According to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), Geothermal energy is heat within the earth. The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and thermal (heat). Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because heat is continuously produced inside the earth. Geothermal systems are among the most efficient, energy-saving, heat pumps on…
“I’m not sick; my nose thinks nature is trying to poison me.” Can you relate? Indoor and outdoor allergy levels are at a record high these last couple of years. Instead of all the money being spent on allergy medicines start building a defense inside your home. Replace furnace filters routinely to save money and…
It is the typical eighty-degree fall weather we are used to in Tennessee, as we start to prepare for the inevitable – the winter with slight chances of snow and below-freezing temperatures. Often, we overlook an essential facet in the fight against the mild winter cold – the heating system in our home. Prepping your…
When homeowners notice the first chill in the air from fall they are apt to crank up the heat on their furnace or head outside to enjoy autumn activities such as picking apples or finding that perfect pumpkin. Yet for some people, the change in season can mean allergies. Just because the blooms of summer…
By now, you’ve probably heard that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is phasing out the use of freon (aka R-22 or HCFC-22) in air conditioning units built prior to 2010. If you have an older unit, there’s no need to replace it with a new one immediately. Here are options to keep your AC up…
Is your air conditioner more than ten years old? If so, keep reading. At the end of 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is implementing a change that will affect your cooling system and potentially your wallet. The most common refrigerant for older air conditioners, freon (also referred to as R-22 or HCFC-22), is being…
With the summer season in full swing, one thing is certain; the weather outside is frightful. No, we’re not talking about non-stop blizzards and frequent freezing temperatures-those days are still thankfully far off! Instead, the weather will be frightful as the humidity and temperatures continue to rise on a daily basis. Don’t misunderstand us-there is,…
Routine maintenance of your air conditioner can prevent potentially costly repairs over the long-haul, especially in summer months. Many air condition maintenance plans will give you priority service if you need repairs and at Pioneer Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., you come first. Here are a few things to check when maintaining your air conditioner.…
Keeping your home clean from dust mites, pollen and pollutants by changing your home’s air filters. They don’t just keep dust and pollen out of your home, they also keep big particles out of your HVAC and saves it from getting damaged. If the filter is unchanged or dirty and doesn’t get replaced, this can lead to major issues with your HVAC system. Pioneer Heating and Air Conditioning offers a solution to keeping your home clean and HVAC system clear of large particles with an air filter subscription.
Considered a clean and sustainable source of power, geothermal energy refers to the internal heat that is contained in the rock and fluids beneath the earth’s crust. Humans have been using geothermal energy to their advantage since ancient times, and today a geothermal system can heat and cool your home in place of a natural gas system. Geothermal systems are among the most efficient and environmentally conscious heat pumps you can purchase. Here’s everything you need to know about geothermal home systems:
