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It's hard to get veteran business owners to try new technology. The HVAC rooftop units atop 20 year old commercial facilities often are broken-down relics. Is it time to consider another route for heating and cooling needs? While a geothermal heat pump drilling and system installation costs are expensive, the long term benefits are measured in annual cost savings and comfort. Geothermal systems also require far less maintenance, operate with no flame, no flue, no odor, and their lifespan can be measured in decades, not years. Should we abandon traditional heating and cooling for the geothermal heat pump system? Do initial investment startup costs outweigh potential savings?
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