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Geothermal heat pumps are similar to ordinary heat pumps, but use the ground instead of outside air to provide heating, air conditioning and, in most cases, hot water. In a cold climate like Wisconsin, consider a ground source heat pump to save electricity. Ground-source systems do not usually use backup heat because the ground temperature remains constant at 45F to 55F all year round. However, even a ground-source heat pump may not be able to completely meet a home’s heating needs on the coldest days of the year. Thus, these units are usually equipped with backup heat. Geothermal heat pumps rely on a traditional duct and register system (used in forced air furnaces) to distribute conditioned air. Though they don’t burn fossil fuel, heat pumps do use electricity to provide heating, but in a much more efficient manner than electric baseboard or portable space heaters. ENERGY STAR^® qualified geothermal heat pumps use about 30% less energy than a standard heat pump and are quieter than conventional systems.

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