Ground source heat pumps provide heating, air conditioning, and, if so equipped, supply the house with hot water. They are smaller than a traditional heating/cooling unit and can easily be retrofitted into any home. The mechanical components are safely located underground or within the home – which eliminates fears of vandalism or theft. With extreme durability the parts can last a generation and require very little maintenance. These systems do not have fans, so instead of hearing and feeling blasts of air, you will enjoy a quiet, consistent temperature throughout the day. Geothermal heat pumps can even improve your health and reduce allergies because they excel at humidity control, thus there is a reduced chance for mold and mildew growth.

In addition to being practical and providing a luxurious atmosphere, geothermal heat pumps are exceptionally good for the environment and extremely safe. These systems do not have on-site emissions or flammable materials. By eliminating any combustion you do not have to worry about fumes, odors, or carbon monoxide in your home. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, if just 100,000 homes converted to a geothermal heating and cooling system, carbon dioxide emissions could be reduced by 880 million pounds. Currently, atmospheric CO2 is 30% higher than it was 200 years ago and if not reduced can cause serious detrimental global impacts. Geothermal technology offers a wonderful solution to lowering these greenhouse gases.

There has never been a better time to invest in a geothermal heat pump system. Contrary to popular belief, geothermal units are surprisingly affordable and save you more and more money over time. While investing in a geothermal unit is initially more expensive than a traditional system, the annual savings on energy bills more than compensates for the initial output and you can usually expect full payback in three to five years. With efficiency ratings at least three times higher than other heating and cooling systems it is estimated that you can save between 30 to 70% on heating and cooling costs. Also, recent Congressional legislation has provided a 30% tax credit for the installed cost of a residential heat pump system, no cap.

When you consider the durability, comfort, cleanliness, and energy savings it is obvious why the government has endorsed them as the best systems for temperature control!

2) THANK GOD I’m not the only person who talks to her child like a dog. I constantly find myself saying “Tyler… Tyler… drop it” or “Sit Tyler, sit”. Yeesh.
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I thought of you & Maddie a lot this weekend. My 5 wk old nephew, Colin, had emergency surgery yesterday morning to fix the the muscle between his stomach & small intestine. Basically nothing was going through so it all came up. He was losing weight like crazy. Anyway he was in the PICU yesterday & looking at all the wires & tubes & listening to all of those monitors, I just kept thinking of all that little Maddie went through in her short life. God willing Colin gets to come home tomorrow & everything will be fine, but for those little ones whose problems aren’t so simple to fix, my heart breaks for them. And for parents like you who have to watch them go through it. I can’t even imagine what you’ve gone through. I kissed Colin a million times before I left tonight. So very grateful that he’s getting better & at the same time so very sad that little Maddie never got that chance. But because of you & Maddie, I appreciate all five of my nephews & the precious moments I get to spend with them even more now. Thank you & especially to Maddie for giving me that gift.

Thinking of you.

An absolute angel that fell to earth…