Why Choose Geothermal?
A & L Heating and Air, LLC is proud to serve the people of Maryville and the surrounding area with prompt, quality service. We install WaterFurnace products which have industry leading warranties and performance. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service. Call 865-856-8797 today to schedule a service appointment or for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll help determine the perfect system for your home or business.
Our team services most major brands of geothermal and HVAC equipment. We’ve been proudly serving Maryville and the surrounding area with top of the line products, service, and maintenance for years and hope to do the same for you, give us a call today!
How Geothermal Heating and Cooling Works
As the seasons change from spring to winter, temperatures fluctuate throughout the year. Some climates can range from blazing summers to chilly winters; Maryville included. Did you know there is a pretty consistent temperature, regardless of climate or season, just below the ground?
Earth's crust absorbs 47% of the sun's heat (energy) and is maintained in the ground a few feet below the surface. WaterFurnace geothermal systems draw from this free heat source with an earth loop. This ingenious technology salvages the sun's heat supplying your home or office with central heating and cooling.
Using the earth loop, a WaterFurnace geothermal heat pump extracts the heat from the ground in the heating cycle. The geothermal system sucks the heat from the loops and passes this warmed air through a traditional duct system.
Additional available options include using that same heat to provide hot water and radiant floor heating.
During the cooling mode, cool, conditioned air is distributed throughout the house by doing the exact opposite as the heating process. Heat is not extracted, instead it is pushed into the ground. The warm heat is pulled from your home and transferred back into the earth loop. Your hot water heating can be fueled by this process as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Geothermal Financial Case
If you're shopping for new HVAC equipment, it's probably because your existing equipment is nearing the end of its useful life or you're building a new house. Both scenarios require some level of investment.
What's the minimum you'd be happy with in your home? If you're considering geothermal it's very likely that efficiency is important to you. If the minimum you'd accept is a 16 SEER air conditioner paired with a 92 AFUE furnace, it makes sense to use that cost as a starting point for analysis because it represents the minimum amount of money you can spend and still be comfortable (literally).
Costs for a 16 SEER air conditioner and a 92 AFUE furnace can vary greatly—but it can reach $13,000 in many areas. Again, prices vary greatly based on several factors (geography, ground composition, size of home, equipment chosen, etc.), but let's assume the cost to install a geothermal heat pump in your area is $25,000. There's currently a 30% US federal tax credit, decreasing each year through 2034 That's $7,500 as a credit on your taxes, not just a deduction. The initial cost difference between an ordinary system and a geothermal system is just $5,500. Your area may also have other additional incentives that won't be factored in for this calculation.
| New Equipment | 16 SEER / 92 AFUE | 41 EER / 5.3 COP |
| Annual savings (versus existing 13 SEER / 80 AFUE) | $162 | $1,416 |
| Useful life | 15-18 years | 25 years |
| Break-even point | NEVER | 11 years, 1 month |
| Return at 25 year mark | $26,047 loss | $28,912 profit |
| Cumulative energy savings | $5,310 saved | $46,412 saved |
As you can see, the energy savings from a 16 SEER air conditioner and 92 AFUE furnace will NEVER pay you back during the life of the system. In fact, you'd still be over $10k in the hole when the system needed to be replaced at the end of the 16-year mark—putting you even farther from payback.
When the first WaterFurnace unit finally needs replacement at the end of the 25-year mark, the 2nd furnace and 2nd air conditioner will already be 1/3rd of the way through their expected lives—and you'd be $26,046 in the hole overall. Meanwhile, the WaterFurnace system will have already paid for itself through energy savings - and gone on to generate an additional $28,912.
Another important benefit of geothermal is that the underground energy collector has a life expectancy of more than 100 years. This means the original collector can be used with a second WaterFurnace unit—making the second system much cheaper.
Geothermal Tax Credits & Incentives
In August 2022, the tax credit for geothermal heat pump installations was extended through 2034. Geothermal equipment that uses the stored solar energy from the ground for heating and cooling and that meets ENERGY STAR requirements at the time of installation is eligible for the tax credit. The credit has no limit and there's no limitation on the number of times the credit can be claimed.
US Tax Credits Through 2034
The energy tax credit can be combined with solar and wind credits as well as energy efficiency upgrade credits. A 30% federal tax credit for residential ground source heat pump installations has been extended through December 31, 2032. The incentive will be lowered to 26% for systems that are installed in 2033 and 22% in 2034, so act quickly to save the most on your installation.
Check For More Local Incentives
In addition to the federal tax credit, some state, local, and utility incentives may be available in your area for even more savings on installing a geothermal heat pump. Check out the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) website to find policie and incentives in your area.
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“This whole company is top notch. I was a little reluctant to use geothermal but that turned out to be a good, energy efficient decision to-date. With A and L as my installer and maintenance partner.”
– Mike D.
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“Very experienced, courteous, took time to explain the system and PM maintenance procedures.
Thank you, I would rate him the best I have seen in 12 years with Geothermal.”
– Werner D.
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“Tim was very courteous, professional, and proficient and very knowledgeable. He tested the unit and appears to have resolved the problem.”
– Tom W.
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“Taylor did a phenomenal service of installing a replacement geo-thermal unit and explaining details and answering questions.”
– Danny S.
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“The A&L team did a great job installing and commissioning my geothermal heat pump. They provided a Energy Star rated system that is sealed with no leaks from the ductwork. The geothermal loop is installed in the lake and the Water Furnace heat pump is quiet and efficient. Steven did a great job on the ductwork and Amos and Taylor commissioned the system and fixed the vibration issues with the ERV.
The office team was great with professional and courteous service from Samantha, Ashley and Linnea. They responded to a;; of my questions and worked closely with my Energy Star rater.
Aaron and Linnea did a great job designing my system to Energy Star standards and Aaron helped me with the inspector, who was not familiar with all of the code requirements and inspection issues.
A&L is a great company and I highly recommend them.”
– Scott M.
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“Steve was very knowledgeable and explained the problem very well”
– Ron L.
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“Steven does an excellent job. We always learn something when he comes that helps us keep our geothermal unit well maintained.
Karen and Mark”
– Karen H.
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“Steven did a great job installing a new board in our unit. He always does a great job for us.”
– Paul H.
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“These guys got it done. From rough in to the finish they were always on time and took care of any concerns we had. Would definitely recommend A&L for all Geo Thermal needs”
– Bruce T.
A & L Heating and Air proudly provides HVAC service to Alcoa, Friendsville, Greenback, Louisville, Loudon, Lenior City, Madisonville, Maryville, Vonore, Walland, TN, and the surrounding communities. Visit our service area page for more coverage details, call us at 865-856-8797, or request service online today.