Geothermal systems use the properties of the soil to provide both cooling and heating for your home while being friendly with the environment and helping you save money in the long term.
If you are interested in the newest technology to update your old HVAC system, you might browse for similar systems, but with features like air purifiers, preset settings, programmable thermostats, etc. While the newest models of traditional air conditioning units are indeed very interesting, here’s why you may want to consider alternative systems for your home.
One of the most energy-efficient systems at the moment is a geothermal cooling and heating system. This system uses the properties of the soil to provide both cooling and heating for your home while being friendly with the environment and helping you save money on the long term.
Update 4/6/26: Zach Sperling is such a pleasant and knowledgeable technician that I recommend him highly. Thomas Heating has been a wonderful company to work with in my maintenance plan. If you are looking for a reputable company, look no more.
This company is so responsive that I love them. They respond immediately, and I trust them to tell me what needs to be done. I haven’t been steered wrong yet. They are genuinely nice to work with and honest. I use their maintenance program which I highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, we truly appreciate your trust in us and are glad to hear about your positive experience with our services.
work good but got at least 6 messages from them very annoying
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback, Harold. We appreciate your input and understand how too many messages can be frustrating. We'll work on improving that experience for you.
Nick was great! He came right out and was able to solve the problem fairly easily. He communicated well and helped us prevent a future problem as well.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the review, Philip! We are happy to hear you had a pleasant experience working with us.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Pat, for your kind words about Giovanni; we appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that he made a positive impression.
They have never failed to fix my hvac problems. These folks are top tier.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Greg! We're glad to hear that you've had such positive experiences with our team. Providing timely and effective service is our priority, and we're here whenever you need us. Looking forward to assisting you again!
Giovanni was very professional, helpful, patient and helped me figure out the issue, if it was covered under warranty, and next steps. Great overall experience and much appreciated.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Amy! We're glad to hear that Giovanni provided you with such professional and helpful service. Your appreciation means a lot to us!
Always professional and thorough whenever they service our home. We have used Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating multiple times since we moved into our home and will continue to use them in the future.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the thoughtful review, Joe. We appreciate you and your business!
0 stars if I could. Bought a faulty (not to mention overpriced) surface igniter, called back five minutes later after installing, of course they didn’t stand behind their part. Go to Grainger instead. Same (working) part, half the price.
Response from the owner:Hi there. I am unable to locate your customer profile. Please give our office a call at 314-471-7625 so we can get this figured out for you.
From the phone to the completion of the job everyone is so polite and informative. I had Giovani as our representative and he was very informative and professional, and knew exactly what the problem was. Thanks so much.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review, Frank! We appreciate you and your business.
My furnace was not working. A very nice gentleman came out this morning and fixed the problem and now I have much needed heat. He was very professional and courteous. I will definitely be using them again when the need arises.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you were pleased with our prompt and friendly service. We look forward to assisting you again in the future!
I will always call Hoffmans for my air and heat needs. They were out to my daughters house that day and fixed it. It was right before the weekend storm with below zero temps the next day. They saved my daughter and grandbabies. I could never thank them more.
Response from the owner:We are so happy to hear that we could help! Thank you for the kind review.
Snow and drifting snow covered intake and out take vents causing the furnace emergency to shut off furnace. Cleaned off the driftibg/ snow off roof and vents furnace works perfect now. Thank you and great job Nick.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great review, Scott! We appreciate your support.
5 stars! Nick was here to fix my heater within 2 hours of my call. He explained the problem to me thoroughly and got the job done quickly & professionally. Thank you so much!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review, Jennifer! Glad we could help.
Extremely thorough and educational. They do a wonderful job of explaining everything and making sure I was comfortable knowing how the systems worked in my house!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great review, Matthew! We appreciate your support.
I noticed a strange noise that I was concerned was linked to my furnace. I called Thomas Hoffman Heating & Cooling and Nick came right out. He was very thorough checking all components. Thankfully all checked out for us this visit. Definitely recommend Thomas Hoffman Heating & Cooling!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind review, Abby! We appreciate your business and look forward to servicing you in the future.
Thomas Hoffman is a wonderful company to work with. Techs are knowledgeable, personable & efficient.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Christine, for your kind words about our team; we appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you had a positive experience!
Got a quote over the phone. Everything was explained thoroughly. Dakota, my technician arrived and on time, was very professional and knowledgeable. He didn’t try to upsell or change anything. He did a great job. We can already tell the difference since the ducts and vents were cleaned. Would recommend an use Hoffman again in the future.
Response from the owner:Happy to hear you had a pleasant experience using Thomas Hoffmann!
The technician, Ryan, was knowledgeable and helpful in identifying the issue with our mini split AC unit. They are the second company we called after issues with the first and will be using Hoffmann again.
Response from the owner:We are so happy to hear your experience with Thomas Hoffmann was pleasant. Thank you for your kind review, & we look forward to working with you in the future!
woke up to a very cold house, called Thomas Hoffmann, they were able to come out a couple of hours later and get the issue resolved. Always trust them, they have always been quick to respond and get either the heating or ac issue fixed that day. Also a great price!!!! give them 10 stars if i could, Thank You JS
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review, Jim. We are happy to hear that you had a positive experience working with Thomas Hoffmann!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Hank, for your wonderful feedback; we're glad you enjoyed the fast, friendly, and professional service, and we'll be sure to keep up the great work!
The technician Giovanni was excellent and on time very professional and efficient and knowledgeable of the project at hand ,gave great advice but most of all did great work đź‘Ź thank you .
Response from the owner:We are so happy to hear you had a great experience, Sam! Thank you for the review, and thank you for your business.
A geothermal heat pump works by transferring heat underground, through a system of pipes that are buried deep enough underground, where the temperature remains constant year-round. Soil has amazing insulating properties, so your heating and cooling system will rely on its natural efficiency to provide cool air and water.
Here are seven reasons why you should consider installing a geothermal HVAC system for your home.
It Is Very Cost-Efficient
This is the number one reason why many consider geothermal cooling systems better than traditional HVAC systems. They are very energy-efficient. So much so that you can recover the initial investment in 5-7 years from purchase. On average, they will reduce the energy costs by 30-70%, which is a huge accomplishment, considering the next point.
You Are Using Clean Energy
This is the reason why geothermal HVAC systems will be more and more popular in the near future: they are self-sustained and don’t use fuel. Plus, they are not affected by fluctuations, like other green energy systems are. Unlike wind or solar power, geothermal energy is constant.
It is Able to Both Heat and Cool Your Home
Because you want your HVAC system to be unitary, having both heating and cooling provided by a geothermal system is another great reason to consider this technology for your home.
It Requires Very Little Maintenance
The pipe system that does the heat transfer is buried deep underground and it has a very long life span. Compared to a traditional HVAC system, a geothermal one requires very little maintenance.
It Has a 25-50 Year Life Span
These systems are long-lasting and sturdy, which makes your return of investment substantial.
It Does Not Make Noise
Geothermal HVAC systems are silent and will allow you to enjoy birds chirping and pleasant sounds, instead of feeling stressed every day from noise pollution.
It Is Safe for Your Family, and for the Environment
A geothermal HVAC system eliminates the risks of other systems, like intoxication with combustion gases, house fires, allergies, respiratory problems, etc. It is also safer for the environment.
The seven reasons above make an investment in a geothermal HVAC system worth considering. Even though they may cost more than traditional systems initially, it is often a better choice in the long term. To see if a geothermal system is right for your St. Louis home, give Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning and Heating a call today at (314) 471-7625.
