Many people are interested in using geothermal HVAC when they hear all of the benefits it offers. This term refers to the geothermal heating, cooling, and ventilation system in your home using energy that is stored inside the ground for heating and cooling your home. By using this system, the heating, ventilation, and also air conditioning system will offer you benefits from the free and also renewable geothermal energy from the environment. You can save a lot of your money and also help save the environment when using this type of HVAC system on your residential property.

The surface of the earth will be a natural heat accumulator. The heat stored below the frost line can be extracted by using the pipe loop system and also a powerful heat pump. All loops can be laid horizontally and vertically for absorbing the heat from the ground. The mixture of water and antifreeze solution will circulate through the loops around the system.
 
The loops are going to carry the heated liquid to your property where the heat pump is placed. The heat pump will extract the heat from the liquid and push it to the geothermal HVAC system. Then, the system will distribute the heat throughout the house. The water will circulate back to the loop system for repeating the same procedure.

There are a lot of benefits that you can get from this energy. Geothermal power is renewable, free, and sustainable. Geothermal energy will provide your household with the best free heating and cooling methods for your hot water supply and air conditioning system. The source of this geothermal energy is renewable, so you can save a lot of money by cutting down your utility costs. Affordable utility costs can be one of the most important benefits that you can get from this type of energy.
 
Although the geothermal energy is commonly associated with the healing process, you also need to take a look at the potential of the cooling system. In the cooling mode, the heat extracted from the inside of your home will be replaced with the cool air from the ground. Earth has a constant temperature all year round, so it can act as a heat sink in the summer season.
 
Using geothermal energy will also allow you to get an incentive or rebate from the government. This incentive from the government can help you earn some money by using geothermal energy. The rebate will pay you a constant rate for about 20 years from the registration date. The rate will depend on what system you are going to use in your property. Different states may also have a different policy for determining the overall incentives for their citizens. You can call us for asking about the potential incentives that you can receive by installing this geothermal HVAC unit for your residential property in Connecticut or read here.
 
Installing the geothermal HVAC unit can also help you reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the environment. If you care about the environment, you can start using the best geothermal HVAC unit for your property today. You can call us with any questions during operating hours. We will be happy to help you find the right solution for any of your HVAC needs in your home.

There are some important parts of your air conditioners that need to be maintained properly. If you want to take good care of your AC, you should take a look at the filters inside this unit. This filter needs to be cleaned regularly, to function normally. These filters play an important role in most air conditioning units.
 
These filters are going to improve the overall air circulation or airflow in your home. They can trap unwanted particles from the air, for example, dust, pet dander, mold spores, viruses, bacteria, etc. It is recommended for you to check your air filters at least once every 3 – 6 months. Replace them when they are broken or damaged for any reasons. Here are several types of filters that may be available on your air conditioner.
 
The best way to identify the size of filters you will need is to take a look at the current filter in your unit. Along the edges you will see writing that says something along the lines of 16x20x2, 20x20x1, etc.

Many air conditioners are going to use fiberglass filters. They are chosen because they are very affordable for most users. They can be used to reduce the overall installation cost of any air conditioner units in your home. Most affordable AC units are going to use fiberglass as their filters. However, these filters are not effective in trapping very small particles. The minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) from these filters is about 1 – 4. They can trap 80 percent of any particles which are larger than 50 microns, but 25 percent of any particles with 3 – 10 microns in size.

This is another category of filters that you can find on the market today and are very popular for people who want high end filtering. The mid-range pleated filters are usually rated between MERV 5 – 8. They are going to trap the majority of small particles, such as airborne pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and any other particles with 5 microns in size. You can find these filters in many AC units across North America. These pleated filters are suitable for you who have mild pet or dust allergies. You can prevent further symptoms of the allergies when using these pleated filters in your home.

Many AC units are going to use electrostatic filters on their units. They are ranging from MERV 2 – 10. Most electrostatic filters usually have self-charging fibers. They will attract particles from the air without tightening the weave around the filters. This system will allow the air to pass through these filters efficiently while making these filters be able to trap any small particles with 1 – 3 microns. Electrostatic filters are suitable for you who want to have better filtration with a good airflow system around your AC units.

​HEPA filters are commonly found in many expensive AC units with a highly efficient system. These HEPA filters come with a MERV rating of 17 – 20. These impressive filters will be able to trap more than 95 percent of small particles, such as viruses, bacteria, asbestos, fine dust, molds, and any other small particles with about 0.3 microns in size. However, these HEPA filters will restrict the airflow drastically.
 
Many other filters are available on the market now. When you are planning to replace the filters on your AC units, you can find your specific filters from nearby home improvement stores, websites, marketplace sites, etc. You will be able to find many different filters from different brands that are popular among many homeowners. Make sure that read the whole reviews from other customers, so you can compare all available filters before choosing the best one for your AC units.
 
When you are planning to replace your filters from your AC units, you can always call us at Highwood Mechanical Contractor, Inc. Our experts can help you determine if you need to replace your air filters in your AC units or not. If you need to find the best filters for your HVAC unit, you can always ask us for our recommendation products. We can give you some recommendations, so you can choose the best air filters for your needs. All of our services are guaranteed to offer the best result for you.