Caring for Your Geothermal Heating and Cooling System

The decision to use a geothermal heating and cooling system is one your will never regret. However, many people get nervous when discussing it’s maintenance. Most people are used to furnaces that use electricity or fossil fuel and are afraid to touch or go near their geothermal heating and cooling unit. However, in order to protect and maintain your geothermal heating and cooling system, there are several things you can easily do to extend it’s life.

Be a Smart Customer
If you buy a geothermal heating and cooling system, don’t be clueless as to how it operates. Be sure to read the owners manual. There may be exact instructions tailored to your specific geothermal brand that you must follow for proper maintenance. Never buy a product without knowing everything you can possibly know about it. Geothermal heating and cooling systems cost thousands of dollars. Know where that money is going. Knowledge is the first step of Geothermal heating and cooling maintenance.

Check Air Filters
Just like any furnace, a geothermal heating and cooling system should never run without clean filters. An inspection twice a year is perfect for the geothermal heating and cooling system.

Check Pressure
Many geothermal heating and cooling systems use a horizontal closed loop system. Pressure should never be low on these types of units. You should check your pressure gauge located directly on the geothermal unit to be sure the pressure hasn’t gotten too low. If it has, simply call the installation company and they can come right out and pressurize the system. It is a fairly simple process.

Check Condensation Pans
Most of the time condensation pans are new to a geothermal heating and cooling owner. These pans should be checked regularly for proper drainage amounts and for any algae growth. If you do detect any algae growth, be sure to call a professional to chemically treat the system. This is also an easy fix for a problem that is simple to detect.

Geothermal heating and cooling systems practically run themselves. Just like a furnace, there will rarely be a problem that needs to be addressed. However, when there is a problem, it should be taken care of immediately. A house without heat can cause many problems in freezing weather. As long as you stay educated and on top of your geothermal heating and cooling system, it should last for years and years to come.