While working the WaterFurnace booth at this year’s home show it has become apparent to those of us at Sensible Heating & Cooling that there a lot of mixed feelings when it comes to geothermal heating and cooling. We wanted to just take a moment and tell you why geothermal systems truly are the wave […]
Recent news reports have indicated that we can all expect to see a sharp increase in oil and gas prices for the remainder of the winter, largely because of all the cold weather on the east coast. Although we are well into February, there is still a lot of cold nights left, and we could
The propane crisis that has been plaguing the Midwest has finally reached Colorado. Although propane was only $1.67 a gallon two weeks ago, it is now $5.00 a gallon or more. Although prices may fall back down at the end of the winter, they will likely only fall to prices around $3.00 per gallon. Many
As we head into 2014, we are seeing more and more inquiries from homeowners who are considering installing a geothermal system for their homes. There are many benefits to geothermal systems – here are just a few. · Excellent Return on Investment: Although the initial cost of the geothermal system is relatively high, you will
Although a geothermal system will cost you much less to run than a traditional system, there is still a certain amount of maintenance that must be performed to keep your system running at optimal levels. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you have a geothermal system. · Read The Owners’ Manual:
So, perhaps you are hoping to switch to Geothermal. The first question you probably have is: When is the best time to make the switch? Well, making a switch to Geothermal is going to provide an instant reduction in your carbon footprint and energy bills. So, anytime is a good time to switch! However, we
One of our specialties is alternative energy- we truly have a passion for helping make our clients’ homes more energy efficient. We often get asked about Geothermal. More specifically, we get asked who will see the most benefit from switching over to Geothermal. While anyone who is able to make the switch over to Geothermal
When homeowners are researching HVAC contractors online, they often come across a term called NATE certified. For most, this is not a well-known term. We thought we would explain a little bit about the NATE certification process, why it helps to find a NATE certified technician and things to watch out for while you are
Word about Geothermal has certainly been circulating lately. A lot of people are hearing about it in the context of new home construction and aren’t sure if it is something that they could switch to with their existing home. It can certainly be confusing trying to understand if you are a good fit for a
We have been working in our industry so long that we often forget that people don’t know HVAC and geothermal terms the way that we do. That is why we decided to write this blog post! We have provided a list of some of the common HVAC and geothermal terms that we use frequently and
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