NP Environmental Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Utica’

Are Heat Pumps Viable in the Winter?

Monday, 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.

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Geothermal: A Cost Savings Breakdown

Monday, 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!

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

Monday, 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.

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