Last updated 4 hours 12 minutes ago
Geothermal heating is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment and lower heating and cooling costs year-round. This innovative system works because the earth maintains a steady temperature that is cooler than the air temperature in summer but warmer in the winter. In the summer, a heat pump draws heat out of your home and dissipates it throughout the ground through tubes filled with water. In the winter, the system reverses: the pump draws heat from the ground into your home.
This method of heating and cooling is very efficient and uses little electricity, which saves you money. If you’re interested in geothermal heating, here is a list of signs it might be the right choice for your home.
- You have a backyard. The network of tubes that makes geothermal heating possible requires some space. It is possible to place the tubes vertically under your home, but this requires more digging and can be very expensive.
- Your home is well-insulated. Older homes don’t do well with geothermal heating, simply because they don’t hold the heat in very efficiently. If your home is newer or well-insulated, geothermal heating is a great choice and will keep your home at a very comfortable temperature, no matter the season.
- You want to decrease your dependence on fossil fuels. Geothermal heating will lower your energy bills and save you money, and you’ll know that you’re doing your part to conserve natural resources.
Geothermal heating allows you to take advantage of the earth’s natural heat while saving money. If you’re interesting in replacing your current heating and cooling system with an efficient, money-saving geothermal heat pump, Rusk Heating & Cooling can help. We install and service geothermal heat pumps in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. Call us at (859) 448-4000 to set up a consultation!
Last updated 6 days ago
In this video, a homeowner tells us about his experience with geothermal heating. Although he originally installed it in order to save money, there are many other benefits. For example, the geothermal energy heating and cooling unit is quiet and very low-maintenance, and it provides even heating and cooling throughout his 5600-square-foot home. In addition to all these great features, a geothermal system is a great way to minimize use of natural resources.
If you’re in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, Rusk Heating & Cooling can install a geothermal heating and cooling system in your home. The temperate climate of this area is ideal for geothermal energy, and we think you’ll enjoy the savings on your energy bill. To get started, call us at (859) 448-4000.
Last updated 13 days ago
Heat pumps are a great way to save money on your heating and cooling bills. These unique machines are not like traditional heating and cooling systems. Instead of creating hot or cold air, heat pumps simply transfer existing heat into or out of your house.
Efficiency
Heat pumps use thirty to fifty percent less energy than furnaces, and they are also much cheaper to operate. This is possible because heat pumps don’t create heat, which is a very energy-intensive process. Instead, they pull heat from the air outside—even cold air contains useful heat and energy—and transfer it into your home. To cool your home, heat pumps reverse the process, moving hot air from inside to outside. Some heat pumps use geothermal energy, which draws energy from the earth instead of the air. This transfer of energy requires little energy and is comparatively inexpensive. In fact, a heat pump could cut your monthly energy bill by hundreds of dollars.
Consistent Heating
Unlike furnaces and air conditioners, heat pumps produce even heating and cooling. There are no hot or cold spots in a house that uses a heat pump; rather, all rooms have the same pleasant temperature. Additionally, because they don’t produce heat, heat pumps don’t dry out the air in the winter.
Peace of Mind
Heat pumps have fewer moving parts, so they require little maintenance. A check-up every two years is usually sufficient. They don’t produce carbon monoxide, a potentially deadly gas. There is also no risk of fire, since there is no creation of heat. Heat pumps are safe, quiet, and easy to maintain, making them ideal for busy families.
If you’re ready to switch to a heat pump for your heating and cooling needs, Rusk Heating & Cooling can help you pick the unit that’s right for your home and install it for you. Call (859) 448-4000 for more information about these money- and energy-saving devices!
Last updated 1 month ago
Winter can be expensive for many homeowners, especially when temperatures drop below freezing. Saving money while keeping your home comfortable can seem like a battle, but there are ways to have both your comfort and lower utility bills with the right practices in heating your home.
Read below to learn more about the measures you can take in partnership with your Rusk Heating and Cooling to maintain a temperature that is comfortable for you and your family but doesn’t break the bank.
- Invest in a programmable thermostat. Using a thermostat that you can program is one of the best ways to save money on your heating costs. Ask your furnace dealer to show you how to operate your thermostat for optimal results. Using today's programmable thermostats, you can set your home at 68 degrees or lower while you are away, and have your furnace turn on about an hour before you arrive home at a setting a few degrees warmer for your comfort.
- Install a high-efficiency furnace. This is especially sound advice if you have an older furnace that is nearing or beyond its recommended lifespan. As HVAC equipment ages, it tends to experience a drop in efficiency as individual components wear. Installing a brand-new furnace will offer returns as your home's efficiency improves.
- Have your home's ductwork inspected. Leaky ductwork can waste almost 25 percent of the heat energy generated by your furnace, resulting in very high utility bills. It also allows foreign particles to enter your HVAC system, which compromises your indoor air quality. Having your ducts sealed by a professional furnace repair technician will boost the efficiency of your furnace, cut down on energy loss, and lower your utility bills.
These are only a few ways in which you can take action to lower your home's heating costs this winter. If you would like to learn more, contact Rusk Heating, Cooling & Geothermal at (859) 431-4040 today.
Last updated 1 month ago
Winter is here so it’s essential to make sure that your home is as energy-efficient as possible. Follow these links to learn more about why you should have your air ducts cleaned professionally, and how you can get a federal tax credit for energy efficiency. Contact Rusk Heating & Cooling at (859) 448-4000 for more information.
