The Most Efficient Way to Heat & Cool a Home.
Geothermal uses the constant 70-degree temperature underground to heat and cool your home. Three to five times more efficient than a standard AC, no outdoor unit, no flame, and a lifespan that doubles or triples conventional equipment. We design, drill, and install end-to-end.
- 30% federal tax credit
- 3-5x efficiency
- No outdoor unit
- 50+ year ground loop life
What's included in a Geothermal & Water-Source Heat Pumps
Geothermal is a serious system, and it deserves serious design. Here's what a real installation looks like.
Site evaluation & design
We measure your property, analyze soil and groundwater, run heat-loss calculations on your home, and design the loop field that will serve it. No guessing.
Loop installation
Vertical bores or horizontal trenches, depending on your lot. We coordinate the drilling crew, pressure-test the loop, and certify the field before backfill.
Indoor system install
A water-source heat pump, desuperheater for free hot water, and integration with your existing ductwork. We re-balance the air side so the new system breathes right.
Commissioning & monitoring
We charge the loop, balance the flows, verify capacity at each register, and document baseline performance. You get the data so you know what good looks like.
Is geothermal right for your home?
Geothermal isn't for every home. Lot size, soil conditions, and your timeline matter. Here's when it makes the most sense.
- You own your home and plan to stay 7+ years
- Lot has room for vertical bores or horizontal trenches
- You want the lowest possible operating cost
- Replacing a 15+ year old system anyway
- Want federal 30% tax credit before it phases down
- Building new construction (best time to install)
- No gas line, or you want to eliminate combustion
- You care about long lifespan and low maintenance
- Want one system that does heating, cooling, and hot water
- Energy bills are higher than you want to keep paying
How a visit works
Five steps. No surprises. Same on your first call as your fiftieth.
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Free feasibility consult
We walk your property, look at your equipment room, review your bills, and tell you honestly whether geothermal makes sense for your home and budget.
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Engineered design & quote
Heat-loss calculations, loop sizing, equipment selection, and a fixed-price quote. We show you projected operating costs and tax credit math.
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Drilling or trenching
Vertical bores typically take 1-3 days. Horizontal trenches take 1-2 days. We coordinate with the drilling subcontractor and supervise on-site.
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Loop pressure test
Before any backfill, we pressure-test the loop for 24+ hours. If it holds, we certify and bury. If not, we find and fix.
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Indoor install
Heat pump set in your mechanical room, ductwork integration, refrigerant and water connections. Typically 2-3 days.
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Commissioning
We charge the loop, set flow rates, measure airflow at every register, and document baseline performance. You get a written commissioning report.
What Pearland neighbors are saying
"Researched geothermal for two years before I called anyone. Clear the Air was the only company that actually understood it, brought a heat-loss calculation to the consult, and didn't try to sell me a hybrid system to make it cheaper. Five years in, my bills are half what my neighbor's are."
"We built new construction with geothermal from day one. The Clear the Air team coordinated with our builder, sized the system to our load calc, and commissioned it properly. It's the quietest heating and cooling I've ever had, and the operating costs are a fraction of what we paid in our last house."
"Replaced a 22-year-old AC and gas furnace with a geothermal system. Big up-front cost, but with the 30% federal credit and the energy savings, the math worked. They handled the drilling crew, the permitting, the rebates, all of it. No surprises."
Frequently asked
Is geothermal really 3-5x more efficient?
Yes. A standard AC has a SEER rating around 14-20, which roughly translates to a COP of 3-4 in cooling. Geothermal heat pumps run at COP 4-6 in cooling and 3-5 in heating. Practically, that means $1 of electricity moves $4-6 of heat instead of $3-4. Over a Houston cooling season, that's a meaningful drop in your bill.
How much does geothermal cost?
Total installed cost on a typical Pearland home is $25,000-$45,000 before incentives, depending on home size, loop type (vertical vs. horizontal), and equipment tier. The 30% federal tax credit applies to the full system, including drilling. We'll quote your specific home with a fixed-price proposal.
How long does geothermal last?
The ground loop itself lasts 50-100 years. The indoor heat pump typically lasts 20-25 years, roughly double a conventional AC. Geothermal has no outdoor unit exposed to weather, salt, or vandalism, which extends every component's life.
Do I have enough lot for geothermal?
Most Pearland and Friendswood lots can accommodate geothermal one of two ways: vertical bores (deep, narrow holes, requires very little surface area) or horizontal trenches (longer trenches in the yard, requires more land). We'll evaluate your lot and tell you which fits.
What about the federal tax credit?
The Inflation Reduction Act provides a 30% federal tax credit on geothermal installations through 2032, then it steps down. The credit applies to the full installed system, drilling and all. On a $35,000 install, that's $10,500 back. Your accountant claims it on your federal return.
Will geothermal work with my existing ducts?
Usually yes, but we always test. We measure static pressure and airflow before quoting and tell you honestly whether your ducts need work. Modern geothermal heat pumps move similar volumes of air to standard equipment, but if the existing ducts were undersized, they'll be undersized for any system.
Do I still need a furnace?
No. Geothermal handles 100% of heating and cooling for almost every Pearland home. Houston's mild winters are easy work for a properly sized geothermal system. We don't typically recommend backup electric resistance in this climate, but it's available if you want belt-and-suspenders.
How long does the install take?
Total project is typically 1-2 weeks calendar time. Drilling or trenching is 1-3 days. Indoor install is 2-3 days. Commissioning and final balancing is 1 day. We coordinate with you so the disruption windows are predictable.
Do you do residential and commercial?
Yes. We've installed geothermal on Pearland homes and small commercial buildings. The engineering is the same; the equipment scales. If you have an unusual application, like a workshop or detached pool house, we can design a single-loop system that serves multiple zones.