Geothermal Heating and Cooling in the Finger Lakes Region
Geothermal heating and cooling systems harvest the power of the earth to heat and cool your home.
Geothermal energy is a clean, permanent and renewable source, that can lower your propane or oil-based energy bills by up to 2/3, especially if your existing system is propane or oil based. In other words, a geothermal system pays for itself in a very short amount of time.
Unlike typical geothermal systems that require extensive excavation of the yard, systems installed by Halco are very retrofit-friendly, using a only small piece of real estate. In many cases, a 12 foot circle is all that is needed.
Here’s how it works. Earth taps are inserted into holes drilled down 100 ft. into the earth. These taps are used to send a liquid refrigerant into the ground. The chemical absorbs the earth’s warmth which turns it into a hot vapor that rises back into the system. After passing through compressors that increase the vapor temperature, it is then sent though coils on top of an air handler to produce enough heat to keep your entire home warm. In the summer, the process is reversed and the ground absorbs heat from your home like a sponge, to keep it cool and comfortable.
If having a more comfortable home while lowering your heating and cooling bills sounds like a good investment to you, or if you want to learn about other options to save energy and money give as a call for a free estimate!
Renewable Energy in the Finger Lakes Region, NY
Halco is a company with a vision; a more sustainable future with comfortable and affordable to own homes, powered by clean, inexpensive and renewable energy. This is why several years ago Halco opened a Renewable Energy division, specializing in wind power, solar power, and geothermal energy systems.
The Finger Lakes region in NY provides plenty of all these resources, and Halco crews have been installing at least one of these systems every single day. The Renewable Energy Division has been rapidly growing, making it the leading provider of renewable energy systems in Central New York.
Halco also helped retrofit a number of existing homes into Net-Zero homes, using different combinations of these renewable energy systems.
Imagine living comfortably in your existing home, without having to pay energy bills. A dream? No. A vision that is now a reality for many homeowners in the Finger Lakes, NY area.
Are you ready to make the switch? Call Halco and let’s see how we can make your energy efficiency dreams come true.
Solar, Geothermal Heating & Cooling Services in Finger Lakes, NY
Founded in 1984, Halco Heating has been improving the comfort and energy efficiency of households like yours for almost 3 decades, providing solar and geothermal heating and cooling systems and services in Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton and all throughout the Finger Lakes, NY area.
Hal Smith, owner and founder of the company, is proud to have earned the trust of his community through quality workmanship, outstanding business ethics, and a focus on customer service.
‘Our offices are open seven days a week, up to 9:00 p.m.,’ says Hal. It is a great comfort for their customers to know that someone at Halco will always be there to help them when they are in need. A customer will never speak to a machine when calling Halco.
Hal adds, ‘We answer our phones live, 24 hours a day!’
In addition, Halco has a ‘holistic’ approach to energy efficiency and heating and cooling system upgrades. When Halco is called to install a geothermal or solar heating and cooling system, they begin by making a thorough evaluation of the home, to understand how it consumes, conserves or wastes energy.
Halco believes that making the switch to a renewable energy source based HVAC system is only part of what makes a home energy efficient. If the home is not properly insulated or has a high rate of air leakage, energy is still being wasted, the system’s resources are not being maximized and the home is not as comfortable as it could be– as homeowners might still experience uneven temperatures around the house.
Through this ‘whole-house’ approach to energy efficiency, Halco has been successfully retrofitting existing homes into Net Zero homes. Meaning, comfortable homes whose homeowners pay virtually no energy bills at all!
If you live in the Finger Lakes area and want to make your home more comfortable and save money in energy bills, call Halco today for a complete evaluation and estimate.
Geothermal Heating Upgrade in Port Byron, NY | Customer Testimonial
The original furnace in Honey and Steven G.’s home in Port Byron, NY was running non-stop during the winter. It would often overheat the house way above the set temperature. As a result, not only they had an uncomfortable home but their energy bills were also extremely high.
The couple then decided to call Halco to replace their outdated oil furnace with a brand new geothermal heating system.
In this video the couple talks about the results. Their home is much more comfortable and their energy bill is much lower each month.
The air in their home is also much cleaner. According to the couple, there is less dust and since the new geothermal system was installed the chronic night time headaches Steven used to have vanished completely.
‘We both couldn’t be any happier’, says Steven. ‘It is worth every penny and… just incredible!’
How Geothermal Works
Geothermal heat pumps function by using the constant temperature of soil below the frost line to provide heating in the winter or as a sink for cooling in the summer. Learn more about this renewable heating and cooling technology!
Horizontal Geothermal Installation
Ever wonder what geothermal installation looks like? Check out this short drone clip which shows a horizontal geo installation taking place in Montour Falls, NY.
200-Year-Old Farmhouse gets 21st Century Heating
After heating for 40 years with wood, Karen invested in a life-changing upgrade to her home and commitment to a sustainable future with improved insulation, a geothermal heat pump, and a solar array. She can now use the entirety of the home in the winter (no more sealing off sections of the house!) and her energy bills have dropped to just $20/month.
Halco Geothermal Customer Testimonial | Spencer, NY
What is Geothermal?
NY-GEO board member John Manning produced an excellent 14 minute video explaining geothermal heat pumps for a recent HeatSmart CNY open house.
Ground Source Heat Pump Installation in Fayetteville, NY | Customer Testimonial
William S. of Fayetteville, NY discusses his geothermal system installed by Halco. William’s system is fairly complex as it needs to accommodate a nearly 200-year-old home. The system is comprised of 4 heat pumps: one for the adjoining apartment, one for the bottom floor of his home, one for the top floor, and a fourth for the hot water system.
As a Climate Scientist, William has been considering going green for 20 years for two main reasons: (a) he is keenly aware of the importance of getting off fossil fuels and reducing his carbon footprint, and (b) he realizes the potential cost savings.
William is very passionate about this subject and is a member of the steering committee for HeatSmart CNY. HeatSmart CNY is a campaign designed to make it easier and more affordable to install clean heating and cooling solutions as well as energy efficiency upgrades. After a careful evaluation process, Halco is thrilled to be a selected installer for this program! Learn more at HeatSmartCNY.org
Geothermal Heat Pump Upgrade in Freeville, NY | Customer Testimonial
Fred B., from Freeville, NY wanted to upgrade the heating and cooling system in his beautiful 190 year old house and move away from fossil fuels.
Halco installed the geothermal system, upgraded the duct work and improved insulation so that the old house could conserve as much energy and be as comfortable as a newly constructed, energy efficient home.
Fred is very happy with the results stating, ‘I would recommend myself to use them again, and I would recommend to people that ask me. Halco would be an excellent choice’, says Fred.
