February 17th, 2012
Unless you have researched the topic before, you probably do not know a lot about Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHPs). Well, you’re in luck, because we at Fresh Air Concepts know the ins and outs of these efficient heating and cooling systems.
Geothermal Heat Pumps have several benefits, including:
1. 25 years for the inside components.
2. System life is estimated at 50+ years for the ground loop.
3. GHPs are very efficient way for heating and cooling your home, using 25-50% less energy than conventional heating and cooling systems.
GHPs offer several other advantages over more traditional heating and cooling sources, as well.
Advantages Geothermal Heating/Cooling Systems Have Over Standard HVAC Systems
• Low Operating Cost
• No Required Exposed Outdoor Equipment
• Level Seasonal Electric Demand
• No On-Site Combustion
• Long Life Expectancy
• Low Cost Integrated Water Heating
• Simplicity
• Low Maintenance
• No Supplemental Heat Required
• Low Environmental Impact
Although these systems cost more initially, GHPs are well worth the investment. Between the lengthy system life, the decreased need for maintenance, and the energy efficiency of GHPs, these systems pay for themselves in the long run
If you have any questions about the Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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February 10th, 2012
How often do you change your filters? How often do you clean your HVAC system? How often do you check your refrigerant levels? And how often do you have your HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) professionally serviced?
Did you know that each one of those tasks plays an important role in the efficiency and upkeep of your HVAC system?
Did you also know that the purchase of an HVAC system is one of the top household expenditures for the typical American? So doesn’t it make sense to try and make your current HVAC system work as long as possible? After all, annual maintenance and occasional repairs are much cheaper than replacing your entire HVAC system. Not to mention that an inefficient HVAC system could be the reason for your high heating and cooling bills.
So what are you waiting for? Call Fresh Air Concepts today!
Fresh Air Concepts offers several Maintenance Agreements geared towards extending the life of your HVAC system through meticulous inspections and maintenance. It doesn’t matter if your heating and air conditioning system is new or old, lack of proper maintenance by a licensed and qualified HVAC contractor is one of the leading causes of malfunctioning equipment, high operating costs, and unexpected emergency repairs.
Call Fresh Air Concepts today at 1-800-708-4322 or visit us at 4fac.com, and ask how we can maximize your systems’ efficiency, extend the life of your system, and most importantly – save you money.
A commercial HVAC maintenance agreement is an important part of any business plan, because it is better to spend a little money now on maintenance then it is to spend a lot of money down the road on repairs that could have been avoided.
But not every HVAC service agreement is created equal. That is why you should trust your heating and cooling system maintenance to a company with a proven track record for excellence and professionalism, a company like Fresh Air Concepts.
If you have any questions about our HVAC Service Agreements, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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February 3rd, 2012
Did you know that the Earth absorbs 47% of the sun’s energy and stores that energy in the ground, which remains at a relatively constant 50 °F? Well, it does. And what if I told you that you could harness that energy to heat and cool your home? Well, you can!
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) tap into that energy stored beneath the Earth’s surface and utilize it to heat your home in the winter (and cool your home in the summer). During the colder months, GHPs draw energy from the ground and transfer that heat energy into your home. During the warmer months of the year, the system removes heat from the home and dumps it into the cooler earth. This transfer of heat energy is done through a series of pipes buried in the ground, or sunk in a pond, or by using well water.
Benefits of GHPs
Energy Efficient: Because a geothermal system simply moves heat instead of burning a fossil fuel to generate it, it’s more energy-efficient. In fact, GHPs use 25%–50% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), GHPs can reduce energy consumption up to 44% compared to air-source heat pumps and up to 72% compared to electric resistance heating with standard air-conditioning equipment
Humidity Control: GHPs improve humidity control by maintaining about 50% relative indoor humidity.
Zone Space Conditioning: GHP systems allow different parts of your home to be heated or cooled to different temperatures.
Quite: With very few moving parts, GHPs are incredibly quiet and make little to no noise inside and outside the home.
Long Lasting: Underground piping often carries warranties of 25–50 years, while the heat pumps, themselves, often last 20 years or more.
If you have any questions about the Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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January 24th, 2012
We have already told you the benefits of geothermal heat pumps, how geothermal heat pumps work, and the tax incentives associated with commercial geothermal heat pumps; now we are going to get into the five basic types of geothermal heat pumps. These include:
Horizontal (Closed-Loop Systems): Generally the most cost-effective option for residential use, horizontal geothermal heat pumps cut down on installation costs by utilizing a Slinky method of looping pipes in a shorter trench (5 feet deep and 2 feet wide).
Vertical (Closed-Loop Systems): Most often used for large commercial buildings and schools, vertical geothermal heat pumps are perfect for areas where the land required for horizontal loops would be prohibitive. Vertical GHPs minimize the disturbance of existing landscape. Instead of long trenches, vertical systems utilize deep holes (4 inches in diameter and 100-400 feet deep).
Pong/Lake (Closed-Loop Systems): If there is a body of water close by, this may be the most cost-effective option for you! A supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface of the water (this prevents freezing from becoming an issue).
Open-Loop System: An open-loop geothermal heat pump utilizes well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid throughout the GHP system. Once the water fully circulates through the system, it returns to the ground through the well, a recharge well, or surface discharge.
Hybrid System: Hybrid geothermal heat pumps utilize several geothermal resources or a combination of geothermal sources and outdoor air. These types of systems are designed for areas where cooling needs are significantly larger than heating needs.
Each system is unique and each has its advantages and disadvantages. To find out more about which system is best for your home or business, contact a heating and cooling specialist, like Fresh Air Concepts.
If you have any questions about the Types of Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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January 20th, 2012
In 2008, geothermal heat pumps were included in section 48(a) of the Internal Revenue Code under “energy property,” creating a 10% tax credit for costs associated with geothermal equipment “placed in service” through 2016. Benefits of this tax credit include:
•10% of total system cost with no limit
•Use credit to offset both regular and alternative minimum taxes (AMT)
• Use credit over multiple years
•10% grant available in lieu of tax credit
•Combine with solar and wind tax credits
•Combine with energy-efficient building deduction
•Geothermal systems put into service between 2008 and 2009 are eligible for a special 50% “bonus” 1st year depreciation
•Energy property may also be eligible for the section 179 deduction, allowing small businesses to write-off 100% of the purchase price the year a geothermal unit was bought
Tax Credit Eligibility
1. Your building must be located within the United States
2. Original use begins with taxpayer
3. The Geothermal Heating and Cooling Unit must be installed between 10/3/2008 and 12/31/2016
Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction
A tax deduction of $1.80 per square foot is available to building owners of new or existing buildings who install the following equipment that reduces a building’s total energy and power cost by 50% or more in comparison to minimum requirements set by ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001.
- Interior lighting
- building envelope
- heating, cooling, ventilation, or hot water systems that reduce
Deductions of $0.60 per square foot are available for lighting, building envelope, or heating and cooling systems that provide at least 1/3 of the 50% savings target.
Additional Information
• IRS Publication 946 provides guidance on the section 179 deduction and how to depreciate property
•In order to claim this tax credit, you will need to fill out IRS form 3468
•Energy savings must be calculated using software approved by the IRS
•While deductions are available primarily to building owners, tenants may be eligible if they make construction expenditures.
If you have any questions about Commercial Geothermal Heat Pumps or Tax Incentives, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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January 13th, 2012
We have been talking about geothermal heat pumps, also known as ground source heat pumps, for several weeks now. But today we have decided to give you a better understanding of exactly how these mysterious machines work.
Geothermal heat pumps do not create heat like traditional heating systems (furnace). Instead, they MOVE heat. Using a substance called refrigerant, heat pumps transfer heat from one place to another – from outside to inside a home in the winter and vice versa in the summer. When compressed, refrigerant is a high temperature, high-pressure liquid. If allowed to expand, it turns into a low temperature, low pressure gas. This refrigerant travels through a series of pipes, called a loop, installed below the earth’s surface (which remains at a fairly constant temperature). During its journey, refrigerant absorbs heat and transferring it inside the home. This heat is then circulated through your home’s ductwork. As we mentioned before, this process is reversed in the summer.
Studies have shown that approximately 70% of the energy used in a geothermal heat pump is renewable energy from the ground, making these systems the most energy efficient heating and cooling systems around. Using a geothermal heat pump can reduce your energy bills by as much as 40%. And since they are mechanically simple with outside components below ground, maintenance costs are reduced as well.
If we didn’t have your attention before, we sure do now!
The types of geothermal heat pumps include:
Horizontal (Closed-Loop System)
Typically used for residential projects, horizontal geothermal heat pumps require sufficient land and trenches at least 4 feet deep. The most common layouts either use two pipes, one buried at six feet, and the other at four feet, or two pipes placed side-by-side at five feet in the ground in a two-foot wide trench.
Vertical (Closed-Loop System)
This type of GHP is typically used for commercial buildings and schools. For a vertical system, holes (approximately four inches in diameter) are drilled about 20 feet apart and 100–400 feet deep. . Into these holes go two pipes that are connected at the bottom with a U-bend to form a loop. The vertical loops are connected with horizontal pipe (i.e., manifold), placed in trenches, and connected to the heat pump in the building.
Pond/Lake (Closed-Loop System)
Perhaps the lowest cost option (if your site has a sufficient body of water nearby). A supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface to prevent freezing. The coils should only be placed in a water source that meets minimum volume, depth, and quality criteria.
Open-Loop System
This system uses well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid, circulating directly through the GHP system. Once it has circulated through the system, the water returns to the ground through the well, a recharge well, or surface discharge. This option is obviously practical only where there is an adequate supply of relatively clean water, and all local codes and regulations regarding groundwater discharge are met.
If you have any questions about Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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January 6th, 2012
While geothermal energy has been in use for decades, it is still one of the most misunderstood and often overlooked alternative energy source around. Geothermal is not only useful in producing electricity, it is also a viable solution for our heating and cooling needs, as well. This is possible with geothermal heat pumps.
The Earth absorbs about 47% of the sun’s energy that reaches it, storing that energy in the ground. Because of this, the temperature below the Earth’s surface remains relatively constant at about 50 °F, even during winter. Your new geothermal heat pump then taps into that stored energy and utilizes it to heat your home in the winter.
During the warmer months of the year, the system removes heat from the home and dumps it into the cooler earth. This transfer of heat energy is done through a series of pipes buried in the ground, or sunk in a pond, or by using well water.
Because a geothermal system simply moves heat instead of burning a fossil fuel to generate it, it’s more energy-efficient.
Other Benefits Geothermal Heat Pumps
Savings: Generally, no other heating and cooling system offers lower operating costs, with savings up to 60% compared to ordinary systems.
Comfort: These systems provide even temperatures throughout the home year round, with excellent dehumidification during cooling.
Environmentally Sound: Geothermal is a clean, green, and renewable technology to reduce your carbon footprint now and for future generations.
Reliable: Geothermal units last longer than ordinary air conditioners and heat pumps. Since the units contain few moving parts, they operate for years with little maintenance.
Quiet Operation: Unlike ordinary air conditioners and heat pumps, no outdoor unit is required. Carrier geothermal units use heavy-duty, fully-insulated cabinets for quiet operation. Quiet, soft starting variable speed blowers are used in many models.
Flexibility: Heating, cooling and supplemental water heating from a single unit. and a wide variety of models and options to fit most any application.
Free Hot Water: During unit operation, free excess heat is used to supplement the home’s water heater.
Energy Independence: Geothermal systems reduce our need to import fuel.
Safe and Clean: No flame, no flue, no odors.
So why aren’t you utilizing the natural power of the Earth?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), geothermal heating and cooling systems are “the most energy efficient, environmentally clean, and cost effective space conditioning systems available today.”
If you have any questions about Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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December 28th, 2011
Heat pumps can provide an energy-efficient substitute for furnaces and air conditioners in moderate heating and cooling climates. A pumping system, similar to a refrigerator, utilizes electricity to transfer heat from a cold area to a warm one, or vice versa. This means that during the winter, heat pumps transfer heat from the cool outdoors into your home and during the summer, these pumps move excess heat from inside your home to the outdoors.
Since these air-based heat pumps are only moving heat and not actually generating it, they can cut your total electricity use by as much as 40%.
These high efficiency pumps also de-humidify more effectively than standard central air conditioning systems. This means that you will use far less energy while also achieving a more comfortable home.
The only downfall of these systems is that they are not suitable for areas of extreme high or low temperatures. In such circumstances, the efficiency of these heat pumps drops dramatically. Still, there are certain models that are up for the challenge, like geothermal heat pumps. These systems transfer heat between your home and the earth (not the air), taking full advantage of the relatively continual ground temperature.
While geothermal heat pumps are expensive to install, they traditionally have lower operating costs.
If you have any questions about Air-Based Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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December 22nd, 2011
Did you know that heat pumps are essential in your contestant fight for a comfortable home? So if you are living in a home without a heat pump, it is time to start thinking about adding one as soon as possible. But I know what you are currently thinking; “what if my house doesn’t have ductwork in place?”
Well, don’t worry. There is a simple solution to your problem – ductless heat pumps. Also known as mini-split heat pumps or mini splits, these convenient contraptions can meet all of your heating and cooling requirements without ever having to install expensive ductwork.
Similar to standard air-source heat pumps, these devices also have two main components: outdoor compressor or condenser and an indoor air-handling unit. The indoor unit is mounted inside the room and connected to the outdoor unit via refrigerant lines and inter-unit wiring through a 3 1/2″ opening in the wall.
Benefits of Ductless Heat Pumps:
- Flexible for zoning, making them ideal for cooling and heating individual rooms.
- Installation is simple (of course this should still be completed by a professional HVAC contractor, like Fresh Air Concepts).
- The compressor is located outdoors. Therefore, there is far less noise inside your home.
- There is no need for ductwork.
- Make your home more energy efficient. Without ducts, there is no chance of energy loss.
If you have any questions about Ductless Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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December 13th, 2011
If you own your own business, you know just how tough it is to make enough money to pay bills, let alone turn a profit. That is why you can’t afford expensive unexpected repairs to your HVAC system. This is where Fresh Air Concepts can help.
We offer several membership plans geared towards extending the life of your HVAC system through meticulous inspections and maintenance. It doesn’t matter if your heating and air conditioning system is new or old, lack of proper maintenance by a licensed and qualified HVAC contractor is one of the leading causes of malfunctioning equipment, high operating costs, and unexpected emergency repairs.
Call Fresh Air Concepts today at 1-800-708-4322 or visit us at 4fac.com, and ask how we can maximize your systems’ efficiency, extend the life of your system, and most importantly – save you money.
A commercial HVAC maintenance agreement is an important part of any business plan, because it is better to spend a little money now on maintenance then it is to spend a lot of money down the road on repairs that could have been avoided.
But not every HVAC service agreement is created equal. That is why you should trust your heating and cooling system maintenance to a company with a proven track record for excellence and professionalism, a company like Fresh Air Concepts.
If you are interested in a Commercial HVAC Maintenance Contract or if you have any questions, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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