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Air Source Heat Pumps and Conventional Heaters: The Difference

January 15th, 2024

When it comes to keeping our homes warm and cozy, the choice of heating system plays a pivotal role. Traditionally, conventional heaters like furnaces and boilers have been the go-to option. However, with advancements in technology and a growing concern for energy efficiency, air source heat pumps in Utica, NY have emerged as a popular alternative. In this blog post, we’ll explore the main differences between air source heat pumps and conventional heating systems, helping you make an informed choice for your home.

Troubleshooting a Geothermal Problem

January 7th, 2024

Geothermal heat pump systems offer an energy-efficient and eco-friendly way to heat and cool homes. These systems harness the Earth’s natural heat to provide comfort year-round. However, like any mechanical system, geothermal heat pumps can encounter problems over time. In this blog post, we will explore common signs that your geothermal heat pump system may be in disrepair. While we’ll cover the most frequent indicators of issues, it’s essential to understand that troubleshooting these problems may require professional geothermal repairs in Utica, NY.

What Exactly Is Refrigerant?

December 25th, 2023

Heat pumps of all shapes and sizes rely on one key factor in order to produce the comfortable temperatures you know and love. This factor is refrigerant, and it’s essentially the lifeblood of your system.

Without it, your heat pump would just be a glorified and oversized fan, pushing the same temperature of air from one location to another. Refrigerant is the material that can actually extract heat and deposit it in another location.

But how does refrigerant do this? And what exactly is it made of?

This is a great question, and it’s one that can differ depending on your heat pump, the year you’re reading this blog post, and other things. Just make sure that for any of your geothermal in Utica, NY, you work with the experts at NP Environmental!

Are Heat Pumps Viable in the Winter?

December 11th, 2023

This is such a great question, and it’s one that we get asked all the time. As new customers get acquainted with heat pump technology (thanks to legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act and other cost-saving programs), almost everyone does a quick online search to find out if a heat pump can work well during the winter.

Especially in our area where heating in Utica, NY is a huge priority during our frigid winters, some folks just opt for heating systems that run on fossil fuels because they don’t think a heat pump can handle the cold.

Not only is this further from the truth than it’s ever been, but we can prove to you right now that new heat pumps have the potential to be better for your home than a conventional furnace system–even when temperatures drop below freezing.

Geothermal: A Cost Savings Breakdown

November 27th, 2023

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You’ve probably heard many times how much you’d save if you had a geothermal heating and cooling system. From things like improved efficiency to a smaller carbon footprint, these phrases all mean various different things to different people. Unfortunately, with the cost of a geothermal heat pump, it can feel like a lot of homework before such a large investment.

We’re here to break that cycle. If you’re even remotely interested in a geothermal heating and cooling system for your home, then we’d like to introduce you to some of the amazing cost savings you might enjoy. Depending on whether you’ve got an older home, a home with new solar panels, or even a house that already has an air source heat pump, geothermal in Utica might be your ticket to saving a huge percentage of your comfort spending for the next few years.

Let’s get right into it!

Hydronic, Geothermal, or Air Source Heat Pumps: Major Differences

November 13th, 2023

Hydronic heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, air-source heat pumps… There are enough different types of heat pumps to make anyone’s head spin. How on Earth could you possibly figure out which one would be the most cost-effective or energy-efficient for your home?

Well, the truth is that a simple call to our team of engineers would do the trick. We’ve been providing geothermal installation in Utica, NY for years and we’ve got enough experience to help homeowners who are in unique situations. But for people who are not quite ready for that phone call, what should you do?

Heat pumps are complicated, but they’re not that complicated. Anyone with a bit of curiosity and a notebook nearby could learn about how each type of heat pump differs form one another. This blog will highlight three main heat pump types and will hopefully point you in the right direction.

Air or Ground Source Heat Pump: Which Is Right for Me?

October 20th, 2023

Where you get your heat from makes a huge difference in both your home efficiency and your comfort. For instance, conventional air source heat pumps are more efficient than other heating systems such as furnaces and boilers, but they’re not as efficient as ground source heat pumps. What they lack in efficiency, they make up for in affordability, since air is all around us and the installation isn’t very labor intensive.

For many of our customers, they’re in the midst of deciding which heat pump is the right one for them and they need assistance. We’re here to guide you from start to finish!

Let’s talk about the main question–whether an air or ground source heat pump is right for you.

Check Out Our Blog for Advice on All Things HVAC

October 15th, 2023

Be sure to bookmark the NP Environmental blog to start learning the ins and outs of HVAC.

We’ll regularly post energy saving tips, how-to’s on troubleshooting your systems, and breakdowns on even the most complex industry related terms and concepts.

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Welcome to Our New Blog!

October 15th, 2023

For our curious customers, we’ve got an entire blog designed to inform you of the latest and coolest new efficiency trends in the heating and air conditioning industry. We pride ourselves on being a resource for our customers and even curious fans who might want to learn more about geothermal technology, from new systems to air ducts and smart thermostats.

If you’re looking for in-depth information on one of the systems or services we offer, be sure to check out our other web pages and call our hotline to speak to a representative.

Contact NP Environmental, Utica, NY’s geothermal HVAC authority!