it cuts the average home energy consumption by 25 to 60%. As a bonus, a hot water assist option can be provided that can save you up to 60% on your domestic hot water needs.
Geothermal systems also help reduce peak electricity demand in both heating and cooling seasons-by about 3kW to 4kW for a typically sized residential home.
This high overall performance has led the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to name geothermal as one of the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly technologies currently available.
Are you ready to learn more? Our team has the expertise necessary to recommend the best fit for your home. We also offer unmatched service and maintenance after the installation to ensure our customers can rest easy knowing they are being taken care of by the best in the business!