$12,000 \u2013 $27,000<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The cost to install a geothermal heat pump 4-ton system averages about $21,000 for most homes. Total range for all systems is $12,000 to $27,000, though some large, complex systems cost more. Tax credits and local rebates reduce the cost of many geothermal HVAC projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Geothermal Heat Pump HVAC Installation<\/h2>\n
A typical ground-source HVAC system, i.e., geothermal, costs about $21,000 for an average 4-ton system serving a home of 1,600 to 2,500 square feet.<\/p>\n
At this cost, the contractor will supply the heat pump and evaporator coil, minor ductwork alterations, installation materials including the loop pipe, all installation labor and local permits.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$6,500 \u2013 $13,500<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $16,000 \u2013 $23,000<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $21,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 <\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n There\u2019s no doubt that geothermal is a green energy system. Even with significant increases in the efficiency of air-source heat pumps, both traditional and ductless split system heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps remain far more efficient. After all, they are gathering heat and dumping heat in ground with a year-round temperature of 50-55F rather than having to gather heat in sub-freezing temperatures in winter and disperse it in 80F and higher temperatures in summer. Physics will always be on the side of geothermal.<\/p>\n The question with geothermal heat pumps is payback time. Even if they use 40% to 70% less energy of other heat pump types, how long will it take you to recoup the extra spent? Current estimates are between 7 and 20 years, but there are many variables that make it difficult to accurately estimate.<\/p>\n Your options, based on the local site conditions, include a horizontal loop system employing tubing in trenches or in a body of water and vertical loop systems installed with the aid of well-drilling equipment.<\/p>\n This page of Business Finance News explores geothermal heat pump prices, cost factors, a sampling of pricing from around the web plus homeowner-submitted geothermal heat pump pricing.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve pegged the cost of this type of heat pump system at $14,000 to $27,000, with $21,000 being the average. According to the prices homeowners have submitted on this page and on PickHVAC, that\u2019s an accurate estimate of what people are paying to get one of these green energy HVAC system for their home. Home Advisor\u2019s range of about $3,500 to $14,500 simply doesn\u2019t reflect actual project costs and, on the low end, doesn\u2019t cover equipment and material costs.<\/p>\n Here are the equipment and installation cost factors related to geothermal heat pump price.<\/p>\n Here is a breakdown of costs for a geothermal HVAC system. The list starts with equipment costs only and ends with labor\/installation costs.<\/p>\n Typically, horizontal loops systems are installed on large properties while vertical loop systems are installed where space is tight. Soil conditions and bedrock can also affect the design of the loop system. The cost factors listed above affect the price ranges.<\/p>\n Installing a geothermal HVAC system is a labor-intensive project that also includes heavy equipment. As noted above, the labor and installation costs based on the system size, type of loop system installed and ground conditions comes to:<\/p>\n How long does it take to install a geothermal heat pump system?<\/p>\n Here is a general time frame:<\/p>\n The short list of people that DIY is possible for includes excavation contractors and HVAC pros. Even then, some of the work would likely have to be hired out.<\/p>\n In short, this isn\u2019t a DIY project for most of us. Besides, most homeowners want the safeguard that if something goes wrong with the underground loop system, the work will be under warranty for a least a period of time, usually 10-15 years. Having to dig up a loop system to find a line break, for example, is a costly job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $12,000 \u2013 $27,000 The cost to install a geothermal heat pump 4-ton system averages about $21,000 for most homes. Total range for all systems is $12,000 to $27,000, though some large, complex systems cost more. Tax credits and local rebates reduce the cost of many geothermal HVAC projects. Average Cost of Geothermal Heat Pump HVAC…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/hr>\nOverview of Geothermal Heat Pumps<\/h2>\n
Product and Installation Supplies Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Geothermal Heat Pump Cost Factors<\/h3>\n
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Sample Projects<\/h3>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
Permits and Inspection Cost<\/h3>\n
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Related Costs and Installation Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n