Geothermal AC Systems

Choosing conventional AC alternatives and heating alternatives has never been easier in Northeastern North Carolina. You can keep cool and warm while reducing your carbon footprint by just opting for sustainable green energy systems like geothermal. Geothermal heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been around since 1960 and are more advanced than ever.

Geothermal, in simple terms, mean harnessing the energy trapped within the earth’s surface. The layers in the ground always stay relatively constant at 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s often colder or warmer than the current air temperature. Geothermal AC systems and heating systems turn that green energy into AC alternatives and heating alternatives you can easily add to your home or commercial property.

How Geothermal Works

The earth’s energy is drawn into your building via a system of pipes. Some 12 to 400 feet below the surface, underground pipes circulate a water-refrigerant solution, which absorbs the heat and delivers it to a geothermal heat pump. The pump removes the heat and distributes it throughout your building.

During the summer, the heat pump works in the opposite direction, leaving you with a cooler home or business. This way, you get an earth-friendly heating system or an earth-friendly air conditioning unit in one. It just depends on the outside temperature.

So you get either earth-friendly air conditioning or ecological heating solutions in your home or office. Some earth-friendly heating units even warm up your water system so that you can take hot showers without damaging the environment. Contact Norris Mechanical, LLC to learn more.

Why Choose Geothermal

Besides giving you great AC alternatives and heating alternatives, geothermal heat pumps can last for 25 years and the underground pipes for more than 50 years. Another benefit is that geothermal energy is always on, 365 days a year, because it doesn’t rely on the sun or the wind. And according to the U.S. Department of Energy, using geothermal green energy over a 20-year span is equal to planting 120,000 acres of trees.

The biggest benefit to you personally is the huge savings on your electric bills. New geothermal AC systems cost approximately 20 to 50 percent less every month to operate. During the winter months, you can expect to save 30 to 60 percent off your heating bills, thanks to geothermal ecological heating solutions.

Because a geothermal system is a better option for the environment, another incentive to opt for a geothermal system is the possibility of receiving tax credits. In addition to the federal tax credit, you may also be eligible for state, local, and utility incentives, depending on your location. You can learn more about the tax incentives on the WaterFurnace website.

Norris Mechanical Offers Geothermal

Norris Mechanical has been in business since 1984. We were the first in the Outer Banks region, including Elizabeth City, to install earth-friendly heating and earth-friendly air conditioning units for our residential and commercial customers. We can do the same for you.

You don’t have to wait for your current HVAC system to fail before you start enjoying the benefits of geothermal heating alternatives. We can install a green energy system in your building, giving you affordable and ecological heating solutions that also deliver earth-friendly air conditioning. Our technicians are experts in geothermal heat pump installations; we’ll even recommend the best system for your situation and budget.

We use WaterFurnace products for geothermal systems, which are high-quality and provide ecological heating solutions without depending on fossil fuels. This creates a minimum impact on the environment. We service all makes and models of geothermal systems in the Outer Banks and Elizabeth City. Call (252) 491-2673 to find out if geothermal heating and AC alternatives fit your needs.