We’ve commented before on this blog about the importance of choosing a quality HVAC dealer to size and install the interior portion of your new geothermal system.  Yoders can recommend a reputable HVAC dealer if you are living in the Ohio, Pa, WV area  by contacting us at 330-852-4342.   

 However, if that is not the case, and you live outside our service area,  here are a few recommendations thanks to our friends at www.geothermalgenius.org .

 Questions to ask an HVAC geothermal contractor:

• Can you show me a few of your geothermal customers before and after utility bills? (They should be able to prove long term savings)
• How many geothermal systems have you installed in the past 10 years?
• Can you provide customer testimonials from customers who’ve had one of your geothermal systems for over 5 few years?
• Do you have some before and after images I can see of a yard which had a system installed?
• Do you do a heat/loss study on my home designing a  system to maintain an indoor temp of 72 degrees when outdoor temp is between 0-10 degrees (winter heating) and 75 degrees when the exterior temp is up to 95 degrees (summer cooling).

In addition, we at Yoders recommend gathering the following information  related to the exterior loop system

• Where in my yard will the loop system be placed?
• What loop installer will do the work?
• Has the loop installer installed more than 100 systems and been in the geothermal business more than 5 years –ask for references

 Geothermal takes more time, effort, training, & experience to install correctly… its not for every HVAC company to do.   If the contractor you’re currently dealing with does not seem comfortable with the geothermal process, they might not be the right company for you.

 Before you get talked into a new high efficiency air conditioner or furnace speak with an experienced geothermal company, look at cost of operation numbers – this will help you collect the necessary information for  you to make the best heating/cooling decision for your family