NP Environmental Blog: Archive for the ‘Geothermal’ Category

Our Guide: The Pros and Cons of Geothermal Heating and Cooling in New York

Monday, March 18th, 2024

Utica winters are notoriously harsh, and staying comfortable requires a reliable HVAC system. Geothermal heating and cooling is an increasingly popular option, but is it the right choice for you? This guide explores the pros and cons of geothermal in Utica, specifically considering their effectiveness in Upstate New York’s climate. We want to be very clear and factual so that homeowners have a good idea before they call for a new installation or to explore their available options.

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Mastering Geothermal Maintenance: A Guide to System Care

Monday, February 19th, 2024

Geothermal HVAC systems are known for their energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. However, to ensure these systems continue to operate at peak performance, regular geothermal maintenance in Ithaca, NY is essential. In this blog post, we’ll explore common maintenance tips for geothermal HVAC systems and emphasize the benefits of scheduling professional maintenance appointments.

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Tips for a Geothermal System Owner: HVAC and Water Heater Edition

Monday, February 5th, 2024

Owning a geothermal HVAC system and water heater brings numerous benefits, from energy efficiency to environmental sustainability. However, maximizing the performance and longevity of these systems requires some essential tips. In this blog post, we’ll explore key insights for geothermal HVAC system owners and provide valuable tips for running a geothermal water heater in Utica, NY.

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What Exactly Is Refrigerant?

Monday, 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!

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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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